Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic)
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Intentional torts and certificates of assessment under the Wrongs Act
21st Mar 2019Angela Sdrinis explores the effects of the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) on victims of sexual assault seeking to claim pain and suffering damages, with a particular focus on the recent case of Thompson v State of Victoria [2019] VCC 166.
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Melbourne wall collapse: compensation under the Sentencing Act
20th Apr 2017Recent compensation settlements involving the families of pedestrians killed by a wall collapse highlight a rarely used avenue of compensation: claims under the Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic).