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Apprentice jockeys now fully covered by WorkCover
Published on 20 September 2017: Changes to Victoria’s workplace compensation law will now offer apprentice jockeys better WorkCover protections.
How to make a disability claim on your Super
Published on 12 September 2017: If you have superannuation you should have insurance cover included in it in case a serious injury or illness prevents you from working. But how do you make a TPD claim on super insurance?
Does the "Vulnerable Workers" Bill let franchisors off the hook?
Published on 11 September 2017: Does the new Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill let parent franchisor firms deny the degree of influence or control they have over a subsidiary franchisee’s operations?
It takes a village (and a healthy legal system) to raise a child
Published on 08 September 2017: With more than 45,000 victims of substantiated child abuse each year in Australia, we must take time to listen to all children in our community and allow them to speak up for themselves.
How the law can help in cases of Spinal Cord Injury
Published on 07 September 2017: This week is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week which is designed to raise awareness of the daily lives of people who have a Spinal Cord Injury.
A free guide to making disability claims against Super
Published on 04 September 2017: Ryan Carlisle Thomas lawyers has just published a free online guide explaining how to make a claim against this insurance in the event that a total or permanent disability is preventing you from working.
How to claim disability benefits against multiple super funds
Published on 30 August 2017: People who have sustained a disability or debilitating illness may have a claim on the insurance policies locked away in all their Super funds, not just one of them.
3 questions from medical professionals about a WorkCover claim
Published on 29 August 2017: Following a series of workshops, it has become clear to our firm that there needs to be greater education amongst the medical profession about just how vital a medical report is in the recovery process for their patients.
The importance of a medical report in WorkCover proceedings
Published on 29 August 2017: Occasionally even health professionals are uncertain about the role played by a medical report in a WorkCover claim, or in the lead-up to a Court Hearing.
The case for removing 'Seal of Confession' for child sexual abuse
Published on 22 August 2017: Legally overriding the special privilege of confession for child sexual abuse would declare that we place the protection of children above the claims to privilege of any group in society.
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The authors of this blog are lawyers or consultants employed by the RCT Group of companies, which includes staff who work mainly within our Stringer Clark offices.
From time to time, we may also invite guest bloggers to contribute, in which case this will be made clear. Authors who are part of the RCT Group are qualified to practice law in Victoria, Australia. Any advice applies to Victorian State law as at the date of first publication. The information is a general guide only and is not a substitute for legal advice applicable to a user's own circumstances.
Residents of other Australian States or Territories or countries are advised to seek legal advice from a lawyer practising in their own area, as laws may vary from region to region.
Recent Authors
Carla CipressiCarla joined the firm in 2016 and is currently working in the Geelong, Werribee and Epping offices as a lawyer.
John CrampJohn is a Partner in the firm and based in our Portland office. He also travels regularly to Horsham. John practices in the areas of WorkCover, TAC and all other personal injury areas.
Peter ClavenPeter was born, raised and educated in Warrnambool before attending university in Melbourne. At the completion of his degree, Peter moved back to Warrnambool and commenced employment with Stringer Clark in late 2007.
Annie KentAnnie Kent started her career in the law with a challenging position as a paralegal in our Institutional Abuse team whilst also gaining a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the Australian National University.
Amanda BurnsAmanda completed Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws degrees at Monash University in 2002 and her Articles of Clerkship with the firm in 2004.