The Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Act 2026 closes a longstanding gap between institutional liability and financial accountability, preventing offenders from using superannuation to shield assets from child abuse compensation orders — and reinforcing a broader shift toward enforceable justice for survivors.
Your shareholders agreement was drafted to handle competitors, departing co-founders, and majority exits. It probably wasn’t drafted to handle family law. Here’s what business owners and co-founders need to know before that gap becomes a problem.
When a business is part of a property settlement, the valuation method chosen – and how competing expert opinions are resolved – directly shapes the outcome. This guide explains the three principal methodologies, the forensic accountant’s role, and the practical stakes.
If your child attended a Sydney daycare and you’re watching the Operation Moonbi coverage anxiously, this is for you. Koffels explains what the investigation involves, what to do if the AFP makes contact, and where families can find support.
Seeking witnesses from Patrician Brothers College (All Saints Catholic School), Liverpool NSW, around 1970. Confidential support available.
Koffels Solicitors & Barristers are seeking witnesses who attended or worked at St Joseph’s College, Ouyen during the early to mid-1980s. Confidential information from former students or staff may assist a Survivor in a historical abuse matter.
Koffels is seeking witnesses from Yeoval Public School (NSW) around 1983. Confidential information is sought regarding alleged abuse by a former teacher during class time. Former students, staff, and community members with relevant recollections are encouraged to contact us.
Allegations linked to Brother William Beninati (Brother Vales) highlight the importance of institutional accountability. Learn about systemic failures, survivor impacts, and possible options in NSW.
Survivors of the Parramatta Marist High School Canoe Club have taken action over historical abuse by teacher Graeme Stuart Hawkins. This article outlines the court findings, institutional failures, and our ongoing work to help additional Survivors come forward confidentially.
