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4 December Will Camberwell Grammar offender Trevor Spurritt go to prison? Sex offender and ex-Camberwell Grammar teacher Trever Spurritt was found guilty for nine charges of indecent assault against four past students. Will he go to prison? By Alyssa Lewis
27 November Premier apologises to the Puffing Billy sex abuse survivors An apology has been given on behalf of the State Parliament of Victoria for having failed to protect the children who were sexually and physically abused in connection with Puffing Billy and other railway organisations. By Ian Dallas
26 November Recent case impacts the future of compensation for 'public liability' claims A recent decision handed down by The Victorian Court of Appeal will potentially impact public liability injury cases for 'significant injuries', in the future. By Peter Claven
20 November Ballarat Schools – sites of unspeakable horrors Unfortunately, the Ballarat Diocese stands in a league of its own when it comes to the sexual and physical abuse horrors that took place within its boundaries. What actually happened? By Jessica Steele and Kate Malone
14 November George Pell gets another lifeline George Pell has been given another lifeline, with two judges of the High Court referring his application for special leave to its Full Court for consideration. Survivors have widely expressed dismay that the saga continues. By Amy Olver
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8 November You can vary an application for Victims of Crime assistance if there are complications What happens if you have been the victim of a violent crime and have made an application for assistance under the Victims of Crime Act, but then the impact of the crime changes? By Sharon Barnes
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7 November Proposed law makes workplace manslaughter a criminal offence The Victorian State government has very recently introduced to Parliament proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to include a new offence of workplace manslaughter. By Michael Burdess
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28 October Can I quit my job while on WorkCover? Resigning or quitting your job while on WorkCover is possible, but not always advisable because it may affect your entitlements under the WorkCover scheme. By Michael Burdess
28 October Growing reports against teachers, including sex abuse Recent disturbing reports in the media have confirmed a trend of students being abused in school classrooms or in the school yard. By Kate Malone
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25 October The changing landscape for compensation for childhood physical abuse Disclosures of abuse were once rare, but recent developments have emphasised the importance of trusting and advocating for any young child who makes disclosures of physical or sexual abuse. By Amy Olver and RCT Abuse Law paralegal team
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Our usual Blog authors are lawyers employed by Ryan Carlisle Thomas and/or its associated entity, Stringer Clark.

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Nadine Scarlett
Nadine Scarlett Practice Areas: Wills And Probate
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Amanda Burns
Amanda Burns Practice Areas: Wills And Probate
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Jessica Steele
Jessica Steele Practice Areas: 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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Amy Olver
Amy Olver Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims
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