Four Officers, One Allegation: The Bullying Claims Now Before the Supreme Court In early September 2026, four separate writs landed in the Supreme Court of Victoria within the space of about a week. Different officers, different stations, different superiors named. But read together, they describe a strikingly similar experience: years of dedicated service, a period of escalating pressure at the hands of senior colleagues, and a psychiatric […] Read More…
TAC compensation secured after injured Victorian was initially told he was ineligible Ian Paterson settled with a $125,000 payout from TAC. (Stewart Chambers: 574947_01) A Victorian man who lived with years of debilitating neck pain following a road accident has secured $125,000 in pain and suffering compensation after previously believing he was not entitled to pursue a TAC claim. Noble Park resident Ian Paterson was injured in […] Read More…
Eight south-west Victorian schools linked to historical abuse investigations Eight South-West Victorian Schools linked to historical abuse investigations Arnold Thomas & Becker is investigating allegations of historical abuse connected with eight schools across south-west Victoria. The investigations involve allegations spanning several decades, from the 1960s through to more recent years. Former students have alleged that schools or responsible institutions failed to protect them, recognise […] Read More…
Peer-on-peer abuse in Victorian schools: what Courtney Livingston’s case tells us New figures released under freedom-of-information laws have put a number on something our Sexual Abuse team sees the human cost of every day: peer-on-peer sexual abuse in schools is far more common than most people realise, and it appears to be rising. What the data shows Victorian state schools recorded 2645 “concerning incidents” of a […] Read More…
Medical Board refers Simon Gordon to VCAT: what it means for the women we represent The Medical Board of Australia has referred former Melbourne gynaecologist Simon Gordon to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), alleging professional misconduct. It’s a significant development in a matter our Medical Negligence team has been working on for months, and one that many of our clients have been waiting to see move forward. What’s […] Read More…
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 […] Read More…
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, […] Read More…
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 […] Read More…
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 […] Read More…
Endometriosis Surgery Investigation Dr Simon Gordon Endometriosis Investigation Explained Concerns have been raised about endometriosis surgeries performed by Dr Simon Gordon. If you underwent surgery and were later told there was little or no endometriosis, you may be affected and could have legal options. Arnold Thomas & Becker is currently speaking with women who received gynaecological treatment or […] Read More…