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1 November Are cyclists covered for dooring and swerving injuries? Cyclists injured as a result of a transport accident are covered under the TAC scheme, but the law surrounding the entitlement of cyclists in transport accidents has been problematic over the years. By Dan McGlade

1 November What $1.1M Geelong Grammar payout means for abuse survivors Geelong Grammar School made headlines this week when a survivor of sexual abuse at the school was awarded a major financial settlement of $1.1 million, despite having previously settled for a much smaller amount. By Ian Dallas

31 October RCT donates clothes to Wear for Success RCT is here to stand with those who need support. We are proud to donate to Wear for Success and assist the LIV Young Lawyers Community Issues Committee. By Admin

25 October Woman wins right to sue police over family violence The Supreme Court of Victoria has granted a woman and her three children the right to sue the State of Victoria for failing to better protect them from family violence. By Adele White

23 October New fatigue detecting technology may prevent injuries and deaths on the roads VicRoads and Monash University are running a new research trial that aims to use hi-tech camera devices that scan people’s eyes to gauge their level of fatigue and determine whether they might be too fatigued to drive. By Peter Claven

22 October Apology needs to be backed by action Today thousands of survivors of childhood abuse and their supporters watched on as Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, apologised on behalf of the government for decades of sexual abuse perpetrated against children by those who were charged with their care in institutions. By Jessica Steele and Kate Malone

17 October Victoria's Labour Hire Licensing Act: new protections for workers Proposed draft regulations focus on protecting the wages and conditions of some of Victoria’s most vulnerable workers, including those in the horticulture, the meat industry and cleaning industries. By Annie Kent

11 October Airbnb and rental properties – what happens when someone gets injured? Airbnb has exploded in popularity in Australia, bringing benefits for property owners and people looking for a place to stay. This blog looks at what happens if someone gets injured on an Airbnb property and more broadly, a rental property. By Michael Burdess

10 October Casual workers win right to permanent jobs A Fair Work Commission ruling that took effect on 1 October 2018 entitles some casual workers to the right to request a change to their position. By Nicole Elliott

10 October Redress for abuse survivors - it’s about more than penetration The National Redress Scheme’s focus on the type of abuse act committed rather than the impact of an act on a survivor is not only shortchanging some survivors, it also betrays a lack of understanding of the effect of this abuse on survivors. By Linda Le and Ian Dallas

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Samuel Fung Practice Areas: Family And Relationship Law

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Jessica Steele Practice Areas: Family And Relationship Law, Road Injury And TAC Claims, Superannuation TPD Insurance, Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims

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Dan McGlade Practice Areas: Road Injury And TAC Claims, Asbestos Exposure, Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims

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Penny Savidis Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse

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Alyssa Lewis Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Superannuation TPD Insurance, Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims

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Amy Olver Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims

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