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Fair Go Australia in the press

Professional negligence doesn’t stay behind closed doors. When a doctor misses a diagnosis, when a lawyer drops the ball on a critical deadline, when a financial adviser puts a client into something that was never right for them — these stories matter. They affect real people, and they deserve to be told.

Fair Go Australia works with Australian journalists, producers, and editors who are covering the human side of professional accountability. We are regularly called on to provide context, commentary, and expert perspective on how the claims process works, what rights people have, and why so many Australians don’t realise they have a case until it’s almost too late.

The coverage below reflects some of that work. Each piece touches on an issue that sits at the heart of what we do — helping people understand that when a professional gets it wrong, there is a path forward.

Media coverage and features

A selection of media features, expert commentary placements, and publication mentions involving Fair Go Australia.

Australian Consumer Affairs Review  |  March 2024

Missed deadlines and missed chances: why solicitor negligence claims are rising

Fair Go Australia’s legal team provided expert commentary on the growing number of Australians seeking redress after their lawyers failed to meet critical court filing deadlines — and what the limitation period means for anyone considering a claim

The Health Accountability Report  |  November 2023

When a second opinion comes too late: misdiagnosis and the law

A long-form feature examining how Australians navigate medical negligence claims following delayed or incorrect diagnoses. Fair Go Australia contributed perspective on the standard of care, patient rights, and what the High Court’s decision in Rogers v Whitaker means in practice.

Money & Consumer Podcast  |  August 2023

Your financial adviser got it wrong — what now?

Fair Go Australia joined this nationally syndicated podcast to discuss rising complaints against financial advisers, the role of ASIC, and how the no-win, no-fee model is opening up legal action for everyday Australians who previously assumed the courts were out of reach.

Independent Legal Observer  |  May 2023

Professional indemnity insurance: accountability shield or claims barrier?

A detailed look at how professional indemnity insurance affects the claims process — and whether it actually helps injured parties recover what they have lost. Fair Go Australia was quoted on the gap between what insurers offer and what claimants are genuinely entitled to.

National Property & Finance News  |  January 2023

Accountant errors and ATO penalties: who really pays?

Reporting on the sharp increase in accounting negligence complaints following changes to ATO audit activity. Fair Go Australia provided comment on what constitutes a legitimate claim and how affected clients can document their losses.

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Media enquiries

We welcome enquiries from journalists, producers, documentary makers, and researchers covering professional negligence, consumer rights, and access to justice in Australia.

Our team can provide background briefings, on-record comment, and expert perspective on how the claims process works — from the initial assessment of a case through to settlement or litigation. To get in touch, email us at contact@fga.net.au.

Please note that Fair Go Australia does not comment on individual cases. Client confidentiality is something we take seriously, and that commitment doesn’t change when the cameras are on.

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About Fair Go Australia

Fair Go Australia is a specialist legal claim assistance platform focused exclusively on professional negligence claims across Australia. We operate on a no-win, no-fee basis and work with clients in every state and territory — whether they are in Sydney, regional Queensland, or a rural town in Western Australia.

The platform was built on a simple premise: that Australians who have been let down by the professionals they trusted deserve a genuine path to accountability, regardless of their financial position or legal knowledge. Fair Go Australia connects affected individuals and businesses with experienced specialist lawyers and guides them through the claims process from beginning to end.

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Has a professional let you down?

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Our goal is to help people in the best way possible. this is a basic principle in every case and cause for success. contact us today for a free consultation. 

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