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The media's role in family law in Australia

26 October Is the right to privacy in family law in the public interest? If high profile couple Brad and Angelina had separated in Australia, the media would not be allowed to report on their family law proceedings in a way that identifies them or their children. So, is the right to privacy in Australia in the public interest? By Danae Lekakis

21 October Bitcoin, domain names and apps are the new frontier in family law assets At the 17th National Family Law Conference this week, speakers at the conference emphasised the need for lawyers to be more investigative when questioning clients about their assets in the digital age. By Danae Lekakis

19 October Where to now? Conference examines 40 years of the Family Law Act The 17th National Family Law Conference kicked off today with a look back at the last 40 years of the Family Law Act, and a new focus on the contemporary and future issues facing the profession. By Danae Lekakis

17 October Royal Commission criticises so-called "therapy" Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse critical of use of aversion therapy at Turana and triad therapy at Winlaton. By Kate Malone

10 October High Court abuse decision still leaves vicarious liability uncertain The High Court of Australia recently handed down a decision about historical child abuse by a housemaster at the Prince Alfred College, overturning the South Australian Supreme Court’s previous finding. By Penny Savidis

28 September Superannuation in Family Law One of the most common questions we are asked about in family law property divisions is "what about super?" By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

28 September Is your superannuation in order? An Industry Super Funds report that millions of Australian workers are not being paid their compulsory employer superannuation contribution entitlements is greatly disturbing, but unfortunately not surprising. By Dan McGlade

15 September Ombudsman's Report highlights unfair WorkCover rejections The Victorian Ombudsman's report is highly critical of the country's major insurance companies and their management of complex WorkCover compensation claims. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

15 September Royal Commission report into Salvation Army Boys' Homes makes important findings A report released this week has delivered findings critical of the response of The Salvation Army to allegations of child sexual abuse in four of its former Southern Territory institutions. By Danae Lekakis

12 September Victorian Ombudsman releases damning report on WorkCover scheme A damning report released today by the Victorian Ombudsman estimates up to 20% of injury compensation claims in Victoria are being mishandled by WorkCover. By Tanya Neilson

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

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Sharon Barnes Practice Areas: Crimes Compensation - VOCAT

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Michael Burdess Practice Areas: Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Road Injury And TAC Claims, Crimes Compensation - VOCAT, Injury In Public Places, Superannuation TPD Insurance

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Alyssa Lewis Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Superannuation TPD Insurance

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