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Gordon Legal Founded in Melbourne in 2010, Gordon Legal puts people first. With decades of experience, we win hard cases for everyday people. For our clients, and for us.

We talk straight, we listen, & we fight for our clients. Because at Gordon Legal, it’s personal.

02/09/2026

Not every work injury happens in a single accident.

For workers doing repetitive, heavy, or physically demanding work, injuries can develop gradually over months or years. What gets dismissed as “wear and tear” may still be connected to someone’s employment and may give rise to WorkCover entitlements.

For AMWU Victoria delegates and HSRs, that can be an important distinction when a worker tells you they’ve “just put up with it for years”.

In this video, Gordon Legal lawyer Masa explains what can matter when assessing gradual or repetitive strain injuries, and why workers shouldn’t simply assume their injury is part of the aging process or something they have to accept as part of their job.

Gordon Legal is proud to support AMWU members with advice about their WorkCover rights.

If you’re unsure whether an injury may be work-related, or if you sustained an injury due to years of your physically demanding job, contact Gordon Legal for advice.

🔗 gordonlegal.com.au/WorkCover

A safety system was overridden.A 200-tonne crane toppled.Workers were put at risk of being crushed.The cause? WorkSafe f...
31/08/2026

A safety system was overridden.
A 200-tonne crane toppled.
Workers were put at risk of being crushed.

The cause? WorkSafe found the crane had been operated outside its rated capacity while the load limiter override was activated. WorkSafe also found that workers had been positioned close to moving loads.

Nobody was injured. But the danger was there and the risk was real.

Exclusion zones keep workers out of crane operating areas, lifting zones, and the path of moving loads.

WorkSafe data reveals the reality:
• 32% of Victorian construction deaths involved vehicles or moving objects
• Being hit by moving objects caused 11% of construction claims

When safety systems are bypassed and exclusion zones fail, workers pay the price.

Injured on site? Know your rights.
If work leaves you injured you may be entitled to WorkCover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and lump-sum payouts.

Don't navigate the complex legal system alone while recovering.

Gordon Legal’s experienced workers’ compensation team are here to help. With our No Win, No Fee service, you can focus on recovery while we fight for your rights.

🔗 gordonlegal.com.au/WorkCover

Congratulations to the Gordon Legal lawyers recognised in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings across Employment Law and Inju...
31/08/2026

Congratulations to the Gordon Legal lawyers recognised in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings across Employment Law and Injury Compensation.

This year’s individual rankings include:

🏆 Victoria Keays - Preeminent, Asbestos & Dust Diseases Compensation, Victoria
🏆 Tess Dickie - Leading, Asbestos & Dust Diseases Compensation, Victoria
🏆 Amber Chen - Recommended, Work Injury Compensation, Victoria
🏆 Marcus Clayton - Recommended, Employment, Victoria

“Our Preeminent and Leading lawyers are those who consistently draw the praise of both clients and peers.” – Doyle’s Guide

Gordon Legal has also been recognised in six firm rankings this year, including First Tier for Asbestos & Dust Diseases Compensation and Second Tier for Work Injury Compensation in Victoria.

Congratulations to Victoria, Tess, Amber, and Marcus, and to the teams behind Gordon Legal’s recognised practices for their expertise and the work they do for our clients.

17/08/2026

Robodebt FAQs: “So what’s happening next?”

Once all Group Members have been notified of their eligibility and Group Member Category, the next step is the Settlement Assessment. Group Members will choose if they’d like their individual circumstances to be taken into account when determining their compensation, or if they’d like the quicker Fixed Payment option. Andrew Grech explains in this short video.

Got questions?
Chances are, our FAQs have the answer. If they don’t, leave us a comment and we’ll answer your question in an upcoming post and on our website.

🔗 gordonlegal.com.au/robodebt-faqs

ABC News has reported on the class action filed in the Federal Court last month by Gordon Legal on behalf of Aboriginal ...
12/08/2026

ABC News has reported on the class action filed in the Federal Court last month by Gordon Legal on behalf of Aboriginal Community Police Officers (ACPOs) serving in the Northern Territory Police Force.

The class action covers racial vilification and abuse directed at ACPOs, or directed at an Indigenous person or persons in the presence of ACPOs, as well unequal terms and conditions of employment. The class action was filed by Gordon Legal following the termination of a representative complaint filed in the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Gordon Legal Partner Seb O'Meara said: "[Our clients] allege systemic racial vilification and abuse, both directed at them personally, but also directed to others - including community members - by members of the NT Police Force, in their presence. They think that change is really important, and that is what is motivating them."

