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The personal, private battles faced by our Australian Federal Police officers have become public thanks to recent media reports, detailing suffering from psychological injury caused by their employment. Bullying and harassment, poor support services and PTSD caused by responding to traumatic events are just some of the issues...
Read moreA WA District Court jury this week found police Constable Jonathan Edwards not guilty of Grievous Bodily Harm. The WA Police Union believes Constable Edwards should never have been charged and was simply doing his job effecting an arrest in the Perth suburb of Camillo, when force was required, in April 2015. Constable Edwards...
Read moreCall centre workers are under pressure. A heavy workload, coupled with noise, sometimes angry customers and bullying in the workplace takes a toll, and many workers are finding they can’t cope. Tindall Gask Bentley partner Tim White discusses the issues and potential solutions. Noisy, stressful and fast-paced, working...
Read moreIt’s a dream shared by most couples in Western Australia – to have children together and raise a family of their own. But what do you and your partner need to consider if you are a same-sex couple? And what happens if you separate? Tindall Gask Bentley explains. There are various ways you can start a family, but there are...
Read moreThe emotional ties we have with our pets run deep. They are a part of the family, but what happens when a relationship ends? Who gets custody of the pets? We explain how the legal process applies to your ‘fur-babies’. Pets are integral members of many Australian families. Our furry friends offer wonderful companionship...
Read moreFamilies, friends, holidays, work – we share it all online. But what happens when you say something negative about your employer on social media? Could you lose your job? Tindall Gask Bentley Senior Associate Ben Smith offers some clarity as the line between our real and virtual lives continues to blur. Facebook, Twitter...
Read moreA life on the frontline protecting the community means police have to make split-second decisions, sometimes with tragic consequences. It’s imperative our police have the support and trust in them to carry out their duties, writes Police Association of South Australia President Mark Carroll in The Advertiser. Read the...
Read moreIn August 2017, SA Parliament passed a number of Acts relating to LGBTQI people and de facto relationships. TGB lawyer Adam Osborn looks at how marriage, divorce and the new Relationships Register affects your Will and Estate Planning. Imagine your partner were to die unexpectedly and there was no legal recognition of your...
Read moreShould I accept an offer of lump sum compensation for my workplace injury? TGB lawyer Ben Smith explains your options When you’ve been injured at work, have made a claim, and are offered lump sum compensation it’s natural to want to take the first offer and move on with your life. However, by accepting the insurance company’s...
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