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5 October National Redress Scheme: We pinpoint the failures RCT Law pinpoints the failures of the National Redress Scheme for survivors of abuse. Low numbers of applications underline the Scheme’s faults. By Penny Savidis

25 September COVID related WorkCover claims for psychological injury WorkCover claims for psychological injuries have increased during the COVID-19 period, especially among professions such as teachers and healthcare workers. By Kate Malone

23 September Israeli Court rules Malka Leifer be extradited to Australia Israeli Court rules former Melbourne school principal, Malka Leifer, be extradited to Australia. One step closer to justice for child sex abuse survivors. By Jessica Steele

22 September New workplace sex abuse and harassment Redress Scheme set up for police While a new workplace sex abuse and harassment Redress Scheme has been set up for police, it may not be your best compensation option. We explain why. By Jessica Steele and Tara Dakin

22 September New mandatory reporting laws in Queensland The Queensland State Government has passed new laws making it an offence for clergy to fail to report and fail to protect children from child sexual abuse. By Adele White

7 September Abuse survivors wait while Jehovah’s Witnesses and others stall on National Redress Jehovah’s Witnesses, Kenja Communication, Lakes Entrance Pony Club, Fairbridge Restored Limited among bodies stalling on Redress while survivors await justice. By Alyssa Lewis and Jae Lee

4 September Defence Force abuse – Reparation payment deadline This is a reminder for those who suffered abuse in the Australian Defence Force that applications for a reparation payment must be lodged prior to 30 June 2021. By Alyssa Lewis

3 September $420,000 student "hazing" payout puts Universities on notice A $420,000 damages payout by Australian National University to a student who was the victim of a drunken “hazing” ritual puts universities on notice. By Jessica Steele and Brianna Brown

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31 August New law gives people with disability a say in guardian decisions The Guardian and Administration Act 2019 strengthens the rights of people with disabilities, recognising that they have the capacity to act independently. By Rosalba Martino

31 August What happens to my debts after I die? How and when debts of an estate are repaid upon death can be complex as it largely depends upon the deceased’s individual asset and liability structure. By Nadine Scarlett

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Simone Welsh Practice Areas: Road Injury And TAC Claims, Injury In Public Places, Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims

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Ross Inglis Practice Areas: Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims

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Kathryn Papanikolaou Practice Areas: Superannuation TPD Insurance

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Penny Savidis Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse

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