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Cheques Act 1986 , CHEQUES Paying and collecting a cheque The cheque as a negotiable instrument

Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth), Rights and duties ROLE OF THE CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY

Children's Protection Act 1993 , CHILDREN AND THE LAW LEAVING HOME NEGLECTED OR ABUSED CHILDREN Truancy CHILD PROTECTION VOLUNTARY CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS NOTIFICATION REMOVAL OF CHILDREN IN DANGER Investigations Investigation and Assessment Orders FAMILY CARE MEETINGS CARE AND PROTECTION ORDERS Time Limits Proving the application LEGAL REPRESENTATION

Children's Services Act 1985 , INCORPORATION UNDER A SPECIFIC ACT

Civil Liability Act 1936 , NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENTS ON PRIVATE & PUBLIC PROPERTY WHO IS LIABLE? THE OCCUPIER'S RESPONSIBILITIES ACCIDENTS ON ROADS AND FOOTPATHS INJURIES CAUSED BY OTHER ANIMALS What can be claimed? Reduction of claims

Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 , Pornography

Classification of Theatrical Performance Act 1978 , Plays

Co-operatives Act 1997 , INCORPORATION AS A CO-OPERATIVE

Collections for Charitable Purposes Act 1939 , LICENCES AND REGISTRATIONS

Commercial Arbitration Act 1986 , Commercial and Other Mediation Services

Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 , LEGAL CONSEQUENCES INTRODUCTION

Community Titles Act 1996 , Future Development of the Community Parcel Converting from Strata Title Community Corporation By-laws (Rules) Buying into a Community Title Meetings and Voting Common Questions And Answers

Consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Act 1994 , NATURAL DEATH

Consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Act 1995 , MEDICAL TREATMENT Consent to treatment Tattooing POWERS OF AN ENDURING GUARDIAN PATIENTS' RIGHTS CONSENT Children under 16 years When someone can't consent Emergency medical or dental treatment

Consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Regulations 2004 , When someone can't consent

Constitution Act 1934 , THE AUSTRALIAN CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM INTRODUCTION

Consumer Credit (SA) Act 1995 , State administrative appeals Assistance from government agencies CONSUMER CREDIT CONTRACTS BEFORE THE CODE

Consumer Transactions Act 1972 (SA), Implied terms EXCLUSION CLAUSES Right to recover damages Consumer Transactions Act, 1972 Sale of Goods Act 1895 Implied conditions Implied warranties for services Implied warranties for goods Assistance from government agencies CONSUMER CREDIT CONTRACTS BEFORE THE CODE BANKCARD, MASTERCARD AND VISA

Controlled Substances Act 1984 , SEARCH AND SEIZURE PERSONAL USE POSSESSION Physical control DEALING AND MANUFACTURE Presumption of supply Supply to children PENALTIES 'Simple' possession/use penalties (Cannabis) Sentencing principles Diversionary schemes POLICE POWERS ADDITIONAL OFFENCES Forfeiture orders

Conveyancers Act 1994 , Assistance from government agencies

Copyright Act 1968 , Intellectual property INTRODUCTION PROTECTED MATERIAL LEGAL RIGHTS OF OWNERS MORAL RIGHTS WHO OWNS COPYRIGHT? DURATION OF COPYRIGHT AUTOMATIC PROTECTION ASSIGNMENTS AND LICENCES INFRINGEMENT AND REMEDIES Acts that do not infringe copyright DESIGNS AND COPYRIGHT COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Coroner's Act 1975 , CORONER'S INQUESTS

Coroners Act 2003 , Coroner's Court

Corporations Act 2001 , Disadvantages Businesses owned by a company COMPANY DIRECTORS Who can be a director? General Duties of Directors - Corporations Act 2001 Other Specific Duties of Directors CRIMINAL OFFENCES REGULATION OF COMPANIES Resignation of a director The committee Whistleblowers and victimisation Upon the sale or winding up of the business Unfair dismissal under federal law

Correctional Services Act 1982 , INTRODUCTION Prison Institutions GOING TO GAOL Admission to prison Searches Life in prison Solitary confinement Contacting prisoners Breaches of regulations Hearings and inquiries Obstructing a Visiting Tribunal Breach of leave conditions Escaping Offences by others RELEASE OF SENTENCED PRISONERS Leave of absence Home detention Parole The Ombudsman

Correctional Services Regulations 2001 , Contacting prisoners

Courts (Mediation and Arbitration) Act 1991 , Commercial and Other Mediation Services

Credit Administration Act 1995 , Assistance from government agencies

Crimes Act 1914 , SEARCH AND SEIZURE Police arrest INTRODUCTION Commonwealth offences State offences

Criminal Assets Confiscation Act 1996 , SEARCH AND SEIZURE Confiscation of profits Forfeiture orders

Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1978 , VICTIMS OF CRIME COMPENSATION

Criminal Investigation (Extraterritorial Offences) Act 1984 , SEARCH AND SEIZURE

Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Act 2007 (SA), Powers to search, examine and take samples

Criminal Law (Legal Representation) Act 2001 , When to seek legal assistance

Criminal Law (Sentencing) Act 1988 , Driving while disqualified Pleading guilty THE SENTENCING PROCESS MATTERS AFFECTING SENTENCE SENTENCING PROCEDURE Mitigating circumstances Fines Community Service Orders Imprisonment Review and appeals DUTY TO DISCLOSE CHARGES PROVED INTRODUCTION Types of prisoners Parole Licence

Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 , Assisting an offender SEARCH AND SEIZURE CRIMINAL OFFENCES SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS & AGE OF CONSENT INCEST ABORTION Punishment - parents/guardians Sexual relationships Working Abortion INTRODUCTION GENERAL PRINCIPLES IN CRIMINAL LAW ELEMENTS OF A CRIMINAL OFFENCE Minor Indictable Offences COMMON OFFENCES Murder Manslaughter Unlawful Threats Assault Assault causing harm Other assaults Criminal liability for neglect Stalking Causing death or harm by dangerous driving Aggravated offences Theft and Receiving Illegal use Serious criminal trespass Damaging Property Definitions Assaulting a police officer Dangerous driving to escape police pursuit Riot, Affray and violent disorder Carrying an offensive weapon SEXUAL OFFENCES TYPES OF SEXUAL ASSAULTS Rape Indecent assault Compelled sexual manipulation CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT Gross indecency Pornography Production of child pornography Possession of child pornography Procuring child to commit indecent act Incest TRAFFIC OFFENCES Offences and Duties after Accidents Reckless driving causing injury or death Dangerous driving to escape police Causing death or harm by dangerous driving Throwing objects at vehicles Self defence Home invasion Mental Impairment Deciding the charge Preparing for trial Prosecutor's reply MARRIAGE Assault Stalking Mental incompetence INTRODUCTION Types of prisoners Escaping Offences by others EUTHANASIA SUICIDE

Criminal Law Consolidation Act, 1935 , Robbery Dishonest interference with merchandise Deception CRIMINAL CHARGES

Criminal Law Sentencing Act 1988 , Indeterminate detention

Crminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 , Gross indecency

Customs Act 1901 , Drug offenders Police arrest INTRODUCTION DRUGS Presumption of supply TRAFFICKING Territorial limits Ancilliary offences PENALTIES FOR IMPORTATION/TRAFFICKING Confiscation of assets POLICE AND CUSTOMS POWERS

Customs Act 1901 s 219T , POLICE AND CUSTOMS POWERS

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