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12 October Are casuals and workers on visas covered by WorkCover? More people are working as casuals. Increasingly too, there are more people from overseas working in Australia on visas. Does WorkCover cover them? By Ross Inglis

11 October How to calculate weekly WorkCover payments Calculating WorkCover weekly benefits or payments can be tricky. Here is some advice if you wish to maximise your WorkCover entitlements. By Ross Inglis

3 October How reliable are memories in cases of child abuse? The Royal Commission has released its Criminal Justice Report which concludes, among other things, that survivors’ memories of abuse are remarkably reliable. By Kate Malone

29 September What if I don’t get better? What injured clients really fear WorkCover expert Ross Inglis explains that it is often the things a client doesn’t say that are important factors in their recovery. By Ross Inglis

27 September Royal Commission releases final dates The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse will deliver its final report, but there are ways to ensure your story is still heard. By Kate Malone

21 September New Victorian law for victims of family violence A welcome new law is to be introduced that will see toll road and parking fines waived for victims of family violence. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

20 September We say "Yes" to marriage equality As a progressive law firm that has always fought for equal rights, Ryan Carlisle Thomas is encouraging a “yes” vote on the reform issue of marriage equality. By Ron Pearce – Managing Partner

20 September Bringing a claim in negligence for abuse at school There are certain complexities involved in bringing a claim fo negligence against a school for abuse by a staff member. Here is what you need to know. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

20 September Apprentice jockeys now fully covered by WorkCover Changes to Victoria’s workplace compensation law will now offer apprentice jockeys better WorkCover protections. By Ross Inglis

12 September How to make a disability claim on your Superannuation If you have super you should have insurance cover included in case a serious injury or illness prevents you from working. How do you make a TPD insurance claim? By Tanya Neilson

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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.

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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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