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Welcome to the 2020 edition of The Law Handbook, published by the Fitzroy Legal Service. The Law Handbook contains a […]
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Commonwealth Ombudsman
The Commonwealth Ombudsman is an independent and impartial statutory official who can investigate government actions generally as well as the […]
Read moreEntry to Australia: visas
Overview of visas Non-citizens entering Australia are required to have visas, which are permits that can allow either temporary or […]
Read moreMedical treatment
A person responsible for a person with disability may consent to the carrying out of any medical or dental treatment, […]
Read moreHow to get out of a car deal
This section describes some strategies for cancelling or withdrawing from a car sale contract. Basic strategy In getting out of […]
Read moreDuring the tenancy
Tenants must pay utility bills for gas, water and electricity where there are separate meters. A Breach of Duty Notice […]
Read morePawnbrokers
A “pawnbroker” is defined in section 3(1) of the Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 1989 (Vic) (“SHDP Act”) as a person who […]
Read moreYoung people’s legal liability
Young people’s civil liability Contracts and leases The general rule is that a young person under the age of 18 […]
Read morePrisoners’ rights and remedies for breaches
Prisoners’ rights Prisoners’ rights are governed by the Corrections Act and Corrections Regulations. In a correctional environment, prisoners’ rights can […]
Read moreApplying for bail
A person who is held in custody and charged with a crime can apply for bail. A lawyer can advise […]
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