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The 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...
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TGB Partner Mal Byrne outlines the elements of the tort of false imprisonment and draws attention to the controversial current case of potential false imprisonment in relation to the asylum seekers held in the Manus Island Detention Centre in Papua New Guinea.
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Experienced Wills and Estates Lawyer Rod Behenna discusses the often complex topic of superannuation and it’s impact on your estate.
This can be a difficult area.
The first thing to understand is that you do not own your superannuation – the trustees of the Super fund control it and any benefit is dealt with by them. ...
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What happens when a pop-icon dies without a Will? TGB's Fiona Fagan answers this question and other more common questions related to intestacy (dying without a valid Will).
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TGB's Georgia Pitsadiotis discusses the legalities of international child custody in relation to the recent events in Lebanon, involving an Australian mother and Channel 9's '60 Minutes' program.
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Recent decisions have shown a dramatic increase in the damages that Courts are prepared to award victims of sexual harassment in the workplace, writes experienced workplace lawyer Andrew Clare.
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If you have received a court summons and have decided to plead guilty it is crucial you obtain legal advice to ensure your rights are protected and that you receive the best outcome for your circumstances.
The severity of your penalty will not only impact upon you personally, but may have repercussions on your employment, family...
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TGB Partner Barney Gask discusses the legal options available for pedestrians who have been struck by a cyclist.
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When you receive an offer from an insurer for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident it is important to seek legal advice to ensure the offer is fair, writes Toni Emanuele.
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