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fear, shame and win at all costs.
February 15, 2022As a lawyer working with elite athletes and coaches, I have listened to extensive evidence of training regimes that are based on fear and shame.
Paine saga a reminder of how digital misconduct can be a ‘career killer’.
November 26, 2021The 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”.
5 August 2020Adair 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.
June 29, 2021Sports 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’.
June 27, 2021“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.
June 27, 2021Donaldson 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.
June 26, 2021“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.
June 16, 2021Adair 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.
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...
important dates for the Royal Commission.
September 13, 2017The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse is in the process of drawing to a close, with its final report due...
why have we let australia’s most important helpline slip into money-making hands?
September 7, 2017At Donaldson Law we think the Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia (RDVSA) is a wonderful organisation. To find out why, read Adair's latest article.
australian institutions must follow the ADF blueprint to repair cultural issues of sexual abuse.
September 2, 2017Survivors 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.
August 23, 2017Adair Donaldson talks to Fran Kelly about the findings of the Royal Commission's investigation into child sexual abuse within the ADF.
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...
fear, shame and win at all costs.
February 15, 2022As a lawyer working with elite athletes and coaches, I have listened to extensive evidence of training regimes that are based on fear and shame.
Paine saga a reminder of how digital misconduct can be a ‘career killer’.
November 26, 2021The 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”.
5 August 2020Adair 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.
June 29, 2021Sports 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’.
June 27, 2021“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.
June 27, 2021Donaldson 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.
June 26, 2021“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.
June 16, 2021Adair 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.
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...
important dates for the Royal Commission.
September 13, 2017The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse is in the process of drawing to a close, with its final report due...
why have we let australia’s most important helpline slip into money-making hands?
September 7, 2017At Donaldson Law we think the Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia (RDVSA) is a wonderful organisation. To find out why, read Adair's latest article.
australian institutions must follow the ADF blueprint to repair cultural issues of sexual abuse.
September 2, 2017Survivors 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.
August 23, 2017Adair Donaldson talks to Fran Kelly about the findings of the Royal Commission's investigation into child sexual abuse within the ADF.
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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