Legal Services Commission of South Australia

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A

A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 (Cth), Centrelink
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999 (Cth), Centrelink
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (Cth), Aboriginal Heritage
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 (SA), State Heritage , Heritage Agreements, Aboriginal Heritage , Inspection and Control of Aboriginal Heritage
Acts Interpretation Act 1915 (SA), Water Pollution, Standard scales for penalties and fees
Administration and Probate Act 1919 , Three year time requirement - State law matters, Both Spouses Dying Together, Estates, Distribution of an intestate estate, Executors and Trustees , Problems with executors, Payment of executors, Bankrupt Estates , Half-brothers and half-sisters
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (Cth), Rights of bankrupts, Activities subject to the Tribunal, How to complain to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Administrative Appeals Tribunal Regulations 1976 (Cth), How to complain to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Administrative Decisions (Effect of International Instruments) Act 1995 (SA), International Environmental Law
Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth), Finding the reasons for the decision, Commonwealth or State Law, Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth), Reasons for decision, Review of decisions, Review of conduct, Tribunals
Adoption Act 1988 , Adoption, Who can adopt and be adopted?, Relinquishing parents and their consent, Step-parent adoption, Birth certificates, Searching for birth relatives, Adopted children
Adoption Regulations 2004 , Who can adopt and be adopted?
Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth), Summary of Discrimination Law , Age discrimination, Making a complaint, Equal Opportunity
Aged and Infirm Persons' Property Act 1940 , Who can make a will?
Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth), Aged Care Complaints Scheme, Patients' Rights
Animal Welfare Act 1985 (SA), Injuries to animals, Cruelty to animals
Animal Welfare Regulations 2012 (SA), Cruelty to animals
Archives Act 1983 (Cth), Access to old documents
Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 1988 , Three year time requirement - State law matters
Associations Incorporation Act 1985 , Community organisations, Unincorporated associations, Incorporated associations, Getting incorporated, Applying for incorporation, Consequences of incorporation, The rules, Powers of incorporated associations, Committee members and officers, Duties of committee members, Duties of officers, Public Officer, Annual general meetings, Minutes of meetings, Financial records, Disputes, Ending an association, Possible offences when an association is ending, Prescribed associations, Accounting records, Duties of officers of prescribed associations, Volunteer protection, Minor Civil Claims, Community housing organisations, Housing associations
Associations Incorporation Regulations 2008 (SA), Applying for incorporation, Prescribed associations
Australian Federal Police Act 1979 (Cth), Commonwealth Ombudsman
Australian Heritage Council Act 2003 (Cth), National Heritage Protection
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth), Summary of Discrimination Law , Sexuality and chosen gender, Religion and religious dress, Political opinion, Social origin, Making a complaint
Australian Road Rules (SA), Legal obligations after an accident , Traffic Offences , Summary of Demerit Points, Refusing a breath test, Driving Offences, Cyclists, Excessive speed, Give way, Mobile phones, Offences and Duties after Accidents, Seatbelts and child restraints, Speeding, Parking Offences , Pedestrian Offences
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth), Regulation of companies

B

Bail Act 1985 , Assisting an offender, Search and seizure, Bail, Applying for bail, Presumption of bail, Guarantors, Conditions of bail, Refusal and review of bail conditions, Telephone review, Enforcement of bail agreement, Termination of bail, Police questioning, Getting to safety
Bankruptcy (Estate Charges) Act 1997 (Cth), What does it cost to go bankrupt?
Bankruptcy (Estate Charges)(Amount of Charge Payable) Determination 2011 (Cth), What does it cost to go bankrupt?
Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth), Bankruptcy Courts and Jurisdiction, What is bankruptcy?, Who is involved?, Types of bankruptcy, Who can become bankrupt?, Alternatives to bankruptcy, Advantages, Disadvantages, The bankrupt's property, Goods that are subject to a Consumer Mortgage, Goods disposed of for less than market value, Travelling overseas, Property a bankrupt can keep, Income, Offences under the Bankruptcy Act, Debts covered by bankruptcy, Rights of bankrupts, How to go bankrupt, Public examination, Automatic discharge, Objections to discharge, Annulment, Who can be a director?, Upon the sale or winding up of the business
Bankruptcy Fees and Remuneration Determination 2010 (No 2) (Cth), What does it cost to go bankrupt?
Bankruptcy Regulations 1996 (Cth), Advantages, The bankrupt's property, Property a bankrupt can keep, What does it cost to go bankrupt?, How to go bankrupt
Births Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 , Changing a child's name
Births, Deaths and Marriages Act 1996 , Next of Kin
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 , Changing your name, Registering a birth
Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (Cth), Libel or Slander
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (SA), For Creditors, For Debtors , Debts in the Building and Construction Industry
Building Work Contractors Act 1995 , Disadvantages, When a contract must be in writing , Assistance from government agencies, Minor Civil Claims, Advice before signing the contract

