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documentary ‘Athlete A’ has encouraged gymnasts to speak out against abuse they have suffered.
23 August 2020Adair Donaldson was interviewed by Tracey Holmes on The Ticket about the Human Rights Commission's investigation into 'child cruelty' in Australian gymnastics.
allegations of child abuse within Gymnastics Australia
July 31, 2020Gymnastics Australia has announced an independent review into its own "culture and practices" following abuse allegations from a number of high-profile...

racehorses get treated better: gymnasts get a lawyer.
29 July 2020A group of 30 current and former elite Australian gymnasts have retained a specialist lawyer to lobby Gymnastics Australia to hold an independent inquiry.

clock is ticking for survivors of abuse in the ADF.
May 6, 2020No doubt, abuse is a hard subject for people to talk about. Often, many survivors struggle to come forward for many years, let alone...

submission in support of setting aside settlement agreements for past child abuse claims.
April 20, 2020Donaldson Law, together with Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia, has made a submission to the NSW Government in support of setting aside settlement...

COVID-19 – how we’re working.
April 2, 2020We are firmly committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. We have adopted measures developed by the Queensland Law...

sharing our firms COVID-19 journey so far.
April 2, 2020Law firms continue to be an essential business or undertaking, and are not required to close due to COVID-19. And rightly so, as...

good work, Bulldogs – because you can’t train against stupid behaviour.
March 18, 2020Another day, another NRL sex scandal. Many of us are feeling disheartened, disillusioned and dog-tired at the news that two Bulldogs players took two...

bring back McClellan and his band to play one more time.
March 5, 2020Deny, fight, disrespect. Repeat. Unfortunately that is still situation normal for many Australian institutions facing abuse claims. As the cover-up culture...

are australian institutions doing enough to support survivors of sexual abuse post the Royal Commission?
February 19, 2020Listen to Adair Donaldson's interview with ABC Southern Queensland today and tell us what you think.

tips for choosing the right lawyer.
February 6, 2020Survivors of abuse may be able to seek compensation or redress for the abuse they have experienced. They may have multiple options, and it...

Australian Defence Force lessons from abuse survivors.
January 16, 2020On 15th January 2020, The Australian published an article titled 'Australian Defence Force sex assault charges double' we encourage you to read our...

survivor farming
November 8, 2019Over the last year we have seen an alarming trend towards individuals and organisations targeting abuse survivors, supposedly offering to help them and act...

institutional child sexual abuse survivors can now apply for compensation under the National Redress Scheme.
July 4, 2018The scheme will hold institutions accountable, and help survivors access the support services they need. WIN news interviews Adair Donaldson about the scheme.

which is the best option for survivors of abuse?
July 4, 2018Find out now by listening to Adair Donaldson talking to ABC Southern Queensland Radio earlier this week.

defence abuse survivors get second chance at reparation.
December 18, 2017The Department of Defence has announced a revised Defence Reparation Scheme, for survivors of Defence abuse. The new scheme offers survivors a second chance...

sharing our firms COVID-19 journey so far.
April 2, 2020Law firms continue to be an essential business or undertaking, and are not required to close due to COVID-19. And rightly so, as...

good work, Bulldogs – because you can’t train against stupid behaviour.
March 18, 2020Another day, another NRL sex scandal. Many of us are feeling disheartened, disillusioned and dog-tired at the news that two Bulldogs players took two...

tips for choosing the right lawyer.
February 6, 2020Survivors of abuse may be able to seek compensation or redress for the abuse they have experienced. They may have multiple options, and it...

city firm’s novel approach to family law.
December 10, 2019A Toowoomba law firm has expanded its offerings in the region, incorporating family law into the practice for the first time, but with a...

survivor farming
November 8, 2019Over the last year we have seen an alarming trend towards individuals and organisations targeting abuse survivors, supposedly offering to help them and act...

we’re proud to present Busby Marou in concert on November 23rd in Sydney.
August 25, 2017A concert in support of the Full Stop Foundation, a wonderful organisation that assists women and families at their most vulnerable. Tickets on sale now!

sydney women’s fund – 2016 films for change series.
May 30, 2016We are very proud to be a sponsor for this event. Adair Donaldson will be moderating a panel discussion following the screening. We hope to see you there.
safer sydney: tougher stand needed on alcohol-fuelled violence.
January 10, 2014With the spate of recent public assaults through Sydney, we are seeing an ever increasing tendency for people to blame alcohol...

