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A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 (Cth) SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS Chapter 5 of the SSA Decisions the AAT may review
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999 (Cth) SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS
A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth) GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST) Decisions the AAT may review
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Amendment Act 2005 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic) Aboriginal heritage protection
Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2007 (Vic) Aboriginal heritage protection
Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (Vic) Abortion
Accident Compensation Act 1985 (Vic) ASSESSING DAMAGES Assessment Entitlement WORK INJURIES WORKERS COMPENSATION Decisions VCAT may review
Accident Compensation Amendment Act 2010 (Vic) WORK INJURIES WORKERS COMPENSATION
Activities Local Law 2009 (Vic) City of Melbourne
Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth) Introduction WHERE DO I START?
Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic) THE PREPARATION OF PROCESS Parental rights and responsibilities Claims on a deceased partner's estate LIMITATION OF ACTIONS ACT WILLS Duties of executors and administrators
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (Cth) Review on the merits REVIEWABLE DECISIONS When can a permanent resident whose visa is cancelled on character grounds, or a deportee, appeal to the AAT?
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Amendment Act 2005 (Cth) Procedure
Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth) Statement of reasons under Commonwealth law GROUNDS OF REVIEW - SUMMARY FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (CTH) Federal courts
Administrative Law Act 1978 (Vic) Remedies for breaches of rights Governor's hearing Statement of reasons under Victorian law REMEDIES IN JUDICIAL REVIEW
Adoption (Intercountry Fees) Regulations 2002 (Vic) LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS AND RULES
Adoption Act 1984 (Vic) Adoption LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS AND RULES Changing a child's name POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SECRETARY OF DHS Decisions VCAT may review
Adoption Regulations 2008 (Vic) LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS AND RULES
Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth) INTRODUCTION COMMONWEALTH DISCRIMINATION ACTS Decisions the AAT may review
Age of Majority Act 1977 (Vic) YOUNG PEOPLE
Aged Care (Bond Security) Act 2006 (Cth) Accommodation bond
Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth) Will a criminal record hurt my job prospects? INTRODUCTION Decisions the AAT may review
Aged Care Amendment Bill 2011 AGED CARE COMPLAINTS SCHEME
Aged Care Principles (Cth) INTRODUCTION
Aged or Disabled Persons Care Act 1954 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Alcoholics and Drug-Dependent Persons Act 1968 (Vic) Voluntary care and treatment - multiple and complex needs
Anti-money Laundering and Counter-terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) Small business exemption
Anti-terrorism Act 2004 (Cth) EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Appeal Costs Act 1998 (Vic) INTRODUCTION
Appeal Costs and Penalty Interest Rates Act (Amendment) Act 2004 (Vic) Criminal matters
Approval of Care Recipients Principles 1997 (Vic) ASSESSMENT
Architects Act 1991 (Cth) Architects
Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008 (Vic) Exceptions Introduction State legislation
Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Vic) Incorporated associations INCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS FURTHER READING
Associations Incorporation Regulations 2009 (Vic) FURTHER READING
Australian Citizenship (Amendment) Act 1984 (Cth) CITIZENSHIP
Australian Citizenship (Transitionals and Consequentials) Act 2007 (Cth) Citizenship by grant
Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review CITIZENSHIP
Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Testing) Act 2007 (Cth) Citizenship test
Australian Consumer Law (Cth) Statute barred debts Offer and acceptance MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION Overview of legislation Amendments to the Fair Trading Act - Australian Consumer Law (Victoria) CONSUMER AFFAIRS VICTORIA
Australian Federal Police Act 1979 (Cth) LAW ENFORCEMENT OMBUDSMAN
Australian Grands Prix Act 1994 (Vic) CIVIL JURISDICTION
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) Will a criminal record hurt my job prospects? BULLYING AND ASSAULT INTRODUCTION COMMONWEALTH DISCRIMINATION ACTS
Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 (Cth) New Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Recent reforms to FOI
Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests (Treatment) Act 2006 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Australian Passports Act 2005 (Cth) Passports Decisions the AAT may review
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 (Cth) What chemicals are covered?
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth) CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Legislation Amendment (Terrorism) Act 2003 (Cth) Arrest by warrant Detention
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Regulations 2006 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review

