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11 September Does the "Vulnerable Workers" Bill let franchisors off? Does the Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill let parent franchisors deny the degree of influence or control they have over a subsidiary franchisee’s operations? By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

8 September It takes a village, and healthy legal system to raise a child With over 45,000 victims of child abuse each year in Australia, we must listen to all children in our community and allow them to speak up for themselves. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

4 September A free guide to making disability claims against Super RCT has published a free online guide explaining how to claim against super insurance in the event a total or permanent disability prevents you from working. By Tanya Neilson

30 August How to claim disability benefits against multiple super funds If you sustain a disability or debilitating illness you may be able to claim on insurance policies attached to all of your Super funds, not just one of them. By Tanya Neilson

29 August 3 questions from medical professionals about a WorkCover claim It is clear to us that there needs to be greater education in the medical profession about how vital a medical report is in the recovery process for patients. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

29 August The importance of a medical report in WorkCover proceedings Occasionally even health professionals are uncertain about the role played by a medical report in a WorkCover claim, or in the lead-up to a Court Hearing. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

22 August The case for removing 'Seal of Confession' for child sexual abuse Legally overriding the special privilege of confession would declare that we place the protection of children above the claims to privilege from the church. By Amy Olver

21 August Do you have disability insurance benefits in your Super? If you have a Super scheme AND you have sustained an injury or illness that is stopping you from working, reviewing your super policy is important. By Tanya Neilson

4 August Women, work and children: damned if you do, damned if you don't? When Jacinda Ardern was elected as New Zealand’s Labour leader, she had to field questions about whether she planned to have a baby. This questioning must stop. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

27 July WorkCover and TAC leaving injured to wait longer without income People injured on the road or at work are waiting longer for income payments despite having had their claims accepted by WorkCover and TAC. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

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Ross Inglis Practice Areas: Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims

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Penny Savidis Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse

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Nadine Scarlett Practice Areas: Wills And Probate

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Jessica Steele Practice Areas: Road Injury And TAC Claims, Superannuation TPD Insurance, Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims

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