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Every year in Australia about 3,000 babies are born as a result of using sperm donors. But there is a shortage of donors, and fertility clinics and IVF providers have appealed for more sperm and egg donors. Laws concerning sperm donors have changed over the years According to the 2021 Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority […]

Roe v Wade establishes constitutional protection for abortion in 1973 If you had recently asked someone about the significance of the US Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Womens’ Health Organisation, you’d likely get a blank look. But if you had referred to “the case that overturned Roe v Wade”, it would be quite […]

A ten year study of the insurance industry’s treatment of people has found systemic mental health discrimination that requires high-level investigation. The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) has compiled a report on mental health discrimination in the insurance sector. It found people with a mental health history are often being denied insurance, or are offered […]

Many people who are suffering hardship are unaware they could get financial assistance through their super insurance. Often hidden in the fine print on your superannuation statement, it’s easy to miss, especially as you don’t arrange the insurance. Instead, the premium is automatically deducted from your super account. What does super insurance cover? Your super […]

Multiple factors can influence a person to resolve a dispute Do you have an ongoing legal dispute that you just can’t settle? Now might the time to make another attempt to reach a negotiated agreement. In the face of COVID-19, everyone is suffering in one way or another. It might be financial, it might be […]

A brain injury can have a terrible impact on a person’s life, regardless of whether the injury is mild or severe. Receiving compensation for a traumatic brain injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident can assist the victim in moving forward with their life. However, receiving compensation is not always straightforward, particularly in cases where […]

Much needed changes to the workers compensation scheme announced in May 2018 will allow all injured workers who dispute the amount of money they receive while off work to seek help from a lawyer. The plans to change the workers compensation system came after many injured workers complained of having to wrestle with a complicated […]

On the face of it, there doesn’t seem to be much that is amusing about the law. Certainly, there is not much humour to be found if you are on the wrong side of it. Stern judges, imposing courtrooms, the overhang of serious traditions, not to the mention the copious amounts of tedious paperwork and […]

Consider these three privacy incidents: The Minister for Human Services releases to a reporter the personal details of a welfare recipient who had publicly criticised the government. A woman secretly places a hidden camera in her father’s room in a nursing home to record what happens because she fears he is being abused by a […]

The terrible tragedy of a baby dying after being given the wrong gas at Bankstown Hospital has exposed a gap in the law regarding compensation for medical negligence. Under Australian law the parents of a child who dies as a result of negligence can only recover damages if they can prove they suffered a recognised […]

Article courtesy of The Sydney Morning Herald 24 November 2012 One of the little-known advantages to a law degree is that it can involve world travel, gathering evidence and taking statements from clients. Ruth Hudson became a solicitor just over two years ago and has already travelled to India, England and Germany to meet clients […]

Understanding the different time limits that apply for personal injury claims can be a tricky business – even for lawyers. After all, the broad heading of “personal injury” covers a whole range of different matters, including motor vehicle accidents, work accidents, medical negligence, public liability (“slips and falls”) and dust diseases. The time limits can […]

Life is full of uncertainties. We can’t always predict what is in store for us, or protect ourselves from unforseen accidents. Such is life. When it comes to health, we tend to rely on the advice of the medical professionals. As we should. Unfortunately, injuries sometimes occur following the advice or actions of a health […]

Most mothers will agree, giving birth is one of the most memorable and life-changing events a woman can experience. According to research, being in an environment where she feels safe can have a significant impact on a woman’s birth experience. Some women feel safest in a hospital setting, with immediate access to care in the […]