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Who: Slater and Gordon Associate in Public Liability, Stuart Lester What: Just like summer brings more cars on the road, as the sun comes out, so will an increase in ferry passengers and other boats on the water. After a Sydney Ferry had a steering failure last month, and exactly a year ago a … Continued
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Tuesday, 26 November 2024 Statement President Brett McGrath – Law Society of NSW COVID fine withdrawal, a just and sensible outcome The Law Society of NSW welcomes the decision by the Commissioner of Fines Administration to withdraw the remaining 23,539 fines issued during the pandemic in relation to alleged breaches of COVID era public health orders … Continued
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Four years ago, Simon Christley started noticing what he described as strange symptoms, a few months later he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Now, battling an incurable cancer he wants to give a timely warning this Asbestos Awareness Month, that exposure to the deadly fibre is not a thing of the past. The 67-year-old Wollongong … Continued
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An evaluation of the legal services set up to support Victoria’s first five specialist family violence courts demonstrates the important role holistic legal assistance plays in addressing gender-based violence in Australia. The state government provides specific funding for a trauma-informed and collaborative model of legal services at the Shepparton, Ballarat, Moorabbin, Frankston and Heidelberg specialist … Continued
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As new research into the Dreamworld Thunder River Rapids incident that killed four people suggests theme parks should be treated as high-hazard workplaces, experts in workers compensation are urging parents and young workers to be vigilant about safety standards and their rights. Head of Work and Roads in Queensland at Slater and Gordon Bree … Continued
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Friday, 22 November 2024 Supreme Court AI guidance to safeguard justice The Law Society of NSW has welcomed the Supreme Court’s new Practice Note to guide parties and their legal representatives on the use of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) before the Court. President of the Law Society of NSW Brett McGrath said the … Continued
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Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) has launched a new report highlighting the findings of a Cost-Benefit Analysis of Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) services for parenting matters. The report, commissioned by RAV and conducted by Inform Economics, underscores the significant financial and social value of FDR as an alternative to court proceedings. Key findings include a remarkable … Continued
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21 November 2024 Click here for free images/video/audio Attwood Marshall Lawyers announces exciting partnership with Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club Gold Coast – Attwood Marshall Lawyers, a leading community-minded law firm that practices in all areas of law, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club. This … Continued
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As the bushfire and flood season approaches and living costs soar, Legal Aid NSW is urging homeowners to check their insurance policies. The Australian Bureau of Statistics says home and car insurance costs have risen by 16 per cent in the past year, and that’s prompted a warning from a free legal service for people … Continued
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Victim survivors of sexual assault have co-signed a letter calling upon Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes to take “urgent legislative action” in the wake of last week’s High Court decision (Bird v DP [a pseudonym] 2024) which, in Victoria, frees the Catholic Church from vicarious liability for the acts of its priests prior to 2018. The … Continued
