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Don't let a bumper crop turn into a grim harvest Don't let a bumper crop turn into a grim harvest

Published on 06 December 2011: Good weather and bumper crops may also yield a bitter harvest of farm injuries for any farmer who tries to take short cuts.
Nurses Dispute. What's a Minister to say? Nurses Dispute. What's a Minister to say?

Published on 12 November 2011: Nurses dispute: the Victorian Government has an unusual way of making nurses feel wanted.
Comcare - New compo draft finally released 5 months late Comcare - New compo draft finally released 5 months late

Published on 08 November 2011: Comcare, the Commonwealth Government's workers compensation scheme, has finally released its new draft guidelines having had its previous guidelines challenged and overruled by the Federal Court.
Time that Time that "minister deniability" be re-examined

Published on 05 November 2011: The recent Report of the Director of Police Integrity into the conduct of Detective Leading Senior Constable Weston has been the subject of substantial press comment.
Comcare is short changing workers by up to $35,000 Comcare is short changing workers by up to $35,000

Published on 03 November 2011: Last year, the Federal Court found that the Federal Government's workers compensation fund, Comcare, had breached the relevant legislation in trying to short change workers on their 10% impairment payouts.
Occupy Melbourne. Peaceful, until their rights denied Occupy Melbourne. Peaceful, until their rights denied

Published on 01 November 2011: Occupy Melbourne. Peaceful until their rights denied. The forceful removal of the protesters was unjustified. The private correspondence between the Minister for All Things and the Labour Lawyer continues.
Lodging a WorkCover claim doesn't mean you're suing your boss Lodging a WorkCover claim doesn't mean you're suing your boss

Published on 27 October 2011: Lodging a WorkCover claim still carries a stigma with it among some people, particularly in the country. The reason is that in many people's minds, lodging a WorkCover claim means that you have to take your boss to court.
How much control do mining bosses want? How much control do mining bosses want?

Published on 22 October 2011: Calls by Mines industry boss to reform Fair Work Australia will nobble the umpire. The private correspondence between the Minister for All Things and the Labour Lawyer.
'No Win No Fee' – is it fuelling 'No Win No Fee' – is it fuelling "nuisance" litigation?

Published on 19 October 2011: There are not many leading injury compensation law firms that do not offer a variation on the policy widely known as 'No Win No Fee'. But there is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding around about 'No Win No Fee' agreements.
Companies erode job standards through independent contractors Companies erode job standards through independent contractors

Published on 15 October 2011: Independent contractor or new-age slave? The Minister for All Things and The Labour Lawyer.
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Recent Authors

Madlaina Meister Madlaina Meister
Originally completing a law degree in Switzerland, Madlaina also studied law in Sydney where she gained a Master of Laws from University of Sydney and a Diploma in Law from the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board.
Amy Olver Amy Olver
Amy's expertise is in personal injury matters with a strong focus on Institutional and Sexual Abuse. She has run a significant number of claims for compensation for abuse under the protocols established by RCT and under other redress schemes.
Karen Hartley Karen Hartley
Karen's interest in working with and for people drew her to work for RCT. She is now a solicitor in our Personal Injury team at Dandenong.
Ian Dallas Ian Dallas
Ian was a founding partner in one of Central Victoria’s major personal injury law firms. His wide experience as a barrister, a Judge’s Associate in the Supreme Court and as a legal aid lawyer, means that he is well equipped to take on new challenges.
Creon Coolahan Creon Coolahan
Creon completed his articles of clerkship in 1998, gaining a reputation for working hard to achieve results for injured people and their families before moving to Melbourne to hone his skills at some of Melbourne's leading law firms.