In the matter of YSH, he was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident on 30 September 2021. The injuries prevented YSH from looking for work. YSH is a Chinese National in Australia on a bridging visa. He had lived in Australia for 5 years.
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Many people in Australia perform work for “Cash-in-Hand” (CIH) or part cash in hand. There are many reasons for this, but it is usually at the request of the employer where the primary benefit is to avoid tax and avoid superannuation obligations. But when a person is involved in an accident it becomes difficult to
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Many Forgotten Australians were subjected to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse whilst in orphanages, children’s homes and missions. They left that care not knowing who their family was. Many left care struggling with the scars and illnesses caused by the treatment they were subjected to and/or the neglect they experienced whilst in care. For many, the ramifications have remained with them and affected them for the remainder of their lives.
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When your matter proceeds to Court as part of the Court timetable, your matter will be listed for a mediation. What is a mediation and what happens at a mediation? From the time you commence proceedings in Court you generally obtain a hearing date 12 months after you file proceedings. At around the nine month
We are encouraged to commute on the roads with our bicycles. Q : What happens if you are involved in an accident with a motor vehicle, it’s not your fault and your bicycle is damaged? Bicycles these days can costs thousands of dollars! First you should always exchange details with the driver at fault and
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When your matter proceeds to Court as part of the Court timetable, your matter will be listed for a mediation. What is a mediation and what happens at a mediation? From the time you commence proceedings in Court you generally obtain a hearing date 12 months after you file proceedings. At around the nine month
If you have suffered harm through the inaction or action of a medical practitioner you may have a claim in medical negligence. We may be able to assist. In a claim for medical negligence you need to establish whether the practitioner breached his or her duty of care to you. For example, a failure to
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It is fortunate that flying is one of the safest ways to travel, but accidents do happen on board aircrafts. Commonly occurring in-flight incidents include: Trips and falls Injuries caused by a defective seat Head injuries caused by spillage from an unsecured overhead locker Burns from hot drinks Injuries caused by unruly, unrestrained passengers Injuries
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As of 2021, there are over 1.1 million independent contractors working in Australia. If you’re unsure as to whether or not you are one of these 1.1 million, then it might be in your best interests to find out. Since, whether you are a subcontractor, or an employee, is an important distinction that significantly affects
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In December 2017, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse was delivered to the Governor General. As a result, legal reforms were made allowing survivors to make a claim for compensation, regardless of when the abuse occurred. Sexual assault is a traumatic and life-changing experience. The psychological scars can be persistent and
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