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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
Transgender legal reform
31 August Legal reform on transgender hormone treatment overdue? A long and costly legal process is delaying transgender young people access to the medical treatments they need. Is access to hormone treatment due for reform? By Danae Lekakis
25 August Handy tips for people on WorkCover Handy tips on WorkCover. We discuss important WorkCover subjects including choice of doctor, travel costs, medical certificates, holidays and redundancy. By Peter Claven
17 August How can I sue an individual for abuse or injury? Is it worth it? It’s well known that institutions can be sued for personal injury damages. What’s less known is that individuals may also be sued under the Sentencing Act. But how, and is it worth it? By Sharon Barnes
Injured worker
15 August How do lump sum payments for impairment work? If you are hurt at work and suffer a permanent impairment, you may make a claim for lump sum compensation, but there are two different types of WorkCover lump sum claims. By Peter Claven
1 August How adaptive has the Family Law Act been? This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Family Law Act. Has it kept pace with changing attitudes? How will it respond to the challenges of marriage equality and surrogacy? By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
21 July Employer ordered to pay $87,000 in unfair dismissal costs The Fair Work Commission has recently ordered an employer pay an employee who was unfairly dismissed more than $87,000 in legal costs, in addition to an order that the employee be re-instated to her employment. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
Recording for evidence in family law case
8 July Don’t press play: Recordings as evidence in Family Law cases People are increasingly asking about their rights to use audio and visual recordings as evidence in family law litigation to show their side of the story, but there are complex legal ramifications. By Danae Lekakis
29 June Child protection in ADF needs "jolly good nudge along" Child protection in ADF needs "jolly good nudge along" - Royal Commission into Institutional and Child Sexual Abuse hears. By Alyssa Lewis
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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.

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Recent Authors

Kate Malone
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
Sharon Barnes Practice Areas: Crimes Compensation - VOCAT
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Michael Burdess
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
Alyssa Lewis Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Superannuation TPD Insurance
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