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As the first anniversary of the state’s Voluntary Assisted Dying program approaches, in his Opinion piece written for InDaily, Morry Bailes examines the legislation, its impact and one significant, thorny issue.
Click on the image below to read the article published in InDaily.
South Australia’s assisted dying laws are...
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Late last week, the Supreme Court of Appeal handed down a decision on two matters heard concurrently, that set an important precedence for injured workers in South Australia seeking a lump sum payment under the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA) (The RTW Act).
TGB Lawyers acted for Mr Williams, the successful appellant in one of the...
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For more than 25 years, I’ve been on the frontline, assisting veterans and Australian Defence Force (ADF) members in their quest for a Gold Card from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).
A question that I’ve been asked many times is whether having PTSD is the golden ticket to obtaining a Gold Card. The picture...
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The engagement ring is often one of a couple’s most cherished items, but what happens to it at separation?
This is a conundrum faced by an increasing number of people as it becomes more and more common for couples to live together before they walk down the aisle.
There are cases dating back to 1926 in which Australian...
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The Federal Government has agreed to an overhaul of Australia’s privacy laws, in light of a number of significant data breaches in recent years, which have affected millions of Australians. The proposed reforms will include giving Australians:
the right to opt out of advertising, and
the right ‘to be forgotten’ (requesting...
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First responders play a vital role in society, and it is not unusual for them to face life-threatening situations and significant trauma as part of their work. Under current legislation, making a work injury claim related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a daunting and stressful process. However, recent developments...
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Our Gawler team is on the move!
From Monday, 30 October 2023, you can find us at our new home at 8 Union Street, Gawler East. Our phone number and email address will remain the same.
Here is a recap of the legal services we provide:
Family & divorce law
Wills & estates
Business & commercial law
Property law and...
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I recently met someone seeking advice about a family member missing while on holiday overseas. They need to take care of the family member’s affairs in their absence, and turned to us for advice/assistance with this.
This situation, and the heartbreak and mess currently left with the family, led me to write this blog, to...
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Changes to Australia's laws about unfair contract terms will come into effect on 10 November 2023. The changes are relevant to businesses who enter into standard form contracts with consumers or small businesses, with significant penalties for businesses that don’t comply.
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