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Year in review – major developments in abuse law

By: Patrick Thompson and Gemma Burke Close to 10 years after the Royal Commission handed down its final report, civil claims for damages arising from child abuse remain a contested, difficult, but important area of law. As more claims are advanced that push against the margins, obtaining clear guidance from the Courts is critical to practitioners on both sides. We have assembled a collection of case notes of interest that ...

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High Court considers complex questions likely to impact future institutional abuse decisions

By: Richard Leder OAM, Chris Lawrance and Lauren Davis  Bird v DP (A Pseudonym) At a glance In 2020, DP commenced proceedings claiming damages arising from sexual assaults committed by a Catholic Priest, Father Bryan Coffey, at the home of DP’s parents in Port Fairy in 1971. At first instance, Justice Jack Forest held that the Diocese was vicariously liable for the actions of Coffey and awarded DP compensation of ...

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Gender Pay Gap Statement

Over the past five years, Wotton + Kearney has embarked on a deliberate journey to improve gender equity. Our journey has been guided by an unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging for our people aligned to our purpose: to create a place of work where everyone can thrive. A cornerstone of this commitment is our approach to addressing and reducing the gender pay gap. Despite our ...

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