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Defence abuse survivors have renewed hope following the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s announcement of a new reparations scheme. For survivors this new, less restrictive scheme represents a second chance at reparations and recognition for abuse suffered while serving their country, and follows the 2016 closure of the Defence Abuse...
Read moreDefence veterans disheartened by the constant struggle that is the military compensation claims process have received a glimmer of hope on two fronts. The Federal Government today committed an extra $31 million to help veterans struggling with mental health issues. This announcement follows that by Defence Minister Marise Payne...
Read moreBarry Heffernan is on a mission. A mission to save lives. Barry, a retired war veteran and doting grandfather, runs the William Kibby V.C. Veterans’ Shed, a place “for anyone who’s ever pulled on a uniform” where they can get help if they have suffered abuse while serving their country. Barry and his...
Read more“We need help.” It’s been the plea of thousands of former defence personnel for decades now as they struggled with the transition to civilian life and mental health issues caused by their time in the military. In this fascinating installment of the Law & Life podcast, TGB partner Tim White and clinical psychiatrist...
Read moreDefence veterans risk so much for their country. When they are injured while serving and suffer a permanent impairment, one of the biggest tolls they pay is that on their lifestyle. Relationships, recreation, mobility and employment prospects are all affected by injury, but how do you put a value on that when making a compensation...
Read moreA Statement of Principle is one of the most important factors when making a military compensation claim. Tindall Gask Bentley partner Tim White explains why. What is a Statement of Principle? A Statement of Principle (SOP) is one of the first things you must consider when making a military compensation claim with the Department...
Read moreThe Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) provides an entitlement to claim for compensation for permanent impairment with respect to both accepted service related physical and psychological injuries, writes Military Lawyer Tim White. The process to claim permanent impairment compensation via the MRCA for...
Read moreTGB Military Compensation Lawyer, Tim White, outlines how Defence Abuse Response Taskforce (DART) claims are likely to proceed in the post DART era. With a substantial amount of claims now finalised, the Defence Abuse Response Taskforce (DART) is winding down to a conclusion. Currently, the DART remains operational only to a...
Read moreTGB partner Tim White writes about the increase of Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome and psychological injuries in the Australian Defence Force. Why are there more claims? With the amount of operational duties undertaken by Australian defence force members in the last decade or so, it is not surprising that we are...
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