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Bail Act 1977 (Vic) BAIL JUSTICES WHAT IS BAIL? BAIL Arrest and bail Summons for oral examination
Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) 6. FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY WHAT IS BANKRUPTCY? Superannuation and bankruptcy BANKRUPTS BLACKMAIL SECURITIES Insolvent estates Decisions the AAT may review
Bankruptcy Amendment Regulations 2010 (No.1) (Cth) RECENT CHANGES TO BANKRUPTCY LAW
Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment (Debt Agreements) Act 2007 (Cth) REFORMS TO PART IX AGREEMENTS
Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 2004 (Cth) Personal insolvency agreements under Part X
Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Act 2010 (Cth) RECENT CHANGES TO BANKRUPTCY LAW OFFENCES
Bankruptcy Regulations 1996 (Cth) Warrant to seize property Non-divisible property BLACKMAIL SECURITIES
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 (Vic) Introduction Registration of birth ASSUMING A NEW NAME Confidentiality between patient and doctor Registration of death Decisions VCAT may review
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Regulations 1997 (Vic) Registration of death
Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (Cth) Relevant legislation SOUND AND TELEVISION BROADCASTS Who is liable for a defamatory publication?
Building Act 1993 (Vic) Insurance Legislation
Building Regulations 2006 (Vic) Investigating the title Building surveyors

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Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (Vic) PLANNING AUTHORITIES
Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 (Vic) Burial
Cemeteries and Crematoria Regulations 2005 (Vic) Cremation
Certification Principles 1997 (Vic) CERTIFICATION
Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT LEGISLATIVE BASE Corporal punishment Who is the landlord? THE CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND DEFINITIONS INTRODUCTION NEGLIGENCE AND DUTY OF CARE THE CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Functions The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY INTRODUCTION
Chattel Securities Act 1987 (Vic) INTRODUCTION
Child Employment Act 2003 (Vic) Employment
Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth) Adult child maintenance Child Support Scheme Decisions the AAT may review
Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988 (Cth) Child Support Scheme Decisions the AAT may review
Child Support (Registration and Collection) Regulations 1988 (Cth) NON-AGENCY PAYMENTS
Children's Services Act 1996 (Vic) Anaphylaxis management policies
Children's Services and Education Legislation Amendment (Anaphylaxis Management) Act 2008 (Vic) Anaphylaxis management policies
Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic) BAIL JUSTICES CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2009 SECTION 76 BONDS OR UNDERTAKINGS Parole INTRODUCTION MEDICAL TREATMENT Children not covered by the Family Law Act THE CHILDREN'S COURT SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS NON-PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT Confidentiality between patient and doctor
Children, Youth and Families Regulations 2007 (Vic) Pre-court procedure (police questioning and arrest)
Civil Liability Act 2002 THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 (Cth) Relevant legislation
Climate Change Act 2010 (Vic) INTRODUCTION
Co-operatives Act 1996 (Vic) Co-operatives FURTHER READING
Coastal Management Act 1995 (Vic) OBJECTIONS BY REFERRAL AUTHORITIES
Commonwealth Constitution (Cth) THE CONSTITUTION Background
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth) VOTING Electoral rights Decisions the AAT may review
Commonwealth Powers (Industrial Relations) Act 1996 (Vic) Victoria
Community Care Subsidy Principles 1997 (Cth) Community care
Community Services Act 1970 (Vic) School attendance
Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) Offer and acceptance MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION Amendments to the Fair Trading Act - Australian Consumer Law (Victoria)
Confiscation Act 1997 (Vic) Role of the Office of Police Integrity
Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987 (Vic) PROTECTING NATURE
Constitution Act 1975 (Vic) THE CONSTITUTION
Consumer Credit (Victoria) Act 1995 (Vic) COURT OR TRIBUNAL HELP Former Victorian law 9. USING THE NATIONAL CREDIT CODE Decisions VCAT may review
Contracts Review Act 1980 STEP 1
Control of Weapons Act 1990 (Vic) Weapons
Control of Weapons Regulations 2000 (Vic) Weapons
Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances INTRODUCTION UN Convention on illicit drugs
Convention on Protection of Children and Co-Operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption Changing a child's name
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women REVIEW OF THE CHARTER
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities DISCRIMINATION RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE A DISABILITY INTRODUCTION HUMAN RIGHTS INQUIRIES
Convention on the Rights of the Child Parental rights and responsibilities UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD DISCRIMINATION REVIEW OF THE CHARTER Natural justice
Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees REFUGEE SETTLEMENT What happens if a deportee or removee fears persecution in their homeland?
Conveyancers Act 2006 (Vic) CONVEYANCING SERVICES
Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) COPYRIGHT ISSUES Relevant legislation Protecting your material WHAT IS COPYRIGHT?
Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000 (Cth) Defences to infringement of copyright
Coroners Act 2008 (Vic) CORONERS COURT Confidentiality between patient and doctor BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS AND ORGAN TRANSPLANTS Notifying the coroner of death
Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) UNSATISFACTORY CONDUCT Australian Business Number (ABN) FUNCTIONS AND POWERS Companies limited by guarantee CORPORATIONS CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SCHEMES Margin loans Direct claims against insurers
Corrections Act 1986 (Vic) LEGISLATIVE BASE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
Corrections Regulations 2009 (Vic) LEGISLATIVE BASE
Country Fire Authority Act 1958 (Vic) Decisions VCAT may review
County Court Act 1958 CRIMINAL JURISDICTION
Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (Vic) FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL AND THE DEFENCE OF MENTAL IMPAIRMENT RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND DEFINITIONS TYPES OF PATIENTS
Crimes (Sexual Offences) Act 2006 (Vic) Sexual offences
Crimes (Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act 1990 (Cth) FEDERAL DRUG OFFENCES
Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) Orders COMMONWEALTH OFFENCES INTRODUCTION Other sexual offences Relevant legislation Common charges associated with protests Forensic patients LAW ENFORCEMENT OMBUDSMAN THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY Spent convictions Other grounds for deportation
Crimes Act 1958 (Vic) CRIMINAL (OR NOT SO CRIMINAL) MATTERS Arrest without warrant Police CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCES Criminal matters SEXUAL OFFENCES Reception Stalking Age of consent Pre-court procedure (police questioning and arrest) PROPERTY DAMAGE RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND DEFINITIONS Sexual offences RELEVANT LEGISLATION
Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) INTRODUCTION OFFENCES AGAINST POLICE ANTI-TERRORISM LEGISLATION Decisions the AAT may review
Criminal Procedure Act 2009 (Vic) CRIMINAL (OR NOT SO CRIMINAL) MATTERS DECIDING ON SELF-REPRESENTATION FOUND COMMITTING CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2009 Mention procedure THE DIVERSION PROGRAM INTRODUCTION Making false reports to police GIVING EVIDENCE RULES OF EVIDENCE AFFECTING SEXUAL OFFENCES COMPLAINANTS
Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 (Vic) LAND CONSERVATION (VEHICLE CONTROL) ACT Planning schemes
Crown Proceedings Act 1958 (Vic) DUTY OF PERSON BAILED
Customs Act 1901 (Cth) HONORARY JUSTICES (JUSTICES OF THE PEACE) EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES INTRODUCTION Decisions the AAT may review

