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.
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.
Published on 19 April 2012: The Baillieu Government's parliamentary inquiry into sexual abuse process is fatally flawed.
Published on 14 April 2012: Wards of the State: New Ombudsman's report slams DHS records on sexual abuse.
Published on 06 April 2012: Stringer Clark investigates the circumstances surrounding the toxic chemical leak in Portland.
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.
Published on 25 February 2012: We analyse the fallout from a recent stress injury ruling.
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.
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.
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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