10/08/2011 11:57:46 AM It is against the law to treat people unfairly because of disability. The Disability Discrimination Act and other laws are in place to protect your rights.
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2/06/2009 5:55:49 PM When services beyond simple legal advice are needed, you must apply for legal aid. A grant of legal aid means we will pay a lawyer to act for you. However, we will require you to make a contribution towards your legal costs depending on how much you can reasonably afford to pay.
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17/03/2010 2:42:32 PM How and why bicycle lanes are used.
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2/06/2009 5:55:48 PM Information on the courts that lawyers and people representing themselves may find useful.
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15/07/2009 3:49:22 PM The Courts Administration Authority is an independent statutory authority responsible for managing the court system in South Australia.
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29/04/2011 10:03:59 AM Information about South Australian and Federal police, Crime Stoppers and how you can access the latest data about victims of crime.
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12/10/2010 2:36:17 PM Find information about road rules and safety for cyclists and motorists sharing the road.
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2/06/2009 5:55:58 PM Public Trustee can act as an executor for all people in South Australia. The role of an executor is demanding and requires a good understanding of legal, accounting and taxation requirements. Appointing Public Trustee as executor ensures that an estate is administered competently and impartially.
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2/06/2009 5:56:46 PM [DI-07] Sale of Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) Kits. The EPA kit is for financial matters. The Kits cover answers to common questions like:- What is an EPA? Why do I need an EPA? Do I need EPG and EPA? Who can sign as a witness?
Additional information can be found at the Office of the Public Advocate web site (www.opa.sa.gov.au)
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2/06/2009 5:57:51 PM This site is the online version of The Law Handbook, produced by the Legal Services Commission of South Australia.
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2/06/2009 5:56:36 PM The National Children's and Youth Law Centre provides the youth with advice and information about their legal rights and responsibilities, advocates for them when their rights or interests are threatened, takes on test cases to clarify or advance children's legal rights, presses for changes in the law, procedures and practices to better protect children from abuse and oppression, promotes the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, argues for greater opportunities for children and young people to participate in decision making.
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6/07/2010 12:50:44 PM Find information about the driving rules and conditions for driving with a learner's permit.
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2/06/2009 5:55:48 PM Legal Services Commission provides legal assistance through two programs - the Access Services Program and the Representation Program.
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2/06/2009 5:55:20 PM A will is a legal document which will take effect after a person's death. It should clearly define who handles the estate and how the assets are to be distributed. Public Trustee can prepare this legal document for all south Australians living throughout metropolitan, country and regional areas.
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2/06/2009 5:55:35 PM [07] Information on mineral royalties. Mineral Royalties in South Australia are determined under the Mining Act 1971 and represent payment to the Crown (the State) following their recovery, at which point ownership is transferred from the Crown to the person undertaking the recovery.
Details of production and other operations conducted on a claim, lease or private mine must be provided every six months.
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2/06/2009 5:56:27 PM Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance compensates victims of crashes for personal injury where the owner or driver of a registered South Australian vehicle is at fault. It also covers crash victims where a passenger is at fault.
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2/06/2009 5:55:19 PM A power of attorney is a legal document whereby you can appoint a person of your choice to manage your assets and financial affairs while you are alive. Public Trustee can prepare this legal document for all South Australians living throughout metropolitan, country and regional areas.
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2/06/2009 5:57:20 PM Users can take out a pre lodgement or final notice of claim to attempt to recover a debt without taking out a formal court action/claim.
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6/07/2010 1:44:16 PM Find information about the rules for driving with a P1 or P2 provisional driver's licence.
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23/05/2011 4:25:13 PM If you have a bike that uses a motor as well as your pedal power, find what you need to know and do to stay safe and on the right side of the law.
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