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Significant legal reforms allow survivors of institutional abuse in Victoria to revisit prior settlements and seek further compensation. Changes to limitation laws, the “Ellis Defence,” and provisions enabling courts to set aside past settlements mean victims have more legal options than ever. Arnold Dallas McPherson outlines these developments and how survivors can pursue justice under the updated laws.
The Australian Lawyers Alliance is calling for Victoria’s drug laws to be modernised in line with community attitudes and evidence showing that a health-based approach to drug use is more effective than criminalisation. The ALA says it’s time to decriminalise cannabis and focus on health, not punishment.
WorkCover will provide a payout (which lawyers call “damages”) if you can prove that you have a “serious injury” and if you can prove that another person is at fault for your injuries. Here is a quick guide to help you understand more how these damages payouts are calculated.
Compensation for public liability claims is often paid for by the insurance company acting on behalf of the business, individual, local council or Government body that is at fault for your injury. This guide will help you understand more about how these damages are calculated and the payout amounts.
Discover how a Victorian plaintiff with CRPS secured a $1.95M settlement. Real-world example of complex regional pain syndrome court case & common law payout.
Witnessing the traumatic loss of life can take its toll on your mental health. Some of our clients have experienced symptoms such as nightmares and flashbacks, panic attacks, hypervigilance, difficulty sleeping, loss of interest and enjoyment of life, reduced appetite, concentration and mood, and depression and anxiety.
The TAC will provide a payout (which lawyers call “damages”) if you can prove that you have a “serious injury” and if you can prove that another person is at fault for your injuries. Here is a quick guide to help you understand more how these damages payouts are calculated.

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