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Our usual Blog authors are lawyers employed by Ryan Carlisle Thomas and/or its associated entity, Stringer Clark.

From time to time, we may also publish blogs authored by other staff members or guest bloggers. Where this is the case, it will be made clear. 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

Simone Welsh Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Road Injury And TAC Claims, Injury In Public Places

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Penny Savidis Sexual And Institutional Abuse

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Jessica Steele Family And Relationship Law, Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Road Injury And TAC Claims, Superannuation TPD Insurance, Sexual And Institutional Abuse

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Nadine Scarlett Wills And Probate

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

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13 February Catholic Church has $30 billion. What about redress? A recent investigation undertaken by the Age has revealed that the Catholic Church currently owns real estate and other assets in Australia to the estimated value of $30 billion. In Victoria, the Church owns an estimated $7 billion in real estate. By Emma Muse

12 February Royal Commission must probe Super delays on disability payouts As the Financial Services Royal Commission kicks off today, it will have a lot on its plate. Not the least of its concerns should be the appalling way in which superannuation funds often treat their clients. By Tanya Neilson

9 February National apology to survivors welcomed, but redress the key The Prime Minister has announced he will make a national apology to survivors of child abuse but concerns remain that non-state institutions such as churches and charities, states and territories have not joined the national redress scheme. By Penny Savidis

7 February Unnecessary delays by insurers are making injured workers wait Injured workers are entitled to receive information that is collected about their claim in a timely manner from insurers and self-insurers but this requirement is increasingly being ignored in some situations, and for specious reasons. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

5 February NZ announces royal commission into state abuse New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that the New Zealand Government will hold a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the abuse committed against children by the state between 1950 and 1999. By Alyssa Lewis

2 February The top 5 things cyclists want drivers to know As lawyers working with clients who have experienced road trauma and personal injury, we see the harsh reality of cycling accident statistics on a daily basis when clients seek compensation and assistance to manage life with serious injuries. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

1 February Senate should tackle big gaps in National Redress Scheme Under the current proposed national redress scheme to compensate survivors of institutional abuse, those who have suffered from physical abuse or have longer criminal records will be excluded from compensation and counselling. By Penny Savidis

24 January What else do I need to do before I'm judged worthy of redress? The Turnbull Government's proposed exclusion from its mooted redress scheme of those with criminal convictions for sex crimes or any serious crime with a sentence of five years or more is manifestly unjust. By Penny Savidis

22 January Supporting the National Jockeys Trust Ryan Carlisle Thomas is proudly attending and supporting the National Jockeys Trust T20 Cricket Match at Caulfield Park today. The 20-over format game will see 11 of racing’s most talented jockeys taking on the “Racing All Stars” in the name of charity. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

11 January Pell back in court days after accuser dies Damian Dignan, who recently passed away in Ballarat, was reportedly one of the accusers in a case against Cardinal George Pell, who is due to face a committal hearing on 5 March 2018. By Penny Savidis

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