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Historical Abuse: Can I Seek Damages if My Abuser is Deceased?
The recent case of Stewart v Ma [2023] NSWSC 1046, presided over by Justice Garling, involved the plaintiff initiating legal...
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Barry Cable – Similar fact evidence
On 16 June 2023 Justice Herron of the District Court of WA handed down his decision on the high profile...
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Victorian Court of Appeal affirms availability of compensation to relatives of survivors of child sexual abuse
RWQ (a pseudonym) commenced proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria against The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne (“the Archdiocese”) and...
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Can I commence a historical abuse claim in court if I am incarcerated?
If you are in prison for a serious indictable offence or felony and you want to commence an action in...
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“Employers can strike this off their Christmas lists” – Directions to take unpaid leave during temporary shutdown periods
Shutdown periods are a common business practice during calendar holiday periods such as over the Christmas and New Year period....
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Corporate Australia Landscape Redefined – The Latest on Hybrid Work
The recent enactment of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth) (“FW Amendments”) has sent...
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