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Former police officer awarded $1.4 million damages
A former police officer has been awarded $1.4 million in damages from the State of NSW as compensation for psychological damages arising out of their duties. (Melanie Sills v State of New South Wales [2018] NSWDC 119) The ex-cop had been exposed to a number of...
Under-reported violence rife in NSW public health system
NSW public health workers spend their lives striving to keep our most vulnerable citizens safe and healthy. Unfortunately, it seems that the sector may not be doing the same for the workers themselves. In November 2016, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard announced a...
Law change eases access to occupational cancer compensation for NSW firefighters
Firefighters face many dangers in their line of work. So much so, you’d be forgiven for not listing a risk of cancer among the first few that spring to mind. Unfortunately, occupational cancer, caused by the inhalation of carcinogens, has been shown to be...
Wrongful birth claims
The issue of unwanted pregnancies is a delicate topic, and it is an area of medical practice that doctors are always very mindful of and vigilant about. Whatever the thoughts held about private individuals when it comes to unwanted pregnancies coming to...
Property settlements in family law
Following the breakdown of a marriage or de-facto relationship it may be necessary for parties to determine how they divide assets and liabilities. This can be achieved in a number of different ways. Parties may agree on the division of the property pool...
Mistreatment in aged care
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a Royal Commission into Australia’s aged care sector. The inquiry will delve into allegations of mistreatment in the industry following a slew of concerning news reports and investigations, including the Oakden...
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