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Dangerous Goods Act 1985 (Vic) What chemicals are covered? Decisions VCAT may review
Data-matching Program (Assistance and Tax) Act 1990 (Cth) Guidelines for tax file numbers Data-matching Program (Assistance and Tax) Act 1990
Declaration of Human Rights 1948 PROTESTING
Defamation Act 2005 (Vic) WHAT IS DEFAMATION?
Defence Force Regulations 1952 (Cth) TRESPASS
Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Act 1973 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Defence Service Homes Act 1918 (Cth) DEFENCE SERVICES HOMES MORTGAGES
Designs Act 2003 (Cth) LOSS OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTION
Disability Act 2006 (Vic) Orders RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND DEFINITIONS Community Visitors Program SERVICES WHAT IS PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITY? Definitions RELEVANT LEGISLATION Decisions VCAT may review
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) BULLYING AND ASSAULT Victoria RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND DEFINITIONS SERVICES Accommodation INTRODUCTION COMMONWEALTH DISCRIMINATION ACTS Decisions the AAT may review
Disability Discrimination and Other Human Rights Legislation Amendment Act 2009 (Cth) Disability Discrimination Act SERVICES
Disability Services Act 1986 (Cth) RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND DEFINITIONS Other forms of cognitive impairment RELEVANT LEGISLATION Decisions the AAT may review
Do Not Call Register Act 2006 (Cth) Telemarketing DO NOT CALL REGISTER
Domestic Animals Act 1994 (Vic) CRIMINAL (OR NOT SO CRIMINAL) MATTERS DOGS AND CATS Decisions VCAT may review
Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) CONSUMER AFFAIRS VICTORIA Legislation
Domicile Act 1982 (Cth) Who can apply for a divorce?
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances (Amendment) Act 2006 (Vic) Recent changes to the DPCSA
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances (Volatile Substances) (Repeal) Act 2008 (Vic) Recent changes to the DPCSA
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic) EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES INTRODUCTION What chemicals are covered?
Duties Act 2000 (Vic) Stamp duty

