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High Court overturns permanent stay in child abuse case
In November 2023, the High Court handed down its decision in respect of the child sexual abuse claim, “GLJ v The Trustees of The Roman Catholic Church for The Diocese of Lismore [2023] HCA 32”. The High Court has overturned the earlier decision of the NSW Court of Appeal, paving the way for the abuse survivor to seek compensation.
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Case review – informal Will accepted by the Court for a Grant of Probate
When applying for probate, the original Will is required to be submitted with the application. There are requirements for what documents may or may not be considered a formal Will.
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A guide to personal injury claims – the types of claims, the differences and the similarities
When a person is injured and considering whether or not to make a claim for compensation, it can be very difficult to understand what type of personal injury claim they should make. Personal injury claims involve complex legal concepts and jargon, which make the whole process even more confusing.
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A guide to probate in Queensland
An application for probate is an application to the court to request that it confirm a deceased person’s estate should be administered in accordance with their Will. Once approved, the court will issue a Grant of Probate, which basically provides the executor with permission to distribute the assets of the estate in accordance with the Will.
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AAT increases Comcare weekly payments for injured worker
In early June 2024, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Brisbane determined that an injured worker in receipt of Comcare benefits was entitled to be paid more in weekly benefits than Comcare was paying him. This resulted in Comcare having to increase the injured worker’s weekly payments.
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Liquor licensing requirements in Queensland
Unless an accepted exemption applies, a liquor or wine license or permit is required for any person or organisation to supply alcohol in Queensland. There are many types of these licenses and permits which are suited for different businesses and community organisations.
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Refunding Centrelink after a personal injury compensation settlement
When someone is successful with their personal injury claim and receives compensation, there are certain amounts that may need to be taken out of the settlement or paid back by the claimant. Examples of this include NDIS payments, Medicare payments, and income protection insurance and private health insurance payments.
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Finalising your personal injury claim once settlement is agreed
When parties involved in a personal injury claim finally reach an agreement to settle, it can be a big relief for the injured person. However, although a bulk of the “heavy lifting” is over, there are still a few processes that need to be completed until the settlement funds can be paid to the claimant.
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Benefits of Mental Health First Aiders in a personal injury law firm
In 2021, our team members, Luke Ingham-Myers and Ashleigh Shea undertook training with Mental First Aid Australia to become accredited Mental Health First Aiders. Learn more about how this helps us deliver our services to clients going through some of the most difficult periods of their lives.
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Worker’s compensation lump sum payments for permanent impairment Queensland
If a worker is injured at work in Queensland and suffers a permanent impairment, they may be entitled to lump sum compensation under the Queensland worker’s compensation scheme.
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How do worker's compensation weekly payments work in Queensland?
If you are injured at work in Queensland and unable to work, or unable to work in the same capacity as prior to the injury, you may be entitled to worker’s compensation weekly payments.
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When family law intersects with a deceased estate – case review
There are several important considerations relevant to the administration of a deceased estate after someone dies. One of those is how other areas of law may intersect with estate law, creating some complexities when administering the estate.
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