The first Australian case that recognised that a plaintiff may be able to recover damages for "pure economic loss" was:

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The case of Caltex Oil (Aust) Pty Ltd v The Dredge "Wellemstad" (1976) recognised that a plaintiff may be able to recover damages for "pure economic loss" in certain circumstances. The case involved Caltex being unable to operate an oil refinery due to the dredge "Wellemstad" damaging an underwater pipeline. The court held that Caltex was entitled to recover economic losses resulting from the closure of the refinery, even though there was no physical damage to their property. This case established a significant precedent for the recovery of pure economic loss in Australian law.

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