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Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) Will a criminal record hurt my job prospects? Employment Anaphylaxis management policies Corporal punishment
Education and Training Reform Amendment (School Age) Act 2009 (Vic) Expulsion from school
Education and Training Reform Regulations 2007 (Vic) Corporal punishment
Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic) Types of goods or services regulated
Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000 (Vic) Relevant legislation Other consumer protection
Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) Relevant legislation Other consumer protection
Emergency Management Act 1986 (Vic) INFORMATION
Energy Efficiency Opportunities Act 2006 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Environment Effects Act 1978 (Vic) PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT Introduction
Environment Protection (Impact of Proposals) Act 1974 (Cth) COMMENTS ON THE REVISED SYSTEM
Environment Protection (Residential Noise) Regulations 2008 (Vic) ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT
Environment Protection (Scheduled Premises and Exemptions) Regulations 1996 (Vic) EPA VICTORIA LICENCES AND APPROVALS
Environment Protection (Vehicle Emissions) Regulations 2003 (Vic) ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT
Environment Protection Act 1970 (Vic) Noise from residential premises PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT Introduction EPA Victoria Decisions VCAT may review
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT Introduction Decisions the AAT may review
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (Cth) STEP 4: SELECT MODE OF ASSESSMENT
Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Vic) Discrimination BULLYING AND ASSAULT CASE EXAMPLE - VILIFICATION Consumer protection Victoria RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND DEFINITIONS SERVICES INTRODUCTION Decisions VCAT may review WHO MAY APPLY?
Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) DISCRIMINATION INTRODUCTION
Estate Agents (Contracts) Regulations 2008 (Vic) Contracts of sale
Estate Agents Act 1980 (Vic) ESTATE AGENTS
European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY
Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958 (Vic) Witnessing legal documents SEXUAL OFFENCES PRISONS IN VICTORIA
Evidence Act 2008 (Vic) Rights before and during interrogation MAKING AN APPLICATION FOR BAIL SEXUAL OFFENCES GIVING EVIDENCE
Extra Service Principles 1997 (Cth) Extra service
Extradition Act 1988 (Cth) APPLICABLE LAW

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Fair Trading Act 1999 (Vic) Will a criminal record hurt my job prospects? Statute barred debts Relevant legislation Governing legislation CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION Fair debt collection laws COURT OR TRIBUNAL HELP Overview of legislation CONSUMER AFFAIRS VICTORIA Legislation FEES AND CHARGES Decisions VCAT may review
Fair Trading Amendment (Unfair Contract Terms) Act 2010 (Vic) Overview of legislation
Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (Cth) INTRODUCTION
Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth) INTRODUCTION
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) Parliament-made law Acts and other legislation Family Court of Australia Background PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHILDREN Childbirth maintenance Relationships Act 2008 (Vic) What is an injunction? INTRODUCTION MARRIAGE PARENTING Permanent care orders Care and legal control of a child Non-divisible property Consent to medical treatment Subclass 801: Partner (Residence) visa
Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Matters and Other Measures) Act 2008 (Cth) Relationships Act 2008 (Vic)
Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006 (Cth) Overview FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHILDREN Children covered by the Family Law Act
Family Law Regulations 1984 (Cth) Parentage testing
Family Law Rules 2004 (Cth) Urgent applications MARRIAGE
Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic) Family law matters Victorian offences INTRODUCTION Incest and violence Types of cases Family violence or stalking of a child CO-TENANTS GUARDIANS
Federal Magistrates Court (Bankruptcy) Rules 2006 (Cth) CONTESTING THE CREDITOR'S PETITION AT THE HEARING
Fences Act 1968 (Vic) FENCES
Financial Services Reform Act 2001 (Cth) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SCHEMES LEGISLATION
Firearms Act 1996 (Vic) Weapons
First Home Owners Grant Act 2000 (Vic) FIRST HOME OWNER'S GRANT (FHOG)
First Home Saver Accounts Act 2008 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Flexible Care Subsidy Principles 1997 (Cth) Flexible care
Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (Vic) For objectors PROTECTING NATURE
Forests Act 1958 (Vic) LAND CONSERVATION (VEHICLE CONTROL) ACT PROTECTING NATURE
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) Access to information ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS COSTS New Office of the Australian Information Commissioner FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (CTH) FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (VIC) FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FoI) Who is liable for a defamatory publication?
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) FREEDOM OF INFORMATION MEDICAL CARE GETTING INFORMATION WORKERS COMPENSATION Decisions VCAT may review Functions Information Privacy Act 2000
Freedom of Information Amendment (Reform) Act 2010 (Cth) Recent reforms to FOI
Freedom of Information Regulations 2009 (Vic) Are all government agencies subject to the Act?

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Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Vic) Decisions VCAT may review
Gas Industry Act 2001 (Vic) Types of goods or services regulated
Goods Act 1958 (Vic) Relevant legislation PEOPLE WHO HAVE A MENTAL IMPAIRMENT Overview of legislation New cars
Graffiti Prevention Act 2007 (Vic) PROPERTY DAMAGE
Guardianship and Administration Act 1986 (Vic) RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND DEFINITIONS THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE RELEVANT LEGISLATION INTRODUCTION ENDURING POWER OF GUARDIANSHIP Capacity to consent Decisions VCAT may review

