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If you disagree with a decision made by the DVA you are certainly entitled to dispute the decision. The process involved with disputing the decision depends which legislation your claim has been made under.
Dispute Process – Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)
If your injury has arisen out of service...
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Beer and car key. Don’t drive. Free public domain CC0 photo.
If you’re asked by a police officer to submit to an alcotest or breath analysis or both, the law in South Australia expects you to obey with such a direction. The purpose of this blog is to explore the legal grounds for such a request and the obligations...
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The studies and statistics of the effect of menopause on women in the workplace is the obvious starting point. In 2020 the Harvard Business Review published findings of the American Society of Endocrinology that disclosed that a quarter of women will experience serious symptoms.
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So, how can you avoid a cyber-attack?
Practitioners should always be vigilant with their communications and use of technology, including computers and mobiles. Here are some tips prepared by the Australian Cyber Security Centre and the South Australian Law Society on how to reduce the risk of a cyber-attack:
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Making a Comcare claim for a work injury can be a daunting process – but if the claim is rejected, it can be even more overwhelming and stressful.
It is critical to know that if your claim is rejected there are steps that can be taken to challenge this. Legal assistance is crucial to ensure the best outcome possible.
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If you experienced abuse while serving in the Australian Defence Force and wish to apply for compensation under the Defence Reparation Scheme, you must do so before 30 June 2022!
Compensation is in the form of a one-off payment of up to $50,000.
Act now. Don’t lose your chance.
What is the Defence Reparation Scheme?
The Defence...
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Gel blasters (otherwise referred to as hydro blasters or gel ball blasters) are replica toy guns that shoot gel pellets – or gel balls – that have been soaked in water. They're often compared to nerf guns or those used in paintball or laser skirmish due to their similar design.
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TGB’s military compensation expert Tim White writes about the medical discharge process for Australian Defence Force members.
If you are in the process of a medical discharge from the Australian Defence Force there is a considerable amount of information and documentation, covering a wide range of issues, that you...
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What is Commonwealth compensation?
Are you an injured Commonwealth employee? Was your illness or injury sustained at work? We can manage your Comcare claim, wherever you are in Australia.
We advise Commonwealth employees all around Australia, where the injury or illness incurred at their work.
We have assisted many workers employed...
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