Personal Injury

In NSW, civil claims for historical institutional abuse can be brought at any age, with no time limits. Survivors, families, or estates may pursue justice against institutions such as churches, schools, and youth centres.

Former Hobart teacher Keith Athol Bates-Willie has been found guilty on 14 charges of child sexual abuse spanning decades. We explain the verdict, key evidence, defence arguments, and what to expect as the Tasmanian Supreme Court prepares for sentencing.

The Keith Athol Bates-Willie trial details decades of alleged abuse at Tasmanian schools. We cover the allegations, defence response, and what to expect next as the jury prepares to deliberate in this significant historic abuse case.

The arrests of Joshua Brown and David James are indicative of an alarming trend within Australia’s childcare industry elucidating the need for urgent reform.

Recent legal action initiated against Sydney Swans exposes the vulnerability of young athletes prompting a broader conversation about the role of sporting institutions in protecting child safety.

Koffels Solicitors are seeking witnesses who recall Mr Lunn at Narwee High School in or around 1991. Your information could assist in a confidential legal investigation into historical sexual abuse. Please contact Sarah McLellan or Devon Silver to share details.

A former Sydney childcare worker has been charged with child sexual abuse. Six centres are linked to allegations. A further 52 are named, with no evidence of offending. Families are urged to seek legal guidance.

Survivors have come forward with claims of child sexual abuse at Wagga Wagga institutions in the 1980s–90s. Learn about the allegations, legal developments, and the rights available to survivors under NSW law

Five Australian women are suing Qatar Airways over alleged invasive examinations at Doha Airport. The Federal Court has ruled the claims can proceed to trial.