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Health Insurance Act 1973 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Health Professions Registration Act 2005 (Vic) Decisions VCAT may review
Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY ISSUES Privacy Health Services Commissioner Patient files ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS Confidentiality in hospitals and other services Other jurisdictions Information Privacy Act 2000 Health Records Act 2001
Health Services (Conciliation and Review) Act 1987 (Vic) Health Services Commissioner Health Services Commissioner
Health Services (Supported Residential Services) Regulations 2001 (Vic) Supported residential services
Health Services Act 1988 (Vic) ADVOCACY AND GUARDIANSHIP Community Visitors Program Confidentiality in hospitals and other services INTRODUCTION Supported residential services
Heritage Rivers Act 1992 (Vic) PROTECTING NATURE
Higher Education Funding Act 1988 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Higher Education Support Act 2003 (Cth) Non-provable debts HELP debts (previously HECS debts) Decisions the AAT may review
Human Rights (Sexual Conduct) Act 1994 (Cth) THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY
Human Rights Act 2004 THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY
Human Services (Complex Needs) Act 2009 (Vic) RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND DEFINITIONS
Human Tissue Act 1982 (Vic) BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS AND ORGAN TRANSPLANTS DONATION OF BODY FOR ANATOMICAL RESEARCH

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Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946 (Cth) Whose consent is required?
Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth) The ATO's rights to take refunds INTRODUCTION Decisions the AAT may review
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) INTRODUCTION INCOME TAX Decisions the AAT may review
Income Tax Rates Act 1986 (Cth) INTRODUCTION
Information Privacy Act 2000 (Vic) CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY ISSUES Privacy Confidentiality and privacy Decisions VCAT may review Other jurisdictions Information Privacy Act 2000 Who is liable for a defamatory publication?
Infringements (General) Regulations 2006 (Vic) Apply for review by the enforcement agency
Infringements Act 2006 (Vic) THE INFRINGEMENTS SYSTEM
Instruments Act 1958 (Vic) Instruments Act complaints GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY LEGISLATION
Insurance Act 1973 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review LEGISLATION
Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Types of goods or services regulated WHAT INSURANCE MUST BE TAKEN OUT? Home warranty insurance LEGISLATION
Insurance Contracts Regulations 1985 (Cth) LEGISLATION
Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth) Relevant legislation
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities TWO CATEGORIES OF PRISONER PROTESTING Charter rights Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights REVIEW OF THE CHARTER
International Transfer of Prisoners (Victoria) Act 1998 (Vic) INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER OF PRISONERS
International Transfer of Prisoners Act 1997 (Cth) INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER OF PRISONERS
Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 (Vic) CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCES DUPLICITY Personal documents Statutory interpretation under the Charter WHERE DO I START?
Investigation Principles 2007 (Cth) AGED CARE COMPLAINTS SCHEME

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Judgment Debt Recovery Act 1984 (Vic) ATTACHMENT OF EARNINGS OR DEBT ORDERS PAYING BY INSTALMENTS
Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) WHAT IS BAIL? REMEDIES IN JUDICIAL REVIEW
Juries (Fees, Remuneration and Allowances) Regulations 2001 (Vic) PAYMENT FOR JURY SERVICE
Juries Act 2000 (Vic) Liability for jury service 9. Leave
Justice Legislation Amendment (Victims of Crime Assistance and Other Matters) Act 2010 (Vic) VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS

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Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (Vic) Vendor's statement
Land Act 1958 (Vic) OFFENCES RELATING TO FOREST OPERATIONS Settled estate
Land Conservation (Vehicle Control) Act 1972 LAND CONSERVATION (VEHICLE CONTROL) ACT
Land Conservation (Vehicle Control) Regulations 2003 (Vic) LAND CONSERVATION (VEHICLE CONTROL) ACT
Land Tax Act 2005 (Vic) Land tax
Landlord and Tenant Act 1958 (Vic) PROTECTED TENANTS Decisions VCAT may review
Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Serious Drug Offences and Other Measures) Act 2005 (Cth) FEDERAL DRUG OFFENCES
Legal Aid Act 1978 (Vic) WHAT DOES VICTORIA LEGAL AID DO? Remedies for breaches of rights
Legal Profession (Admission) Rules 2008 (Vic) SOLICITORS AND BARRISTERS
Legal Profession Act 2004 (Vic) INTRODUCTION Will a criminal record hurt my job prospects? Lawyers Decisions VCAT may review
Legal Profession Regulations 2005 (Vic) The lawyer's obligations
Life Insurance Act 1995 (Cth) Insolvent estates
Limitation of Actions Act 1958 (Vic) Statute barred debts Operation of law Sale of repossessed goods LIMITATION OF ACTIONS ACT
Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (Vic) Drinking LICENCED PREMISES
Local Government Act 1989 (Vic) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT Decisions VCAT may review Can any documents be withheld?
Long Service Leave Act 1992 (Vic) Victoria

