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7 June Child sex abuse. Time to take stock What has happened to the Child Sex Abuse Royal Commission’s recommendations? Have governments and religious institutions given up on it? We offer an update on progress made in implementing the recommendations, including the National Redress Scheme. By Annie Kent

6 June Compensation for injury resulting from a road rage incident Injury resulting from an act of violence – including a road rage incident – will usually be entitled to crimes compensation under the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996 (Vic), and may even be entitled to compensation under the TAC scheme. By Creon Coolahan

5 June Reverse cameras and sensors significantly reduce risk of involvement in pedestrian crash A recent Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) study found that vehicles fitted with a reversing camera are 41% less likely to be involved in a back over crash (where a pedestrian or cyclist is struck by a reversing vehicle). By Peter Claven

1 June Wage theft could be made a crime soon in Victoria Proposed new anti “wage theft” laws proposed by the Andrews Government may make it faster, cheaper and easier for employees to pursue their claims against employers and creates a disincentive for employers to underpay their staff in the first place. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

28 May Archbishop Wilson jailed for cover up: what are the implications? Last week, the current Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide, Phillip Wilson, was found guilty for concealing the child sexual abuse committed by Catholic priest, Jim Fletcher. What are the legal implications of this landmark decision? By Kate Malone

28 May Why social media and family law do not mix While social media can be a great way to catch up with friends and family it can be a very dangerous tool in a family law context, where it should be remembered that anything that you post on social media may be used as evidence against you in Court. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

28 May Our No Win No Fee OR Expenses fee policy Most people are familiar with the concept of the No Win No Fee policy that most injury lawyers offer. But, despite appearances, not all fee policies are the same. By Jodie Harris

23 May New hospitality union gives grunt to employment laws A new union, Hospo Voice, has been established to help combat wage theft and poor working conditions in the hospitality industry. But it’s also useful to know what legal protections already exist against wage theft and exploitation. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

22 May Gender balance among legal partners a legal first In welcoming three new partners to the Ryan Carlisle Thomas Group, two of whom are women, Ryan Carlisle Thomas becomes the first plaintiff law firm to strike an even balance between male and female at partnership level. By Ron Pearce

18 May State Government Insurer passes buck on redress The official insurer for the Victorian State government and a number of non-government agencies and religious institutions, has revealed it will not cover redress payments made under the child sexual abuse redress scheme. By Penny Savidis

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Kate Malone Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Road Injury And TAC Claims, Injury In Public Places

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Sharon Barnes Practice Areas: Crimes Compensation - VOCAT

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Michael Burdess Practice Areas: Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Road Injury And TAC Claims, Crimes Compensation - VOCAT, Injury In Public Places, Superannuation TPD Insurance

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Alyssa Lewis Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Superannuation TPD Insurance

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