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29 February Making a claim against the Catholic Church The Royal Commission has put the spotlight back on the Catholic Church, but what is the current status of the claims being made against the Church? By Kate Malone
25 February What medical costs will WorkCover pay for? If you are injured at work, it is vital to ensure you are getting appropriate treatment to give you the best chance of a full recovery and return to work. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
22 February Farmers want rebate if new quad bike law introduced Quad bike safety is again in the spotlight with farming leaders calling for rebates if WorkSafe proceeds with plans to make rollover devices mandatory. By Michael Burdess
22 February You can choose your own doctor for WorkCover treatment If you claim for WorkCover, not only do you have the right to see your family doctor for treatment and to obtain WorkCover Certificates of Capacity, it is strongly advised. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
15 February You can challenge a WorkCover insurer’s decision WorkCover insurers make bad decisions all the time. They can be unfair, unreasonable or just plain wrong so it is important to know that you do not have to accept your WorkCover insurer’s decision. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
21 January Spinal injury compensation made easier by law change An amendment to the Wrongs Act 1958 has made it easier for those suffering spinal injuries as a result of an accident in public places to access compensation. By Ashleigh Kemp
17 December Court imposes heavy fine for pay breaches as a deterrent The Federal Circuit Court has ordered that a small engineering company pay one of its former employees $36,000 in financial penalties for failing to pay wages and provide pay records. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
15 December Complaints about Ridsdale’s sexual abuse ignored The Royal Commission today heard testimony from two priests that has thrown further light on the relationship between Cardinel Pell and paedophile priest Gerald Risdale. By Alyssa Lewis
14 December All it takes for bad things to happen is for good people to do nothing The evidence of Bishop Brian Finnigan, former priest from the Diocese of Ballarat and current Auxiliary Bishop of Brisbane, was under scrutiny today at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse. By Danae Lekakis
11 December Poor memories cloud Royal Commission’s hearings against Ridsdale and Day The Royal Commission has heard testimony from two priests who had a direct connection with the notorious pedophile priest Father Risdale, neither of whom appeared to have a clear recollection of the nature of sexual abuse allegations made against him. 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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Peter Claven
Peter Claven Practice Areas: Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Road Injury And TAC Claims, Injury In Public Places
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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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