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"You always think you're going to have time to react. That you'll have time to do something. But you don't." That's what Matt says when he looks back on the road accident that changed his life. Matt and Dinyse are a young couple living with their pets in Beaudesert, Queensland. Before their accident, they loved rock climbing, hiking, and travelling throughout Australia. Matt and Dinyse both worked physical jobs that they loved. Matt was a mechanic by trade, and Dinyse worked in a warehouse and as a horse trainer. They were SES volunteers in their local community. But a road accident changed all that. It meant that Matt and Dinyse needed to find a new way forward. Read their story here: https://brnw.ch/21wKSdS #WorkInjury #RoadSafety Omar Sarac

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in Australia. But you might not know that it's often caused by dangerous working conditions. George developed prostate cancer after exposure to dangerous chemicals at work. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It's a time to consider the need for prevention, screening, and research into treatment. Workplace exposure to cancer-causing substances raises questions about workplace safety and cancer prevention – and compensation for those who have developed cancer after a workplace exposure. Read George's story on our blog.

Toxic workplaces and bad managers might be tempted to penalise their employees for exercising their workplace rights. What kind of rights are we talking about? It might be something as simple as exercising a leave entitlement, or it might be something like exercising your right to make a complaint, get information about your employment, or act as a whistleblower. And the retaliation could be anything from a career slow-down to a sacking - even one disguised as a "redundancy". But this kind of retaliation can be against the law. One of these cases is in the news today. Jasmine Chambers took on the Bureau of Meteorology - and won, with the help of MB's Mia Pantechis. Check out the full story in The Sydney Morning Herald: https://brnw.ch/21wMoCe

🏆 Congratulations to the incredible #TeamMB people who won awards at the recent Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 🏆 Dispute Resolution/Litigation Team of the year: MB Class Actions Team Legal Support Professional of the Year: Dani Fagg We couldn't be prouder! Cameron Scott Lizzie O'Shea Vavaa Mawuli Charné F.Michael Donelly Tina Vecchio

We couldn't be more proud of Emeline Gaske: a great advocate and fighter for workers' rights, formerly an associate in MB's Employment and Industrial Law Team - and now the National Secretary of the Australian Services Union (ASU). Go Emeline! Read about her new role on the Women's Agenda website: https://brnw.ch/21wMjUj

Coffee grounds, egg powder, mould and diesel fumes: what do all these have in common? They are all potential causes of workplace asthma. The list of powders, fumes and proteins that can trigger or exacerbate asthma is long, and many of the things you'll find on the list are surprising. That's why work-related asthma can affect workers in a huge range of industries, from hairdressers to mechanics. This week is National Asthma Week. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in Australia. And in too many cases, it's caused by work-related exposure to these substances. What professions are most at risk? And what are your legal options if you're affected by work-related asthma? Ross Sottile, a lawyer in MB's dust and occupational diseases team, explains.

If you lose your job, and it wasn't fair, that means you have a case for unfair dismissal - right? Maybe. But sometimes, that's not the best option to pursue. In Australian workplace law, there are other ways to be compensated when you've lost your job because the employer did something wrong. Discrimination or retaliation are just a couple of examples of employers' behaviour that can give rise to what's known as a general protections claim. And for many plaintiffs, pursuing this kind of claim is the better option. MB's Patrick Turner, a principal lawyer in our Queensland Employment and Industrial Law practice, spoke about this to The Australian Financial Review Check out the full article here: https://brnw.ch/21wMg0a

Emily Mawson has dedicated her career to helping some of the most deserving clients, and we couldn't think of a better advocate to serve her community. We're so proud and behind you all the way! #TeamMB Australian Labor Party Anthony Albanese

Life can change in an instant. Matt and Dinyse’s story powerfully reminds us of the strength and resilience we can find within ourselves after a life-altering event. After a devastating motorbike accident, they faced unimaginable challenges but found a new path forward together.💛 Read their story here ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wM7Z3

This week is Queensland Road Safety Week 2024. 🚗💛 In 2023, there were 276 fatalities on Queensland’s roads, with many more injured. This year's theme, "Drive Safe, Arrive Safe," emphasises the importance of road safety for all road users. Whether you are a driver, cyclist, pedestrian, or passenger, your actions can significantly impact the safety of Queensland's roads. "Despite fines for dangerous driving, people continue to engage in these behaviours, causing accidents and injuries to innocent members of the public. The increase in accidents resulting in fatalities is shocking and causes immense damage to family members, friends, and first responders," says MB's Tamara Splatt. Read more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wM4xd #QueenslandRoadSafetyWeek2024 #RoadSafety