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Magistrates' Court Act 1989 (Vic) Magistrates' Court DECIDING ON SELF-REPRESENTATION Assessment and Referral Court List Criminal matters BINDING OVER (STATE LAW) Civil procedure REHEARING Attachment of earnings RULES OF EVIDENCE AFFECTING SEXUAL OFFENCES COMPLAINANTS
Magistrates' Court Amendment (Assessment and Referral Court List) Act 2010 (Vic) Assessment and Referral Court List
Major Crime (Investigative Powers) Act 2004 (Vic) The right against self-incrimination
Marriage Act 1961 (Cth) THE PREPARATION OF PROCESS What are the grounds for a decree of nullity? Marriage
Medical Treatment Act 1988 (Vic) NON-PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT Authority Decisions VCAT may review
Mental Health Act 1986 (Vic) Liability for jury service Orders MEDICAL TREATMENT RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND DEFINITIONS Consent to medical treatment Community Visitors Program INTRODUCTION Intellectual disability and the Disability Act ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVES MAKING A COMPLAINT Notifying the coroner of death Decisions VCAT may review
Migration Act 1958 (Cth) REMEDIES IN JUDICIAL REVIEW Decisions the AAT may review Visas Who may be removed? Fees
Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) Visas Fees
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (Cth) ELIGIBILITY (ss.7, 568)
Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (Vic) WHEN AN EIA IS REQUIRED
Motor Car Traders (Amendment) Act 1996 (Vic) Disputes arising from purchase of a used car from a licensed motor car trader
Motor Car Traders Act 1986 (Vic) CIVIL MATTERS Disputes arising from purchase of a used car from a licensed motor car trader CONSUMER AFFAIRS VICTORIA INTRODUCTION
Motor Car Traders Regulations 2008 (Vic) INTRODUCTION OBLIGATIONS OF THE SELLER AND PURCHASER

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National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth) COURT OR TRIBUNAL HELP Introduction Lenders
National Consumer Credit Protection Regulations 2010 (Cth) PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NCC TO APPLY
National Credit Code (Cth) STATUTORY NOTICES Introduction Effect on finance contracts
National Environmental Policy Act 1969 Introduction
National Health Act 1953 (Cth) THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Medicare Program Guidelines
National Parks Act 1975 (Vic) LAND CONSERVATION (VEHICLE CONTROL) ACT PROTECTING NATURE
Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) Native Title Act
Native Title Amendment Act 1998 (Cth) The Wik decision

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Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) BULLYING AND ASSAULT Victoria Relevant legislation DISCRIMINATORY CONDUCT Breach of statutory duty Decisions VCAT may review
Ombudsman Act 1973 (Vic) Ombudsman Functions Investigation procedure
Ombudsman Act 1976 (Cth) Functions and role
Owners Corporations Act 2006 (Vic) Governing legislation Overview of legislation Strata title
Owners Corporations Regulations 2007 (Vic) Governing legislation

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Payroll Tax Act 2007 (Vic) Payroll tax
Penalty Interest Rates Act 1983 (Vic) Interest and costs on judgment FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) Personal Property Securities (PPS)
Pipelines Act 2005 (Vic) WHEN AN EIA IS REQUIRED
Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Vic) PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT Introduction Decisions VCAT may review
Planning and Environment Regulations 2005 (Vic) Decisions VCAT may review
Police Integrity Act 2008 (Vic) INTRODUCTION Role of the Office of Police Integrity
Prisoners (Interstate Transfer) Act 1983 (Vic) INTERSTATE TRANSFER OF PRISONERS
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY ISSUES Information supplied to credit reporting agencies COMPLAINT PROCESSES Relevant legislation Privacy laws National WHAT CAN THE DEBTOR DO IF UNABLE TO PAY? CREDIT REPORTING Privacy Patient files ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS Decisions the AAT may review THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY Amendment of my personal information
Privacy Amendment Act 2004 (Cth) CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY ISSUES
Private Health Insurance Act 2007 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Private Security Act 2004 (Vic) Exceptions Will a criminal record hurt my job prospects?
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cth) Debts arising from restitution or compensation orders
Professional Conduct and Practice Rules 2005 (Vic) The lawyer's obligations
Property Law Act 1958 (Vic) Relationships Act 2008 (Vic) Property Settled estate
Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) SECTION 76 BONDS OR UNDERTAKINGS ROOMING HOUSE RESIDENTS Nuisances dangerous to health Nuisance provisions of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act ACTION BY LOCAL COUNCIL AND RESIDENTS Confidentiality in hospitals and other services
Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2009 (Vic) ROOMING HOUSE RESIDENTS
Public Notaries Act 2001 (Vic) PUBLIC NOTARIES
Public Order (Protection of Persons and Property) Act 1971 (Cth) OBSTRUCTION
Public Records Act 1973 (Vic) Other related Victorian laws Who is liable for a defamatory publication?
Public Service Act 1999 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review

