In today’s global economy, with increasing access to information and to new technology, Australia’s privacy framework offers important protections for individuals as threats to the collection and retention of personal information continue to grow.
Many people injured at work in Queensland are unclear whether they would be able to make a workers’ compensation claim if they are travelling to or from work – this is often called a “journey claim”.
An August 2024 Supreme Court of Queensland decision highlights how time limits in medical negligence claims can sometimes be extended. In this win for our client, IM Lawyers successfully argued that a “material fact of a decisive character” justified an extension, despite the usual three-year deadline to commence proceedings.
Evidence is the foundation of any successful institutional abuse claim. By thoroughly investigating and compiling records, reports, and witness testimony, we’re able to build a compelling case on behalf of survivors of institutional abuse.