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Filing a State Ward Compensation Claim in NSW

A ‘ward of the State’ refers to a person who was under the care or custody of the State, commonly due to abandonment, neglect, or because the parents were unable to care for them. A child may also have become a ward of the State due to being a ‘status offender,’ meaning they engaged in behaviour considered unacceptable for a

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Guide to Institutional Abuse Claims

Institutional abuse can be physical or psychological and can occur in various settings, including in foster care, day care, detention centres, religious institutions, nursing homes and psychiatric or mental health care facilities. If you’re a survivor of abuse, or aware of someone who may be suffering following abuse, know that the survivor deserves justice.  In this article, we’ll offer a

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Birth Trauma Compensation Claims

While significant technological and procedural advancements have increased the safety of giving birth, sometimes the unexpected occurs. Birth traumas can happen to mothers or newborns, and may result in long-term consequences for both the affected person and their family.  If you or your baby has sustained a birth trauma injury as a result of a medical practitioner’s negligence, you may

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Claiming Compensation for Historical Abuse: How Does it Work?

If you’ve suffered abuse in the past, either from an institution or an individual, know that compensation and redress are available. This article will help you to understand ‘historical abuse’ from a legal standpoint, the eligibility criteria for those considering filing a claim and the various legal options made available.  If you would like personalised legal guidance based on your

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What are Exemplary Damages?

There are four main categories of damages that may be granted by an Australian court: compensatory, nominal, aggravated and exemplary damages — with compensatory damages being the most common, and exemplary damages being the least. Each damages category serves a specific purpose in addressing different types of harm or wrongdoing in civil cases. Here, we’ll look into exemplary damages: What

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Permanent Stay Applications in Child Abuse Cases

Various institutions have faced backlash over their decision to file permanent stay applications in child abuse-related cases. In late 2023, the High Court of Australia delivered a landmark ruling against this practice. This decision was in response to stays’ widespread criticism. It underscored the need for these institutions to address the abuse survivors’ claims more directly and responsibly, rather than

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