The Role of an Estate Law Trustee: Understanding the Responsibilities of a Trustee
Australians can create a trust to hold assets and properties, and appoint a trustee who holds and manages it. The person appointed to hold this is known as the trustee. It can be created for people or companies, but it isn’t a separate legal entity the way a company is. However, the law treats it […]
The Impact of TPD on Family and Relationships
The reality of life is that any one of us could receive a devastating diagnosis at any time or experience a life-altering injury. You don’t see it coming, but when it does, you have no other option but to learn how to live with your new circumstances. That isn’t just a weight one person carries, […]
The Impact of Technology on Motor Vehicle Accidents & Compensation
Technology should make our lives easier. It’s supposed to increase convenience and ideally, make the world a safer place. Unfortunately, technology moves a little quicker than our legal system can handle. As a result, there are issues we aren’t quite prepared to deal with. In this case, the impact of technology on motor vehicle accidents […]
The Importance of Support Groups and Counselling For Sexual Abuse Survivors
We have encouraged a culture of silence for so long that many people are still shocked when victim-survivors of sexual abuse come forward and speak up about their experiences. The reality is, victim-survivors carry pain, shame, and trauma throughout their lives and they may not fully realise or recognise what happened to them until later […]
The Role of the Church in Historical Sexual Abuse: Exploring Institutions Involved in the NRS
While religious institutions aren’t the only ones being called out by victim-survivors of child sexual abuse, they are a large part of the equation. Now that the National Redress Scheme (NRS) has opened the door for victim-survivors to come forward, we explore the institutions involved in the Sexual Abuse Compensation Scheme. The Church and Historical […]
Domestic Violence and Family Law: Protecting Victims and Seeking Legal Remedies
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) is a term used to describe a pattern of behaviour in familial relationships where one person is in control of another, whether it is physical violence or coercion. While most people think of DFV in the context of romantic relationships, it extends to other relationships where there is coercive control […]
What Is An Offer Of Redress
The National Redress Scheme has been active for several years, and it’s open to adult victim-survivors of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of an institution. Nothing will undo the experience, but the NRS aims to provide victim-survivors with support and validate that their pain is valid and the abuse is recognised for what it […]
5 Common Types of TPD Claims
If you are unable to work due to an illness or injury, you may be curious as to whether you’re eligible to make a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance claim. You might be, but the process of filing a claim can be confusing. The best course of action is to enlist the services of […]
Choosing the Right Lawyer: Tips for Selecting a Motor Vehicle Compensation Specialist
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, you need an expert in motor vehicle accident compensation to fight your corner. It might sound straightforward, but there are a lot of factors to consider to ensure you choose the right lawyer. With that in mind, we cover the key factors to consider, the questions […]