St. Patrick’s College Ballarat 1972 – 1973 – A Call For Witnesses
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
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Changes To WorkCover Legislation Coming Into Effect January 2024
The Victorian Government has foreshadowed significant changes to WorkCover legislation, subject to the Bill being passed, which come into force January 2024.
Have You Lost Your Job Due To A TAC Injury Claim?
If you’ve been injured in a road accident and have to take time off work, you may find that your employer becomes less and less
I was injured while volunteering – what are my legal options?
This week is National Volunteer Week: a time to celebrate the commitment and selflessness of people who dedicate their time to worthy causes across Australia.
Ballarat Orphanage sex abuse uncovered
Another coverup of child sexual abuse has been discovered, this time involving the Ballarat Orphanage. The ABC Background Briefing program has revealed that the superintendent
Victorian law unfairly treats State child abuse survivors: we tell the A-G
RCT Law has written to the Victorian Attorney-General recently seeking reform of certain provisions of the Corrections Act 1986 (Vic) which we believe have the
Camberwell Grammar School – where some students report learning fearr
Over the years, Camberwell Grammar School, also known as Camberwell Church of England Grammar School, has joined the ranks of prestigious schools to be rocked
Manslaughter law changes a priority for staff returning to work
As Victorian businesses gear up for staff returning to the office, employers are encouraged to consider recent changes to workplace manslaughter laws. As recently as
Bayswater and Box Hill Boys’ Homes – where child abuse was rife
There is a dark history of abuse of vulnerable Victorian children in The Salvation Army. For many decades, The Salvation Army ran the Box Hill
Legal breakthrough in Child Migrant compensation
Lawyers in Victoria have worked out a legal means of winning compensation cases for former child migrants. Several cases involving former child migrants have now
$1.5M child abuse award encouraging for civil cases
A recent Victorian case in which a man has been awarded more than $1.5 million for school child sex abuse gives real hope to survivors
Stress related WorkCover claims surge in Victoria
Stress and associated psychological injuries are growing and are likely to spike due to the affects of the pandemic and employment restrictions. In this blog,
$1.5M child abuse award encouraging for civil cases
A recent Victorian case in which a man has been awarded more than $1.5 million for school child sex abuse gives real hope to survivors
Breakthrough payout against Child Migrant Scheme
There is finally good news for the post-war child migrants who attended the Northcote Farm School at Bacchus Marsh. A landmark Victorian settlement has recently
COVID related WorkCover claims for psychological injury
According to media reports, the Coronavirus has been responsible for a spike in WorkCover claims, especially among teachers and health workers. In this blog, I
$420,000 student “hazing” payout puts Universities on notice
A former law student of the Australian National University was recently awarded damages of $420,000 by the ACT Supreme Court (‘John’s Case’) after having been
The grubby history of abuse at Scouts Victoria
Scout leaders are among the worst perpetrators of abuse in the Australian sports and recreational sector. In this blog, we identify some of the worst scout
What is an ‘Overarching Obligations Certificate’ and when will I need to sign one?
Since 1 January 2011 it has been a requirement in Victoria that any party to a civil proceeding – such as a WorkCover or TAC
Injured parties must know about critical time limits for personal injury claims
Plaintiffs are sometimes unaware of the time limits to bring personal injury claims and find out all too late. Their claims are statute barred unless
Archbishop Hart and survivors continue harrowing evidence at Royal Commission
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
Winlaton abuse survivor tells Royal Commission of sexual abuse and “triads”
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
Former Turana wards tell Royal Commission of horrifying abuse
Three ex-residents of the former Victorian government-run youth institution Turana have told of the physical, psychological and sexual abuse they experienced in state care to
“There is no medicine that will cure trauma”; Sexual abuse health expert
A week into Royal Commission public hearings in Ballarat, a sexual abuse health expert gave compelling evidence on the pervasive effects of child sexual and
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