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Last week week, a landmark decision was handed down supporting a precedent set last year which removed barriers to compensation for survivors of child sexual abuse. The High Court of Australia has ruled that a permanent stay of proceedings will not be entirely granted in the case of Willmot v. The State of … Continued
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A quiet revolution in Sydney’s eastern suburbs seeks the most vulnerable hospital patients and provides them with access to justice. George (not his real name) had repeatedly asked his landlord to repair the broken window seals in his home. The mould and draughts they caused were dangerous for his compromised immune system. The 60-year-old was … Continued
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Survivors of church sexual abuse are calling on MPs to urgently amend legislation following a devastating High Court decision today. The High Court has delivered a huge blow to survivors of abuse by ruling that vicarious liability does not apply to Churches because priests and other religious figures are not strictly employees. Law … Continued
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Principal of Attune Legal Yule Guttenbeil has been awarded the AI Consultant of the Year – SME category at the Australian AI Awards 2024. The distinguished honour recognises Guttenbeil’s unwavering commitment to promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the legal industry. As a leading advocate for ethical AI integration, Guttenbeil has pioneered the responsible … Continued
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Bald Hill Quarry Pty Ltd has been ordered to pay more than $577,000 by the Land and Environment Court after pleading guilty to the unauthorised use of shredded rubber tyres as landfill cover material. The conviction comes after quarry personnel deliberately and repeatedly ignored instructions by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) not to use … Continued
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Did you know over half of NSW residents do not have a valid and legal Will? Research conducted by NSW Trustee and Guardian in 2023* showed that 60% of NSW residents do not have a legal Will document in place. NSW Trustee and Guardian is looking to solve this problem with a new targeted campaign … Continued
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Did you know over half of NSW residents do not have a valid and legal Will? Research conducted by NSW Trustee and Guardian in 2023* showed that 60% of NSW residents do not have a legal Will document in place. NSW Trustee and Guardian is looking to solve this problem with a new targeted campaign … Continued
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Embargo: 2pm Tuesday 29 October Kingsford Legal Centre Director Emma Golledge and Deputy Director Dianne Anagnos are available to comment on a free legal service that helps people experiencing a medical crisis, legal issues, and socioeconomic disadvantage—all at once. Future funding for the service is uncertain. A report on the impact of the service will … Continued
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Did you know over half of NSW residents do not have a valid and legal Will? Research conducted by NSW Trustee and Guardian in 2023* showed that 60% of NSW residents do not have a legal Will document in place. NSW Trustee and Guardian is looking to solve this problem with a new targeted … Continued
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October 24 2024 Hancock VIctorian Plantations take council to VCAT to keep forest plans secret. Local conservation group, Gippsland Forest Guardians (GFG) are calling on Hancock Victorian Plantations Pty Ltd (HVP) to be open and transparent with their plans for forestry on our Crown land. Under Freedom of Information laws the Office of the Victorian … Continued
