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15 March 2504 child abuse complaints made against Uniting Church Data reveals the Uniting Church received 2,504 child abuse complaints since 1977 and has paid out 17.5 million to survivors across 255 civil claims. By Kate Malone
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9 March Labour Day celebrates historic fight for work life balance When we celebrate Labour Day let's spare a thought for our ancestors, who during the 1800's were estimated to be working up to twice as many hours. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
Harsh sun a source of danger to outdoor workers
9 March WorkCover will cover you for work related skin cancers Many workers, especially people working in trades, spend much of the day exposed to the sun, which can unfortunately lead to skin injuries and sometimes cancer. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
International Women’s Day
8 March International Women's Day - family law and women This International Women's Day, we reflect upon the ways in which family law in Australia protects and empowers women. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
27 February Christian Brothers underpaid abuse survivors on compensation Child abuse Royal Commission hears Christian Brothers underpaid survivors of sexual abuse because they believed they were "going to be taken to the cleaners". By Amy Olver
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27 February Owner drivers - are you covered by WorkCover? Owner drivers are confused by WorkCover. If you are an owner driver who is not an independent business as deemed by WorkCover, are you covered for work injury? By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
23 February Penalty rates decision sets an alarming precedent The Fair Work Commission delivered its much awaited decision about penalty rates in the hospitality and retail sector. Sadly Sunday penalty rates were reduced. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
22 February What is the cause of child abuse in the Catholic Church? The Royal Commission investigated the policies and procedures of the Catholic Church in Australia with an analysis of the root causes of the problem of abuse. By Amy Olver with research assistance from Jessica Mackay
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22 February Orchard of rotten apples: foreign farm workers exploited Investigations into the exploitation of migrant labour in the farming sector include raids on farms around the country following a recent case in Federal Court. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas with research assistance from Jessica Fernandez
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21 February Union test case to challenge supermarket labour tactics New union test case to send message to major horticulture industry users like Coles and Woolworths that they can not turn a blind eye to exploitation of labour. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas with research assistance from Jessica Fernandez
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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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Ross Inglis
Ross Inglis Practice Areas: Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims
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Penny Savidis
Penny Savidis Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse
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Nadine Scarlett
Nadine Scarlett Practice Areas: Wills And Probate
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Jessica Steele
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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