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MEJ Charity Spotlight: Cancer Council, Newborn Intensive Care Foundation, OzHarvest
This month, the MEJ team has enjoyed giving back to the Canberra community, from lacing up our walking shoes...
Back injuries in the workplace: From herniated discs to permanent disability
A back injury at work can change everything. What starts as pain after lifting something heavy can become a...
Construction site accidents in Canberra: Your rights when safety measures fail
Construction sites are inherently dangerous workplaces. Despite strict safety regulations across the ACT, serious accidents still happen, often because...
Injured in a car accident in Canberra? Here’s what could cost you your claim
By Associate Jack Reid Being injured in a motor vehicle accident is stressful enough. But for many Canberrans, the...
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Childbirth: Your rights and when they may be broken, with reference to the recent decision of Gawthrop v Bendigo Health [2026] VSC 15
An opinion piece by Associate Isobel Hall Childbirth is often a period of significant vulnerability in a woman’s life....
Misread scans and test results: medical negligence in pathology and radiology
When something is picked up on a scan or in a test result, timely and accurate reporting is critical....
Consent in birth trauma cases – your right to say no
When you’re in labour, feeling exhausted, in pain, and vulnerable, the last thing you want is to feel pressured...
Delayed cancer diagnosis in Canberra: When doctors miss the signs
You visit your doctor worried about symptoms, hoping for answers and timely care. But what if your concerns are...
Opinion: Why ACT Laws haven’t kept pace with E-Scooters and E-Bikes
By MEJ Partner James Treloar Electric mobility is here to stay. In Canberra, as in other major Australian centres,...
Get to know Heather Ross: Medical expertise meets compassionate advocacy
You can’t turn back the clock. But you can make the future better. That’s the philosophy driving Heather Ross,...
MEJ Charity Spotlight: Stroke Foundation Australia and Ronald McDonald House Canberra
This month we are proud to spotlight two organisations providing crucial support during life’s most challenging moments, the Stroke...
Former St Michael’s High School Wagga Wagga gym teacher jailed for historical sexual abuse of students
Former gym teacher at St Michael’s Regional High School Wagga Wagga, Christopher Frost, has been sentenced to three years...