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Maurice Blackburn media team

Our media team advises and supports Maurice Blackburn lawyers and clients during all forms of media engagement, including video and television appearances, radio, online and print media.

Jade Thompson
National Media Manager
(07) 3016 0396
0417 969 438

Paddy Murphy
Victorian Media Manager
(03) 8102 2003
0490 297 391

Kirsten Robb
Victorian Media Advisor
(03) 9045 6995
0406 555 704

Jacob O'Shaughnessy
Queensland Media Manager
(07) 3014 5070
0428 814 037 

Cate Kennedy
Queensland Media Advisor
(07) 3016 0319

Rebecca Nash
NSW, ACT, SA and WA Media Manager
(02) 8277 2630

Cameron Scott
Corporate Relationships Manager (Class Actions)
(Class actions media)
(03) 9605 2832
0400 876 466

Toni Wilson
General Manager of Marketing & Communications
(03) 9605 2700

Wednesday 15 May 2019
Media statements
Labor wage theft reforms a welcome measure to assist unpaid workers Lawyers have today welcomed the announcement that a Shorten Labor Government will introduce a new small claims jurisdiction for wage underpayments if elected, saying the move would help to ensure a fairer and more efficient process for workers seeking access to justice.
Practice Area: Employment law
Tuesday 07 May 2019
Media statements
Landmark High Court trial to test if Constitutional ‘aliens’ power applies to Aboriginal Australians Tomorrow a landmark trial will be held in the High Court of Australia to determine an important threshold question as to whether Aboriginal Australians can be considered an ‘alien’ under the Constitution and, as a result, be deported following a serious criminal conviction.
Practice Area: Social justice
Friday 03 May 2019
Media statements
Uber set for epic Supreme Court showdown as class action is filed Global ridesharing giant Uber will face potentially one of Australia’s biggest class actions, as thousands of taxi, hire car, charter vehicle and limousine drivers and licence owners across the country join forces to hold Uber accountable for destroying their livelihoods.
Practice Area: Class actions
Wednesday 01 May 2019
Media statements
Tough new compliance code to protect Victorian workers from deadly silica exposure Lawyers for silicosis sufferers have today welcomed the Victorian Government’s plan to launch an unprecedented blitz on over 300 high-risk workplaces, and introduce a tough new compliance code for businesses to protect workers in the state from the deadly lung disease silicosis.
Practice Area: Asbestos diseases
Monday 29 April 2019
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Practice Area: Employment law