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Can Passengers Claim Compensation After An Accident

Motor Vehicle Injury

Passengers who are injured in motor vehicle accidents generally have access to the same entitlements as drivers who are injured in a motor vehicle accident,…

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Can a worker still receive compensation for surgery years after an injury?

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

Case: Scott v Return to Work Corporation of South Australia [2026] SAET 52 A recent decision by the South Australian Employment Tribunal confirms that workers…

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Can Surgery Change a Threshold Injury CTP Claim in NSW?

Motor Vehicle Injury

Case: Mandoukos v Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd [2026] NSWSC 911 Why This Case Matters The NSW Supreme Court has confirmed that surgery required because of…

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Christian Brothers Sexual Abuse Claims and Asset Transfers Under Scrutiny

Institutional AbusePersonal Injury

Content Warning: This article discusses historical child sexual abuse and may be distressing for some readers. A recent ABC Four Corners investigation broadcast on 7…

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How Long Does It Take to Administer a Deceased Estate?

Estate AdministrationWills & Estates

A straightforward deceased estate will often take around 9–12 months to fully administer, although some simple estates can be completed sooner and complex estates may…

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Who can contest a Will in Australia?

Will disputesWills & Estates

A family provision claim is a legal application to the Court by a person who feels they have not received adequate provision from a deceased…

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Can a CTP Insurer Refuse to Fund Surgery? Queensland Court Decision Explained

Motor Vehicle InjuryPersonal Injury

Case: Simmons v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2026] QDC 105 When an injured person’s own doctors recommend surgery but the insurer’s doctors disagree, can the…

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Should You Use AI to Review Legal Documents?

Compensation LawGeneral Law

Over the past year, we’ve noticed more and more clients mentioning that they’ve asked ChatGPT, or another AI platform, to look over a letter of…

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Can an employer force you to take annual leave under the Fair Work Act? 

Employment law

Under the Fair Work Act, an employee can take paid annual leave for a period of time agreed upon with their employer, but what if…

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What Should You Do In The First 24 Hours After A Car Accident? 

Motor Vehicle Injury

A car accident can happen in an instant, and in the chaos that follows, most people have no idea what to do next. Your hands…

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Announcing our 2026 promotions

Firm Updates

Turner Freeman are pleased to announce the following promotions across our offices, including promotions to Partner, Special Counsel, Senior Associate and Associate. Partnership appointments Jessica…

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Worker With Pre-Existing Mental Health Condition Wins Psychological Injury Compensation Appeal 

Compensation Law

Can you claim workers’ compensation for a psychological injury if you already had mental health issues? Yes. Having a pre-existing psychological condition such as anxiety, depression or…

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