WorkSafe Victoria this week announced that a former transport manager has been ordered to repay more than $200,000 after continuing to work undeclared while receiving weekly compensation payments for a back injury. It’s the kind of story that tends to travel, and it’s easy to see why: a six-figure number, a court outcome, a clear […]
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Former St Robert’s School Student Brings Legal Action Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse
Content warning: This article discusses allegations of child sexual abuse. A former student of St Robert’s School in Geelong has commenced legal proceedings against Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools over allegations that he was sexually abused by the school’s former principal during the 1980s. The case, in which Arnold Thomas & Becker represents the former student, […]
Edmund Rice Agrees to Act as Defendant After Christian Brothers Cry Poor
The Christian Brothers said they couldn’t afford to compensate survivors of child sexual abuse. Today, there is renewed hope. A new Memorandum of Understanding proposes that the Trustees of Edmund Rice Education Australia (TEREA) take responsibility for current and future abuse claims against the Christian Brothers’ Scheme Entities, subject to Court and creditor […]
Legal Advice Available for Patients of Hamilton Surgeon Referred to AHPRA
Patients who received surgical treatment at Western District Health Service’s Hamilton Base Hospital between December 2024 and November 2025 may want to seek confidential legal advice, following the referral of a surgeon to Australia’s health regulator. What happened According to reporting by The Standard, Western District Health Service (WDHS) contacted the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation […]
Hero Prison Worker Who Hurt Himself Tackling Escaping Inmate Wins Payout
A former maintenance worker at Fulham Prison has secured a major WorkCover victory after suffering severe spinal injuries while responding to an attempted prison escape at the Gippsland facility. Glen Smits was seriously injured after confronting an inmate who was allegedly trying to flee the prison. The incident left him with significant lumbar spine damage, […]
Abuse Settlement Against SDA Warburton School Overturned
A historical child sexual abuse claim involving a Seventh-day Adventist school in Warburton has been revived following a recent Supreme Court decision allowing a former student to pursue additional compensation. The woman had previously accepted a $125,000 settlement from the church in 2016 after alleging she was repeatedly sexually abused by teacher Jean Mack during […]
Son of Gippsland Family Seriously Injured in Incident at Traralgon Special Development School
A Gippsland family has launched legal action against the State of Victoria after their son was seriously injured when he ran through a glass window at a special development school in Traralgon, raising concerns about safety standards in older school buildings. Arnold Thomas & Becker Lawyers is acting for Brody Lothringer, who was 12 years […]
Workplace safety reminder after serious incident involving compressed air equipment
A caravan manufacturer has been fined $60,000 following a serious workplace incident that resulted in a worker sustaining significant internal injuries, reinforcing the importance of proper training and workplace safety practices. JCP Group Pty Ltd, which trades as Great Aussie Caravans and operates out of Campbellfield, pleaded guilty to breaching its obligations under the Occupational […]
Legal Action For Potentially Thousands Of Women Impacted By Alleged Unwarranted Surgeries
Arnold Thomas & Becker Lawyers are appalled by the high number of horrific allegations being made regarding potentially unwarranted surgeries, including hysterectomies by Melbourne gynaecologist Dr Simon Gordon when pathology results showed no or limited signs of endometriosis. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Dr. Simon Gordon’s long history […]
Hot-Air Balloon Accidents in Australia: Who Is Responsible?
Hot-Air Balloon Accidents in Australia: Who Is Responsible? A sunrise hot-air balloon flight feels calm and effortless. Behind the scenes, however, commercial balloon operators are subject to strict aviation laws that determine who is responsible if something goes wrong. While balloons operate very differently from planes and helicopters, they are still part of Australia’s civil […]