documentary ‘Athlete A’ has encouraged gymnasts to speak out against abuse they have suffered.
23 August 2020Adair Donaldson was interviewed by Tracey Holmes on The Ticket about the Human Rights Commission's investigation into 'child cruelty' in Australian gymnastics.
allegations of child abuse within Gymnastics Australia
July 31, 2020Gymnastics Australia has announced an independent review into its own "culture and practices" following abuse allegations from a number of high-profile...

racehorses get treated better: gymnasts get a lawyer.
29 July 2020A group of 30 current and former elite Australian gymnasts have retained a specialist lawyer to lobby Gymnastics Australia to hold an independent inquiry.

clock is ticking for survivors of abuse in the ADF.
May 6, 2020No doubt, abuse is a hard subject for people to talk about. Often, many survivors struggle to come forward for many years, let alone...

submission in support of setting aside settlement agreements for past child abuse claims.
April 20, 2020Donaldson Law, together with Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia, has made a submission to the NSW Government in support of setting aside settlement...

COVID-19 – how we’re working.
April 2, 2020We are firmly committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. We have adopted measures developed by the Queensland Law...

sharing our firms COVID-19 journey so far.
April 2, 2020Law firms continue to be an essential business or undertaking, and are not required to close due to COVID-19. And rightly so, as...

good work, Bulldogs – because you can’t train against stupid behaviour.
March 18, 2020Another day, another NRL sex scandal. Many of us are feeling disheartened, disillusioned and dog-tired at the news that two Bulldogs players took two...

bring back McClellan and his band to play one more time.
March 5, 2020Deny, fight, disrespect. Repeat. Unfortunately that is still situation normal for many Australian institutions facing abuse claims. As the cover-up culture...

are australian institutions doing enough to support survivors of sexual abuse post the Royal Commission?
February 19, 2020Listen to Adair Donaldson's interview with ABC Southern Queensland today and tell us what you think.

tips for choosing the right lawyer.
February 6, 2020Survivors of abuse may be able to seek compensation or redress for the abuse they have experienced. They may have multiple options, and it...

Australian Defence Force lessons from abuse survivors.
January 16, 2020On 15th January 2020, The Australian published an article titled 'Australian Defence Force sex assault charges double' we encourage you to read our...

survivor farming
November 8, 2019Over the last year we have seen an alarming trend towards individuals and organisations targeting abuse survivors, supposedly offering to help them and act...

institutional child sexual abuse survivors can now apply for compensation under the National Redress Scheme.
July 4, 2018The scheme will hold institutions accountable, and help survivors access the support services they need. WIN news interviews Adair Donaldson about the scheme.

which is the best option for survivors of abuse?
July 4, 2018Find out now by listening to Adair Donaldson talking to ABC Southern Queensland Radio earlier this week.

defence abuse survivors get second chance at reparation.
December 18, 2017The Department of Defence has announced a revised Defence Reparation Scheme, for survivors of Defence abuse. The new scheme offers survivors a second chance...

sharing our firms COVID-19 journey so far.
April 2, 2020Law firms continue to be an essential business or undertaking, and are not required to close due to COVID-19. And rightly so, as...

good work, Bulldogs – because you can’t train against stupid behaviour.
March 18, 2020Another day, another NRL sex scandal. Many of us are feeling disheartened, disillusioned and dog-tired at the news that two Bulldogs players took two...

tips for choosing the right lawyer.
February 6, 2020Survivors of abuse may be able to seek compensation or redress for the abuse they have experienced. They may have multiple options, and it...

city firm’s novel approach to family law.
December 10, 2019A Toowoomba law firm has expanded its offerings in the region, incorporating family law into the practice for the first time, but with a...

survivor farming
November 8, 2019Over the last year we have seen an alarming trend towards individuals and organisations targeting abuse survivors, supposedly offering to help them and act...

we’re proud to present Busby Marou in concert on November 23rd in Sydney.
August 25, 2017A concert in support of the Full Stop Foundation, a wonderful organisation that assists women and families at their most vulnerable. Tickets on sale now!

sydney women’s fund – 2016 films for change series.
May 30, 2016We are very proud to be a sponsor for this event. Adair Donaldson will be moderating a panel discussion following the screening. We hope to see you there.
safer sydney: tougher stand needed on alcohol-fuelled violence.
January 10, 2014With the spate of recent public assaults through Sydney, we are seeing an ever increasing tendency for people to blame alcohol...
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