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The Forgotten Australians to be entitled to compensation under a new Victorian redress…

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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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The expanding vulnerability of gig economy workers

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But the status of these workers and their employment, safety and compensation rights has been difficult to ascertain. The contracts between these companies and their workers defines their relationship as that of independent contractor, alienating the workers from the rights and benefits employees hold. Government Inquiries have been held into how these workers should be classified and how they might be better protected.

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Mediation

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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

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Compensation for Injuries suffered on an Airplane

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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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Can I still claim for abuse when I was a child

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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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I Was Injured In A Motor Accident! What’s Next

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According to the latest statistics of the World Health Organization (WHO), about 1.3 million people globally die in traffic accidents every year, and on average 2.5 people die from traffic accidents every minute.  There are also 20-50 million people who have suffered non-fatal injuries as a result of traffic accidents, many of whom became disabled

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