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The Law Report: YZ vs The Age

Bree Knoester joins "The Law Report" with Damien Carrick to discuss the world first judgement against The Age for a former journalists' PTSD.

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Bree Knoester

Bree Knoester is the founder of Brave Legal and one of Australia’s leading personal injury lawyers. Bree has practiced for over 20 years as both a barrister and solicitor; and has represented clients in some of Victoria’s largest compensation settlements.

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