Q

Quality of Care Principles 1997 (Cth) Low level care (hostels)

R

Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 (Vic) DISCRIMINATION Relevant legislation Other types of material - vilification, discrimination and gambling INTRODUCTION Decisions VCAT may review
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) BULLYING AND ASSAULT Relevant legislation Other types of material - vilification, discrimination and gambling Victoria INTRODUCTION COMMONWEALTH DISCRIMINATION ACTS
Relationships Act 2008 (Vic) Relationships Act 2008 (Vic) Revocation
Residential Care Subsidy Principles 1997 (Cth) Respite care
Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic) CIVIL MATTERS INTRODUCTION CONSUMER AFFAIRS VICTORIA RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND DEFINITIONS Tenancy
Retirement Savings Accounts Act 1997 (Cth) Non-divisible property
Retirement Villages (Contractual Arrangements) Regulations 2006 (Vic) Retirement villages
Retirement Villages Act 1986 (Vic) Overview of legislation INTRODUCTION Retirement villages
Road Safety (Amendment) (Hoon Driving) Act 2010 (the 2010 Act) (Vic) INTRODUCTION
Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 2009 (Vic) INTRODUCTION Driving
Road Safety (General) Regulations 2009 (Vic) GENERAL
Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2009 (Vic) GENERAL Bicycle carriers INTRODUCTION
Road Safety Act 1986 (Vic) The right against self-incrimination INTRODUCTION Driving GENERAL Illegal parking INTRODUCTION Confidentiality between patient and doctor Obligations at the scene
Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (Vic) GENERAL

S

Safety on Public Land Act 2004 (Vic) OFFENCES RELATING TO FOREST OPERATIONS
Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Cth) Commonwealth employees Decisions the AAT may review COSTS
Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic) OWNERS CORPORATION CERTIFICATES Sale of Land Act Vendor terms
Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - General Law Reform) Act 2008 (Cth) Same-sex relationships
Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) 2008 (Cth) Same-sex relationships
Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 1989 (Vic) Will a criminal record hurt my job prospects? PAWNBROKERS
Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Regulations 2008 (Vic) PAWNBROKERS
Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic) CRIMINAL (OR NOT SO CRIMINAL) MATTERS Eligibility criteria Intellectual disability Choosing between summary trial or Judge and jury THE SENTENCING ACT 1991 Summary of penalties Do community work LEGISLATIVE BASE WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE FOUND GUILTY WITHOUT CONVICTION? COMPENSATION Debts arising from restitution or compensation orders RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND DEFINITIONS Criminal justice system RELEVANT LEGISLATION Compensation under the Sentencing Act 1991 Civil action
Serious Sex Offenders (Detention and Supervision) Act 2009 (Vic) CATEGORY 1
Serious Sex Offenders Monitoring Act 2005 (Vic) CATEGORY 1
Service and Execution of Process Act 1992 (Cth) Extradition
Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) BULLYING AND ASSAULT Victoria INTRODUCTION COMMONWEALTH DISCRIMINATION ACTS Attorney-General's fiat Decisions the AAT may review
Sex Offenders Registration Act 2004 (Vic) SEX OFFENCES REGISTRATION CATEGORY 1
Sex Work Act 1994 (Vic) SEX WORK
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 (Cth) SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS Authorised Review Officer
Social Security (International Agreements) Act 1999 (Cth) SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
Social Security Act 1991 (Cth) Centrelink payments SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS Access to benefits Social security PENSIONERS Decisions the AAT may review Subclass 804: Aged Parent visa
Spam Act 2003 (Cth) Relevant legislation Spam
Stalking Intervention Orders Act 2008 (Vic) Family law matters SHOW CAUSE Stalking GUARDIANS
State Superannuation Act 1988 (Vic) Decisions VCAT may review
Status of Children Act 1974 (Vic) Introduction State legislation CHANGING REGISTRATION OF PARENTAGE DETAILS Disadvantages of intestacy
Student Assistance Act 1973 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Subdivision (Procedures) Regulations 2000 (Vic) Governing legislation
Subdivision Act 1988 (Vic) Governing legislation PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT Overview of legislation Strata title
Summary Offences Act 1966 (Vic) Making false reports to police Tattooing and body piercing Fire Drunk riding OBSTRUCTION
Superannuation (Portability) Act 1989 (Vic) Decisions VCAT may review
Superannuation (Resolution of Complaints) Act 1993 (Cth) Death benefit disputes Review in the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal
Superannuation Act 1976 (Cth) Decisions the AAT may review
Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 SUPERANNUATION GUARANTEE 19. Superannuation
Superannuation Guarantee Charge Act 1992 (Cth) 19. Superannuation
Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) Non-divisible property REGULATION OF FUNDS
Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994 (Cth) Internal review
Supported Accommodation Assistance Act 1994 (Cth) Apply for review by the enforcement agency
Supreme Court (Administration and Probate) Rules 2004 (Vic) WILLS Procedure for probate application Procedure for application for letters of administration
Supreme Court (Adoption) Rules 2005 (Vic) LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS AND RULES
Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2005 (Vic) Presence of lawyers and relatives REMEDIES IN JUDICIAL REVIEW
Supreme Court Act 1986 (Vic) DETENTION, IMMOBILISATION AND SALE OF MOTOR VEHCILES Prisoners' rights Warrant to seize property YOUNG PEOPLE Procedure for probate application
Surveillance Devices Act 1999 (Vic) Other related Victorian laws
Surveillance Devices Act 2004 (Cth) LAW ENFORCEMENT OMBUDSMAN
Sustainable Forests (Timber) Act 2004 (Vic) OFFENCES RELATING TO FOREST OPERATIONS

