Personal Injury Child sexual abuse more common than most parents think Child sexual abuse affects 1 in 4 Australians before age 18 – more than mental illness, road trauma, or theft combined. Most parents would be surprised. Here’s what the research shows.
Koffels News The Survivors Law: A New Phase for Superannuation and Abuse Compensation 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.
Commercial The Family Law Risk Hidden in Your Shareholders Agreement 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.
Family Law and Divorce How a Business Is Valued in a Family Law Property Settlement 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.
Criminal Law Human Trafficking Laws in Australia: Why Convictions Are So Rare Australia’s human trafficking laws are among the world’s most detailed. The gap between legislation and justice — just 24 convictions against nearly 500 identified victims over 15 years — reveals a system that is failing the people it exists to protect.
Criminal Law Operation Moonbi — What Families Need to Know 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.
Commercial The Matildas’ Ascent Continues: But is the Law Lagging Behind? As the Matildas prepare to contest an AFC Cup final, their rise reflects more than sporting success. It signals a profound shift in the economics of modern sport. Yet while their commercial value has surged, the legal frameworks governing pay, ownership, and access remain tethered to an earlier era. The result is a growing misalignment between what the game has become and how it is regulated.
Litigation A Tobacco Moment for Social media? The Litigation Reshaping Liability A wave of litigation against social media giants is beginning to reshape the legal landscape. In K.G.M. v Meta, a US jury accepted that platform design can give rise to liability, marking a significant shift with potential implications for Australian law.
Personal Injury Justice vs Compensation – What’s the Difference and Why It Matters Before making a claim for historical abuse it is important to understand the differences between civil justice and compensation.
