Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse hearings
One of the many useful functions performed by the Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse has been the release of data which reveals the scale of the problem within the Catholic Church, among…
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Many people who are paid cash in hand while working and are then injured ask me if they are still covered by WorkCover.
The short answer is, yes. And that’s unequivocal.
WorkCover Victoria will accept your claim for income replacement an…
If you’ve ever participated in an activity that’s deemed to be even slightly risky (think car racing), training at a gym, or playing an organised game of footy – it’s more than likely you’ve signed a waiver that you agree not to pursue legal a…
Many owner drivers are confused as to whether they are covered by WorkCover. If you are an owner driver who is not an independent business as deemed by WorkCover, you will be covered in case of a work injury.
This is how it works.
There are …
Nobody plans to have an accident on their farm or while out trail riding on their motorcycle. As lawyers we are approached by clients in this situation fairly often. The facts are that not registering a vehicle for use on private land can have…
In announcing a Commonwealth-led compensation scheme for survivors of institutional sexual abuse yesterday, Social Services Minister Christian Porter said the scheme would be fair, simple and generous. But as the dust settles on the announceme…
What you need to know about WorkCover and work injury
If your WorkCover claim is accepted, you will be offered a weekly income payment in replacement of your usual wage. We receive a lot of calls from workers who are worried they are not gett…
Many people are aware that institutions such as government departments, businesses and religious bodies can be sued for damages for personal injury. What’s less known is that individuals may also be sued, and while it’s more rare, our firm has…
You do not have to be treated by the company’s doctor of choice. You can choose your own GP.
Not only do you have the right to see your family doctor for treatment and to obtain WorkCover Certificates of Capacity, it is strongly advised.
If …
The evidence of Bishop Brian Finnigan, former priest from the Diocese of Ballarat and current Auxiliary Bishop of Brisbane, was under scrutiny today at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse.
Counsel Assisting the Co…
Case Study 35 of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse resumed today with an investigation into the abhorrent sexual abuse of Fr Wilfred (Bill) Baker at both the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Gladstone Park…
If you are injured at work, there are laws to protect your rights. This is why almost all Victorian employers have WorkCover insurance. In fact, any company which pays more than $7,500 in wages and salaries to workers is required to have WorkC…
Harsh amendments to the Transport Accident scheme introduced by the Napthine Liberal Government are still in force, even though condemned at the time by the then opposition leader Daniel Andrews.
In 2013, the Victorian Government made changes…
Court rules school "directly liable" for abuse due to the extent of power and control given to the perpetrator
Hadassa Erlich, a victim of sexual abuse at Adass Israel School in Melbourne, was awarded $1,024,000 in compensatory damages for pai…
A former resident of the Victorian children’s institution Winlaton has given evidence of sexual abuse and forced group counselling programs known as “triads” to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Winlaton…
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