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20 February Child abuse in Catholic Church: here are the (awful) statistics According to the Royal Commission into Child Sexual, the Catholic Church has paid out more than $276 million in response to claims of abuse. Of 4445 complaints made, 46% were about schools. By Amy Olver
16 February Does Catholic Church law lead to the cover up of abuse? To what extent does the Catholic Church’s own canon law lead to the cover up of child sexual abuse committed by people in religious orders? By Kate Malone
14 February Does Catholic Church's screening process stand up to scrutiny? What is an appropriate screening process for entry into a Catholic religious order, especially one working with children? This was the topic as the Royal Commission continued its investigation into training of priests and nuns within the Church. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
9 February History of abuse in juvenile detention: let's not repeat it The public has called on the Victorian State Government to get tough on youth crime following rioting by residents at Victoria’s Parkville and Malmsbury youth justice centres, as well as a recent spate of violent crime by adolescent groups. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
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7 February If I am paid cash in hand, am I covered by WorkCover if injured? WorkCover Victoria will accept your claim for income replacement and assistance with medical bills, regardless of the manner in which you have been paid for your work. By Ross Inglis
6 February Sex abuse stats "tragic and indefensible" says Catholic Church, but continues to defend claims for compensation Despite admitting damning Royal Commission stats, the Catholic Church continues to rigorously defend claims for damages resulting from child sexual abuse. By Amy Olver
31 January Bourke Street tragedy - counselling help for victims, witnesses and relatives It is useful for people to be aware that, among the range of services at hand to help those affected, is the Victorian Government’s Victims of Crime Assistance scheme. By Ashleigh Kemp
31 January Police apology to child sex abuse victims delayed Victoria’s Police chief commissioner, Graham Ashton, has said it is likely that the police will issue an apology to survivors of institutional child sex abuse for failing to take seriously and act on complaints of abuse over many years. By Amy Olver
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27 January Pizza Hut the latest in a line of employment scandals Another large employer operating under a franchisee structure has been taking advantage of vulnerable workers - mainly younger workers, migrants and overseas students. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
20 January Ridsdale faces numerous charges of pedophilia Father Gerald Ridsdale appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today, 20 January 2017, via videolink from prison. Ridsdale appeared for a mention hearing regarding allegations of child sexual abuse that are being investigated by Taskforce SANO. By Annie Kent
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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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