Websters Lawyers

01/07/2026

COULD YOU BE MISSING OUT ON HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS THROUGH YOUR SUPERANNUATION?

Many people who suffer a serious injury or illness assume that if they have a workers compensation claim, a car accident claim or some other legal case underway, that is the end of the story. Often it isn't.

Many people don't realise that they may also be entitled to a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance payout through their superannuation in addition to workers compensation, motor vehicle accident claim or a claim for damages.

READ MORE: https://websterslawyers.com.au/could-you-be-missing-out-on-hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars-through-your-superannuation

16/06/2026

CAN YOU BE ORDERED TO PAY YOUR EX'S LEGAL COSTS IN FAMILY COURT?

One of the most common questions people ask when going through separation or divorce is, “Who pays the legal costs in Family Court?”

Many people assume that if they “win” their case, the other side will have to pay their legal fees. Others assume the opposite — that no matter what happens, each person simply pays their own costs.

The reality sits somewhere in between.

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Who Pays Legal Costs in a Family Law Case? One of the most common questions people ask when going through separation or divorce is: “Who pays the legal costs in Family Court?” Many people assume that if they “win” their case, the other side will have to pay their legal fees. Others assume th...

10/06/2026

CAN WORKERS COMPENSATION STILL COVER PROBLEMS FROM AN INJURY 20 YEARS AGO?

Many workers assume that once enough time has passed after an old workplace injury, any future problems are simply part of “getting older”.

A sore knee becomes arthritis. A bad back becomes degeneration. Pain that once came and went becomes constant.

And often the assumption is:

“It happened too long ago – surely Workers Compensation won’t cover this now.”

A recent decision of the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET), involving a worker seeking approval for a knee replacement more than 20 years after his original workplace injury, challenges that assumption.

READ MORE: https://websterslawyers.com.au/can-workers-compensation-still-cover-problems-from-an-injury-20-years-ago

05/06/2026

CAN MY EX HIDE ASSETS IN A FAMILY TRUST DURING A DIVORCE?

It is one of the most common fears people have during a family law property settlement.

A husband or wife discovers that the family business, investment property, shares, farm or other major assets are not technically owned by their former partner at all. Instead, they sit inside a family tryst of discretionary trust.

READ MORE: https://websterslawyers.com.au/can-my-ex-hide-assets-in-a-family-trust-during-a-divorce

03/06/2026

IS WORKERS COMPENSATION ALL I CAN CLAIM? YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO MORE

You injured yourself at work. Perhaps you lodged a workers compensation claim and received weekly payments. Perhaps the claim ended years ago. Maybe you are even back at work and trying to move on.

So that is the end of it?

For many people, the answer is yes.

But not always.

READ MORE: https://websterslawyers.com.au/is-workers-compensation-all-i-can-claim-you-may-be-entitled-to-more

02/06/2026

COULD YOU BE MISSING OUT ON HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS THROUGH THE NATIONAL REDRESS SCHEME?

Two brothers suffered effectively the same abuse.

Yet one received about $40,000 through the National Redress Scheme, while the other obtained a $900,000 court judgment through a civil claim. How can outcomes be so dramatically different — and what does that mean for survivors considering their options?

READ MORE: https://websterslawyers.com.au/could-you-be-missing-out-on-hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars-through-the-national-redress-scheme

01/06/2026

🎉🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our category winner Madeleine Perrett! 🎉🎉

What an incredible night it was on Saturday at the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards SA Gala dinner. It was a truly inspiring celebration of the outstanding young people we are fortunate to have here in South Australia.

Hearing the stories of each finalist and winner was nothing short of remarkable. The level of dedication, compassion, and achievement demonstrated is both humbling and motivating. It's a powerful reminder of the positive impact young individuals are making across our community every single day.

A huge congratulations to everyone!! 🏆

24/05/2026

COURT SETS ASIDE $40,000 TRESPASS AWARD AGAINST POLICE - BUT FINDS "NO BAIL" ARREST WARRANT WAS MALICIOUS

In 2024, we reported on a Supreme Court decision in which South Australian police were ordered to pay a man $40,000 damages after officers repeatedly entered his property despite him revoking permission for police to do so.

That decision has now been overturned by the South Australian Court of Appeal. However, the appeal court still found that the man succeeded in an important part of his claim — namely that a police prosecutor improperly sought a “no bail” arrest warrant without reasonable and probable cause and for a malicious purpose.

READ MORE: https://websterslawyers.com.au/court-sets-aside-40000-trespass-award-against-police-but-finds-no-bail-arrest-warrant-was-malicious

22/05/2026

CAN YOU PROVE YOUR EX HAS HIDDEN OR SPENT MONEY?

What if you believe your former partner has taken, hidden or improperly spent money before your family law property settlement?

It is one of the most common concerns raised in family law matters. A party notices unusual withdrawals, missing funds, unexplained transfers or spending that simply does not seem to make sense. In some cases, people suspect that money has been deliberately hidden before separation. In others, they believe assets have been wasted, transferred to family members or used for purposes completely unrelated to the relationship.

READ MORE: https://websterslawyers.com.au/can-you-prove-your-ex-has-hidden-or-spent-money

21/05/2026

🚗 SA Drivers: Higher Road Penalties Are Coming – Effective 1 July

South Australian drivers should be aware of upcoming increases to a range of traffic penalties, including speeding, drink driving and other common road offences.
Key changes include:
⚠️ Increased fines across all speeding categories
🍷 Higher penalties for drink driving and driving with prescribed drugs
🚦 Increased fines for red light and stop sign offences
🚓 Higher penalties for failing to give way to emergency vehicles
🚲 Increased penalties for some cyclist and lane-related offences
These changes reinforce the importance of staying alert and making safe decisions on our roads — particularly around school zones and high-risk areas.
If you’ve received an expiation notice or need advice about a traffic matter, contact us to discuss your options.