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Will there be anything left for me when the lawyers are done?
Published on 26 June 2012: A major concern prospective clients have is about fees. How to protect yourself from being ripped off by an unclear legal fee agreement.
Warrnambool and South Grampians injury figures mask government's inaction
Published on 16 June 2012: Serious road accident injuries are on the rise. While newly released injury figures present the statistics, they mask the government's inaction to address the causes of the problem.
Baillieu sex abuse inquiry will flop
Published on 19 April 2012: The Baillieu Government's parliamentary inquiry into sexual abuse process is fatally flawed.
Ombudsman slams DHS on sex abuse records
Published on 14 April 2012: Wards of the State: New Ombudsman's report slams DHS records on sexual abuse.
Portland toxic leak class action
Published on 06 April 2012: Stringer Clark investigates the circumstances surrounding the toxic chemical leak in Portland.
New WorkCover law enables Treasurer to tax at will
Published on 22 March 2012: Legislation just introduced by the Baillieu Government will give the Treasurer the power to tax Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA) at will.
As national employers shake out staff, bullying is on the rise
Published on 25 February 2012: We analyse the fallout from a recent stress injury ruling.
Super benefits can be unlocked early
Published on 17 February 2012: It's not that well known that superannuation can be unlocked early if you are injured or ill and as a result, unable to work.
NESB workers comp casualties
Published on 16 February 2012: A recent report released by Safe Work Australia reveals that workers with non-English backgrounds are up to one third less likely to claim for benefits if injured.
President: Fair Work Australia
Published on 11 February 2012: Who will replace the soon-to-retire President of Fair Work Australia, the Honorable Geoffrey Giudice AM.
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The authors of this blog are lawyers or consultants employed by the RCT Group of companies, which includes staff who work mainly within our Stringer Clark offices.
From time to time, we may also invite guest bloggers to contribute, in which case this will be made clear. Authors who are part of the RCT Group are qualified to practice law in Victoria, Australia. 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
Carla CipressiCarla joined the firm in 2016 and is currently working in the Geelong, Werribee and Epping offices as a lawyer.
John CrampJohn is a Partner in the firm and based in our Portland office. He also travels regularly to Horsham. John practices in the areas of WorkCover, TAC and all other personal injury areas.
Peter ClavenPeter was born, raised and educated in Warrnambool before attending university in Melbourne. At the completion of his degree, Peter moved back to Warrnambool and commenced employment with Stringer Clark in late 2007.
Annie KentAnnie Kent started her career in the law with a challenging position as a paralegal in our Institutional Abuse team whilst also gaining a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the Australian National University.
Amanda BurnsAmanda completed Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws degrees at Monash University in 2002 and her Articles of Clerkship with the firm in 2004.