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divorce after christmas.

January is a time of new beginnings, but unfortunately it is also a time when many people are faced with separation and divorce

the last post – podcast interview with Adair Donaldson.

Interview Podcast with The Last Post

a guide to land resumption part 6 – why you need an experienced solicitor.

The sooner you speak to an experienced lawyer about your potential land resumption, the better your long term outcomes will be. There are so...

a guide to land resumption part 5 – notice of intention to resume.

Receiving a Notice of Intention to Resume marks an important step in your land being resumed. For a start, you now have 30 days...

a guide to land resumption part 4 – legal basics.

"Can they actually take my land?" What are your basic rights and options if you are facing the possible resumption of your land? What...

woman claims she was raped as a teenager at Mildura police station.

Donaldson Law solicitor Marguerite Donaldson said they had attempted to resolve the matter with the state out of court, but ultimately were left with...

abused swimmers engage gymnasts’ lawyer.

“The time has passed for Swimming Australia to control this process…” Donaldson said.

watch Adair on the Today show speaking with Alison Langdon about abuse in swimming.

Adair explains that abuse in sport is not isolated to swimming, he also lists 5 important areas we should be starting with to address these issues.

‘petri dish for abuse’: gymnastics faces a reckoning in Australia.

Imagine if we were treating racehorses or greyhounds like this – there’d be public uproar - Lawyer Adair Donaldson.

gymnasts seek compensation ‘for harm’.

"Our clients now feel heard, they feel believed, that their truth has now been accepted — that’s an important validating factor for most survivors."

special counsel Lisa Kinder shares her thoughts on the AHRC Independent Review of Gymnastics.

You can listen to Lisa's interview with Patricia Karvelas on RN Drive between 14:50 - 22:48.

AIS accused of ignoring decades of allegations of physical and psychological abuse of gymnasts.

Donaldson Law's Lisa Kinder was interviewed by the ABC for this report into the abuse child gymnasts suffered at the AIS.

boys should be warned they could end up in jail for breaking consent laws.

defence abuse survivors get second chance at reparation.

The Department of Defence has announced a revised Defence Reparation Scheme, for survivors of Defence abuse. The new scheme offers survivors a second chance...

australian institutions must follow the ADF blueprint to repair cultural issues of sexual abuse.

Survivors of sexual abuse want change. They often feel ashamed of what they have endured and many will struggle with how to talk about...

Royal Commission finds there was widespread abuse of recruits at HMAS Leeuwin.

Adair Donaldson talks to Fran Kelly about the findings of the Royal Commission's investigation into child sexual abuse within the ADF.

survivors of historic sex abuse in the ADF have a second chance at compensation.

Thousands of Australian Defence Force survivors subjected to historical sexual abuse while working in the navy, army and Air Force have a second chance...

Defence abuse compensation welcome, but no details.

Adair Donaldson talks about the proposed Royal Commission redress scheme, in relation to the Australian Defence Force, on ABC Radio program PM last Friday.

our unis need to stamp out sexual assault – this is what the ADF can teach them.

Adair Donaldson discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Australian universities as they deal with sexual assault.

survivors of sexual abuse – a guide to legal fees.

As the Royal Commission continues to highlight the extent of child abuse that has occurred in institutions, the survivors of this abuse are turning...

victims of Defence abuse and bastardisation hail govt decision to drop time limits for claims.

Listen to Adair Donaldson, Director of Donaldson Law speaking with Michael Brissenden this morning on AM.

reports of abuse to the Defence Ombudsman close on 30th June 2022.

Lisa Kinder speaks with WIN News regarding concerns that past and current ADF members are unaware of their eligibility for a reparation payment of...

Paine saga a reminder of how digital misconduct can be a ‘career killer’.

The way lawyer Adair Donaldson sees it, each incident should make us stop and think about how we conduct ourselves online.

empathy, duty and making a difference – Adair features on the “Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast”.

Adair Donaldson says that it was his privilege to sit down with Clarissa and discuss the deeper side of law, the side that gets him out of bed in the morning.

you can’t bury scandals, integrity boss David Sharpe tells sports administrators.

Sports Integrity Australia boss David Sharpe says administrators can no longer “bury” scandals. And following Olympic swimmer Maddie Groves’s claims of...

swimming australia crisis: officials admit abuse ‘dates back decades’.

“The time has passed for Swimming Australia to control this process…the Human Rights Commission needs to step in,” Donaldson said.

woman claims she was raped as a teenager at Mildura police station.

Donaldson Law solicitor Marguerite Donaldson said they had attempted to resolve the matter with the state out of court, but ultimately were left with...

watch Adair on the Today show speaking with Alison Langdon about abuse in swimming.

Adair explains that abuse in sport is not isolated to swimming, he also lists 5 important areas we should be starting with to address these issues.

promo clip: workplace sexual harassment training resource

In 2019, Donaldson Law were retained by the Queensland Law Society to design, develop and produce a training resource addressing workplace sexual harassment.

brand new homes to be bulldozed following announcement of Bruce Highway upgrade.

When the people of Queensland think that decisions made by the Queensland Government are so ridiculous, far-fetched and ill-considered that it should be...

Pioneer Valley hydro project throws residents a curve ball.

Residents in the beautiful Pioneer Valley inland from Mackay have been thrown a curve ball this week, following the announcement of the Queensland...

inland rail: why Qld landholders are missing out on ‘fair compensation’.

QUEENSLAND landholders impacted by Inland Rail are at a major disadvantage compared to their interstate counterparts, according to a lawyer advising...

domestic violence against women and children.

This is not a women's issue!

family lawyer Sarah Adams featured on Talkin’ Toowoomba podcast.

The Talkin' Toowoomba podcast chats to a lawyer Sarah Adams from Donaldson Law who is passionate about our non-confrontational approach to Family Law.

Defence Force family matters in understanding hands.

Life in the Defence Forces is hard. It is no wonder that often families wear the brunt of the cost that comes from serving...

family law – 8 tips to help reduce your legal fees.

Going through divorce or separation can be a stressful time in your life. Here at Donaldson Law, we do not want you to be...

city firm’s novel approach to family law.

A Toowoomba law firm has expanded its offerings in the region, incorporating family law into the practice for the first time, but with a...

a timely reminder.

The importance of offering a viable alternative to your family issues ending up in the Family Law Courts. Essential reading for anyone in the...