When working in a legal field as complex and emotional as institutional abuse, the reality is that lawyers will frequently engage with clients and other parties who have experienced trauma. While the lawyer’s primary focus is navigating the le…
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On Wednesday, November 13, the High Court unanimously overturned a decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal to find that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat cannot be found vicariously liable for sexual abuse carried out by one of its prie…
Whether you're enjoying a scenic ride in the sunshine or navigating through heavy traffic on your way to work, no one should be at risk of personal injury. However, motorcyclists face unique risks on the road, primarily due to visibility issue…
PLEASE NOTE, STRINGER CLARK NO LONGER OFFERS FAMILY LAW SERVICES. FOR REFERRAL INFORMATION, CONTACT THE LAW INSTITUTE OF VICTORIA. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
From May 6th, 2024, the objectives of the Family Law Act 1975 (…
PLEASE NOTE, STRINGER CLARK NO LONGER OFFERS FAMILY LAW SERVICES. FOR REFERRAL INFORMATION, CONTACT THE LAW INSTITUTE OF VICTORIA. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
On 19 October 2023, the federal parliament passed two significa…
In dealing with Public Liability personal injury cases, what stands out is how seemingly trivial or simple the cause of lifelong injuries can be. Indeed, few would leave their house too concerned that some spilt milk at the supermarket may cha…
The Victorian Board of Inquiry into historical child sexual abuse in Beaumaris Primary School and certain other named government schools has finally released its report.
The Inquiry came off the back of a prolonged call to action from survi…
We recently had a complex legal matter which we handling on behalf of a client concerning the issue of pursuing common law damages for workplace injuries sustained in transport accidents. The overlap of WorkCover and TAC jurisdiction presented…
Yesterday, the High Court of Australia refused the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne’s request to appeal a decision allowing a parent to recover damages for sexual abuse of their child.
In 2022, the Supreme Court of Victoria allowed a paren…
The High Court handed down its decision of GLJ -v- The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore on 1 November 2023. Those of us working for victims/survivors of childhood sexual abuse applaud the decision, which has al…
The Victorian Government’s Inquiry Terms of Reference provides that it will cover child abuse by a “relevant employee” at Beaumaris Primary School during the 1960s and/or 1970s and “any other government school”. However, it will also look into…
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Ryan Carlisle Thomas is working on behalf of a plaintiff in an institutional abuse civil proceeding in the Supreme Court of Victoria. He alleges he is a survivor of child abuse by three former Christian Brothers:
Brother Edward Vernon Dowlan
B…
On 3 April 2023 the former principal of the Adass Israel School, Malka Leifer, was found guilty of child sexual abuse and rape by a jury in the County Court at Melbourne. Of the three complainant sisters, Ms Leifer was found guilty of offence…
PLEASE NOTE, STRINGER CLARK NO LONGER OFFERS FAMILY LAW SERVICES. FOR REFERRAL INFORMATION, CONTACT THE LAW INSTITUTE OF VICTORIA. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
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