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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.

Residents of other Australian States or Territories or countries are advised to seek legal advice from a lawyer practising in their own area, as laws may vary from region to region.

Recent Authors

Simone Welsh Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Road Injury And TAC Claims, Injury In Public Places

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Penny Savidis Sexual And Institutional Abuse

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Jessica Steele 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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Nadine Scarlett Wills And Probate

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

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24 November Commission hears of widespread abuse in Melbourne Archdiocese Starting today, the Commission is hearing evidence about the response of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne to complaints of sexual abuse by its priests between 1980 and 1996. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

18 November The Facts About Casuals and WorkCover It is no surprise then that many casual workers, including those that work for labour hire firms, believe they have no WorkCover rights. While that is not correct in law, it is a difficult notion to dispel. Here are the facts. By Peter Claven

16 November Labour hire horrors - what's your story? Insecure work, largely through labour hire firms, has become a curse for many employees, undermining their workplace rights and access to a reliable income. Victorian trade unions are now pushing to have the labour hire industry properly regulated. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

28 October What to do if your employer won't let you claim WorkCover We’ve seen many cases of employers discouraging workers from lodging a WorkCover claim form or even intimidating workers into not reporting an injury. This is because the number of WorkCover claims lodged affects employers’ insurance premiums. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

20 October Fall in love, but do it with your eyes open: a checklist for de facto couples The Family Law Act provides that you if you live together for two years you would generally be considered a de facto couple. There are exceptions and guidelines to that rule, but in general the principle holds. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

16 October Alleged bullying at Ballarat Hospital – legal help is available Recent reports of bullying and intimidation within Ballarat Hospital’s mental health unit are disturbing, with the Health Workers Union referring 18 incidents to WorkSafe with staff reporting being yelled at and criticised by their superiors. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

15 October The problem with claiming economic loss in historical child sexual abuse claims Philip Brewin, solicitor acting for the Salvation Army (Southern Territory), continued his evidence at the Royal Commission's examination of the experiences of children who were residents at homes operated by the Salvation Army (Southern Territory). By Amy Olver

13 October Make your voice heard against wage exploitation The plight of workers who have been scammed by some of the large fresh food suppliers to the big supermarkets, and others like those on student visas who have been exploited by 7-Eleven, will be front and centre at this year’s Fluro Fightback rally. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

12 October Salvation Army corporal punishment in children’s homes in breach of own regulations The Commission also heard evidence of a culture within the Salvation Army that some officers may have believed that it was their duty to rid ‘evil’ from young boys. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

8 October Reform to Victorian laws on Powers of Attorney Victorians are being encouraged to use Enduring Powers of Attorney as a means of managing their personal affairs, with reforms to the state’s laws relating to Powers of Attorney coming into effect on 1 September 2015. By Brooke Dean

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