If you have worked in the Northern Territory as an Aboriginal Community Police Officer, we encourage you to go gordonlegal.com.au/acpo to register.

Read the full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-04/nt-police-aboriginal-officers-launch-class-action-court/106994800

10/08/2026

Robodebt FAQs: “I didn't register in time. Can I register now?”

Unfortunately, the answer is no. Partner Andrew Grech explains why.

Got questions?
Chances are, our FAQs have the answer. If they don’t, leave us a comment and we’ll answer your question in an upcoming post and on our website.

🔗 gordonlegal.com.au/robodebt-faqs

Content warning: child sexual abuse On Thursday 30 July 2026, the Victorian Government formally apologised in Parliament...
31/07/2026

Content warning: child sexual abuse

On Thursday 30 July 2026, the Victorian Government formally apologised in Parliament to victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in Victorian government schools.

The apology was a public acknowledgement, on the record, for the abuse that happened and the state that failed to prevent it. The apology is one of nine recommendations made by the Board of Inquiry into Historical Child Sexual Abuse in its report to the Victorian Government on 26 February 2024.

However, as the Victorian Government has acknowledged, an apology needs to be backed by meaningful action. And it’s important to remember that your legal rights to compensation remain the same.

Click here to learn more about the Parliamentary Apology and what it means for survivors: https://bit.ly/parliamentary-apology-article

If this brings anything up for you, support is available:
Specialist Sexual Assault Services: peak.sasvic.org.au/servicemap
Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292 | www.sacl.com.au
Blue Knot Foundation: 1300 657 380 | blueknot.org.au
Lifeline (24/7 Crisis Line): 13 11 14 | Text: 0477 131 114 (6pm to midnight) | lifeline.org.au

Robodebt FAQs: What does this status in the portal mean?Status: ID Verification Lodged⇢ This means you’ve provided your ...
28/07/2026

Robodebt FAQs: What does this status in the portal mean?

Status: ID Verification Lodged
⇢ This means you’ve provided your ID and it’s being reviewed. Hold tight - we’ll let you know via email once your ID has been verified.

Status: Manual ID Verification Required
⇢ This means the ID verification system used, GBD, wasn’t able to verify your ID and we need to manually review it. This will occur over the coming weeks, and there’s nothing for you to do now. We’ll let you know by email if we need anything further or to confirm we’ve been able to manually verify your ID. This won’t delay the date of your payment.

Status: Submitted to Commonwealth
⇢ This means we have not sent out your email with your Notice of Eligibility. Hold tight - we’ll have it out to you as soon as we can. All emails will be sent out by 11.59pm on Monday 27 July 2026.

Supporting Documentation Request
⇢ You may be asked to provide supporting documents to help with your assessment. Gordon Legal are here to help you if you’re unsure what to do or which documents you may need.

Questionnaire Request
⇢ Depending on your Group Member Category, you may be asked to complete a short Questionnaire. This helps confirm whether you experienced financial loss or personal injury as a result of Robodebt.

Status: Ineligibility Advised
⇢ This means your registration has been deemed ineligible. This is likely because the Commonwealth determined that your specific debt did not meet the legal criteria for a Robodebt. This means it was not calculated on income averaging, but on actual income information provided.

Got questions?
⇢ Chances are, our FAQs have the answer. If they don’t, leave us a comment and we’ll answer your question in an upcoming post and on our website.

🔗 gordonlegal.com.au/robodebt-faqs

26/07/2026

Your Robodebt FAQs: What’s happening right now?

In June 2026, the Settlement for the Robodebt Class Action Appeal was approved and Gordon Legal was appointed as the Scheme Administrator.

That means that the Federal Court has trusted us to carry out the claims assessment process in accordance with the Settlement Distribution Scheme approved by the Court.

The first step of that process is letting everyone who registered at robodebtsettlement.com.au during the registration period know if they are eligible to participate in the Settlement Scheme.

Gordon Legal Partner Andrew Grech explains what the emails & letters will contain.

If you've got questions, the FAQs section on our website likely has the answer. If it doesn't, drop a comment below and we'll answer it in an upcoming video.

🔗 gordonlegal.com.au/robodebt-faqs

23/07/2026

Your Robodebt FAQs: One question at a time.

Welcome to the start of our new series where Gordon Legal Partner Andrew Grech will an-swer your Robodebt FAQs, one question at a time.

If you've got questions, the FAQs section on our website likely has the answer. If it doesn't, drop your question in a comment below and we'll answer it in an upcoming video.

🔗 gordonlegal.com.au/robodebt-faqs

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