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25 July New Victorian laws make it easier to sue for child sex abuse New Victorian laws have been introduced to make it easier to establish that organisations owe a duty of care towards children under their supervision and care. By Annie Kent

20 July Tme to plug holes in TAC cover for cyclists and pedestrians Debate rages each time a significant bicycle accident appears on the news or goes viral on social media, with a number of incidents causing concern recently. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

18 July The right to know, parentage and legal considerations around sperm donation The principle that a child has a right to know their biological origins means that in Australia it is no longer possible to make an anonymous sperm donation. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

12 July Will it be easier for casual employees to make their jobs permanent? Fair Work Commission's decision to give casual workers greater access to permanent work raises hopes the tide of insecure employment might start to be checked. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

11 July If I make a TPD claim, will it affect my super? Many are reluctant to claim insurance benefits such as TPD, which are attached to their superannuation fund, because they fear it might jeopardise their super. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

5 July Are civil and criminal sex abuse cases different? Civil claims for compensation for sexual abuse do not require going to court or lead to a criminal case, but a successful conviction can assist with a claim. By Alyssa Lewis

29 June TAC clients to have improved claims process using myTAC app The client-focused myTAC app and web portal will improve a client’s ability to interact directly with the TAC, making it easier to self-manage TAC claims. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

28 June Pathways to Change: A family violence strategy and resource guide Pathways to Change, developed with the support of the ANMF (Victorian Branch), addresses the prevalence of family violence our lawyers face on a daily basis. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

26 June Victoria taking the right steps to reduce violence and aggression against health workers Up to 95% of Victoria health care workers have experienced physical or verbal abuse, a new ad campaign by WorkSafe Victoria reports. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

21 June Tram accidents: how safe are passengers on city trams? A recent tram accident highlights the constraints of the law and the poor response from the offending party following a complaint against the tram operator. By Dan McGlade

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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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