T

Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth) INTRODUCTION
Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth) LAW ENFORCEMENT OMBUDSMAN Telecommunications
Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth) Relevant legislation Telecommunications
Tobacco Act 1987 (Vic) Smoking
Trade Practices (Industry Codes - Unit Pricing) Regulations 2009 (Cth) Unit pricing
Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) Federal Court of Australia Relevant legislation Domain names and cybersquatting CONSUMER PROTECTION LEGISLATION Amendments to the Fair Trading Act - Australian Consumer Law (Victoria) Home warranty insurance TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT General laws
Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983 (Vic) GIVING NAME AND ADDRESS Will a criminal record hurt my job prospects? Pre-court procedure (police questioning and arrest)
Transport Accident Act 1986 (Vic) ASSESSING DAMAGES TRANSPORT ACCIDENT COMMISSION Decisions VCAT may review
Trustee Act 1958 (Vic) Model will Duties of executors and administrators Exclusions and discretions
Trustee Companies Act 1984 (Vic) Trustee companies

U

Unlawful Assemblies and Processions Act 1958 (Vic) UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY
US Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act 2004 (Cth) Published editions
User Rights Principles 1997 (Cth) Advocacy for care recipients

V

Valuation of Land Act 1960 (Vic) Decisions VCAT may review
Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (Cth) ELIGIBILITY (ss.7, 729, 731) ACTION BY A DEBTOR REPATRIATION ALLOWANCE Decisions the AAT may review
Victims of Crime Assistance (Special Financial Assistance) Regulations 2000 (Vic) PRIMARY VICTIMS
Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996 (Vic) Victims of Crime assistance COMPENSATION Incest and violence INTRODUCTION Decisions VCAT may review
Victims of Crime Assistance Amendment Act 2007 (Vic) INTRODUCTION
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 (Vic) APPLICATION FOR CREATION OF A TENANCY AGREEMENT Governing legislation PUBLIC COMMENT ON CHANGES Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) Overview of legislation POWERS OF THE TRIBUNAL Enforcement INTRODUCTION Review on the merits
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Rules 1998 (Vic) WHAT IF A PARTY DOESN'T APPEAR?

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Water Act 1989 (Vic) DRAINAGE OF LAND Water leaks Decisions VCAT may review
Water Industry Act 1994 (Vic) LAND CONSERVATION (VEHICLE CONTROL) ACT Water meters
Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 (Vic) Functions Whistleblowers Protection Act Absolute privilege
Wildlife Act 1975 (Vic) PROTECTING NATURE
Wills Act 1997 (Vic) Parental rights and responsibilities Wills INTRODUCTION
Working with Children Act 2005 (Vic) WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS Who needs to apply Decisions VCAT may review
Working With Children Regulations 2006 (Vic) CATEGORY 3
Workplace Relations Amendment (Transition to Forward with Fairness) Act 2008 (Cth) Recent government amendments
Workplace Relations Legislation (Work Choices) Act 2005 (Cth) History of awards
Wrongs (Part VBA Claims) Regulations 2005 (Vic) Assessment
Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) Protecting the intellectual wellbeing of pupils CO-TENANTS Duty of care and negligence NEGLIGENCE AND DUTY OF CARE ASSESSING DAMAGES WRONGS ACT Absolute privilege
Wrongs and Limitation of Actions Acts (Insurance Reform) Act 2003 (Vic) Protecting the intellectual wellbeing of pupils Overview of legislation WRONGS ACT LIMITATION OF ACTIONS ACT
Wrongs and Other Acts (Law of Negligence) Act 2003 (Vic) Duty of care and negligence NEGLIGENCE AND DUTY OF CARE ESTABLISHING LIABILITY WRONGS ACT
Wrongs and Other Acts (Public Liability Insurance Reform) Act 2002 (Vic) Protecting the intellectual wellbeing of pupils WRONGS ACT
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