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This information sheet covers the differential regional and rural health outcomes in various communities, highlighting the impact on citizens of NSW rural and regional areas. Rural and Regional Health Outcomes In this information sheet, we explain why regional health services…

This information sheet provides information concerning the liability of an IVF clinic or fertility treatment provider for mistakes that result in financial loss, loss of opportunity and psychiatric injury. If you have suffered as a result of a mistake made…

This information sheet concerns findings of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct against Dr John Joseph Grygiel. On 17 March 2021, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) handed down its reasons for decision, which included the following protective orders:…

This information sheet provides information concerning the criminal convictions against Ms Kalati and her permanent prohibition from providing any health services in any capacity. We discuss the possible compensation options for patients who have been a victim of Ms Kalati’s…

This information sheet covers the differential regional and rural health outcomes in various communities, highlighting the impact on citizens of NSW rural and regional areas. Rural and Regional Health Outcomes In this information sheet, we explain why regional health services…

This information sheet provides information concerning the liability of an IVF clinic or fertility treatment provider for mistakes that result in financial loss, loss of opportunity and psychiatric injury. If you have suffered as a result of a mistake made…

This information sheet concerns findings of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct against Dr John Joseph Grygiel. On 17 March 2021, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) handed down its reasons for decision, which included the following protective orders:…

This information sheet provides information concerning the criminal convictions against Ms Kalati and her permanent prohibition from providing any health services in any capacity. We discuss the possible compensation options for patients who have been a victim of Ms Kalati’s…

This Information Sheet provides information concerning the liability of a school (or school authority) in negligence, in circumstances where a student suffers personal injury, loss and damage. We discuss the compensation options available to students (and their families) when students…

This information sheet concerns findings of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct against Dr John Joseph Grygiel. On 17 March 2021, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) handed down its reasons for decision, which included the following protective orders:…

No Win No Fee Costs Agreements (also known as Conditional Costs Agreements) between solicitors and clients have become more and more common in our legal system particularly in respect of litigation involving personal injury, professional/medical negligence and estate and family…

In this information sheet we cover workers compensation case conferences, what to expect and what your obligations are. In summary: • A medical consultation is separate from a case conference; • The employee has a right to medical privacy at…

In this information sheet we explain your rights if you have been injured at work, payments you are entitled to and your treatment options. Workers compensation is a complicated area of Law that is constantly changing. If your injury does…

In this information sheet, we outline the process for making a personal injury claim following a motor vehicle accident, your treatment options and the time limits that apply. Personal injury following a motor vehicle accident is a complex area of…

No Win No Fee Costs Agreements (also known as Conditional Costs Agreements) between solicitors and clients have become more and more common in our legal system particularly in respect of litigation involving personal injury, professional/medical negligence and estate and family…

What is the escaping violence payment? Under the two-year Escaping Violence Payment trial, the Federal Government will provide women leaving violent relationships a one-off payment of up to $5,000 to assist women and children safely leave violent households and establish…

Parental responsibility refers to how decisions are made for children. Generally parental responsibility is in relation to long-term decisions more so than day-to-day decisions. Long-term decisions primarily relate to where the children live, what health care they receive, what schools…