C

Carers Recognition Act 2005 (SA), What is abuse?
Cheques Act 1986 (Cth), Cheques, Paying and collecting a cheque, The cheque as a negotiable instrument
Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth), Rights and duties, The role of the Child Support Agency, Proof of parentage, Changing your assessment in special circumstances, The family law system
Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988 (Cth), The role of the Child Support Agency, The family law system
Children's Protection Act 1993 , Children and the law, Leaving home, Legal age to babysit, Neglected or abused children, Truancy, Child Protection, Notification, Investigation and intervention, Care and Protection Orders, Conflict with other court orders
Civil Liability Act 1936 , Accidents on private and 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, Negligence, Alcohol and teenage parties, Racial hatred
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 (Cth), Can I see or read what I like without breaking the law?, Pornography
Classification of Theatrical Performance Act 1978 , Plays
Co-operatives Act 1997 , Incorporation as a co-operative
Coast Protection Act 1972 (SA), Nature Conservation
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth), Legal Consequences , Laws Affecting Prisoners , Life in prison
Community Titles Act 1996 , The strata corporation, Community titles, Development of the community title: staging and tiering, By-laws (Rules), Converting from strata title, Common questions and answers, Neighbours and the Law
Community Titles Regulations 2011 (SA), Buying into a community title
Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), Regulation of companies, When a contract must be in writing , Exclusion Clauses and the Australian Consumer Law, Defective Goods , Actions for Negligence, Consumer Protection, Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), Sale of Goods Act 1895 (SA), Implied conditions, Implied guarantees for services, Implied guarantees for goods, False and Misleading Practices , Misleading or deceptive conduct, Unconscionable conduct, False or misleading representations, Other offences, Unsolicited consumer agreements, Telemarketing, Pyramid sales, Competition and Consumer Act 2010, Assistance from government agencies, Damages and rescission, Unfair Contract Terms, Federal Court of Australia, Action against the supplier, Action against the manufacturer
Complaints Principles 2011 (Cth), Aged Care Complaints Scheme
Consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Act 1995 , Powers of an Enduring Guardian, Medical Power of Attorney and Anticipatory Direction, Medical treatment, Consent to treatment, Patients' Rights , Consent , Children under 16 years, When someone 16 or over can't consent, Emergency medical or dental treatment
Consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Regulations 2004 , Medical Power of Attorney and Anticipatory Direction
Constitution Act 1934 , The Australian Constitutional System, Laws Affecting Prisoners
Construction Industry Long Service Leave Act 1987 (SA), Long Service Leave
Consumer Transactions Act 1972 , Right to recover damages
Controlled Substances (Controlled Drugs, Precursors and Plants) Regulations 2000 , Possession for personal use, Manufacture, Cultivation and Sale , Possession or Sale of Equipment
Controlled Substances (Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2000 , Sentencing Principles
Controlled Substances Act 1984 , Search and seizure, Drugs, Child Protection Restraining Orders, Drugs, Drug Offences, Aggravated offences, Simple Cannabis Offences , Possession for personal use, Definition of 'possession', Manufacture, Cultivation and Sale , Presumption of sale, Supply to children, Possession or Sale of Equipment , Sale or Possession of Instructions , Trafficking , Sentencing Principles , Diversionary Schemes , Police Powers , Additional Offences , Forfeiture orders
Conveyancers Act 1994 , Assistance from government agencies
Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), Intellectual property, The Copyright Act, 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, Design and copyright, Frequently asked questions
Coroners Act 2003 , Coroner's Court, State Courts, Coroner's Inquests
Coroners Regulations 2005 , Coroner's Inquests
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), Who can become bankrupt?, Disadvantages, Regulation of companies, Businesses owned by a company, Company directors, Who can be a director?, General Duties of Directors - Corporations Act 2001 (Ctth), Other Specific Duties of Directors, Criminal offences, Resignation of a director, Committee members and officers, Insurance, Whistleblower protection, Transfer of business, Upon the sale or winding up of the business, Compensation and other remedies
Correctional Services Act 1982 , Arrest, Parole warrants, Laws Affecting Prisoners , Prison Institutions, Going to Gaol, Admission to prison, Searches and drug testing, 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, Victim Register
Correctional Services Regulations 2001 , Laws Affecting Prisoners , Admission to prison, Searches and drug testing, Contacting prisoners, Breaches of regulations, Hearings and inquiries
Courts (Mediation and Arbitration) Act 1991 (Cth), Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Cremation Act 2000 , Burials and Cremations
Crimes Act 1914 (Cth), Search and seizure, Arrest, What is a Crime?, Commonwealth offences
Criminal Assets Confiscation Act 1996 , Search and seizure, Confiscation of profits, Forfeiture orders
Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), Stalking, cyber stalking and cyber bullying, 'Sexting' and the production and dissemination of child pornography, Marriage
Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1978 , Victims of Crime Compensation
Criminal Investigation (Extraterritorial Offences) Act 1984 , Search and seizure
Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Act 2007 , Powers to search and examine, Taking DNA
Criminal Law (Legal Representation) Act 2001 , Getting Legal Help
Criminal Law (Sentencing) Act 1988 , Sentencing by the Youth Court, Driving while disqualified, Indeterminate detention, Pleading guilty, The Sentencing Process , Matters affecting sentence, Sentencing Procedure , Mitigating circumstances, No conviction imposed, Fines, Community service orders, Good behaviour bonds, Suspended sentences, Imprisonment, Intervention orders, Review and appeals, Duty to disclose charges proved , Electing to be prosecuted, Enforcement of expiation notices , Paying court fines, Enforcement of court fines, State Courts, Laws Affecting Prisoners , Types of prisoners, Parole, Licence, Victim Impact Statements
Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 , Assisting an offender, Search and seizure, Police arrest procedure, Presumption of bail, Criminal offences, Legal age to babysit, Sexual relationships and the age of consent, Incest, Abortion, Punishment - parents/guardians, Sexual relationships, Working, Drugs, What is a Crime?, General Principles in Criminal Law , Elements of a Criminal Offence , Minor Indictable Offences, Magistrates Court Diversion Program, Common Offences , Assault, Assault causing harm, Other assaults, Causing death or harm by dangerous driving, Criminal liability for neglect, Female Genital Mutilation, Manslaughter, Murder, Stalking, cyber stalking and cyber bullying, Unlawful Threats, What is an aggravated offence?, Theft and Receiving, Robbery, Dishonest interference with merchandise, Deception, Illegal use, Serious criminal trespass, Arson and property damage, Definitions, Assaulting a police officer, Dangerous driving to escape police pursuit, Shooting at a police officer, Weapons, Riot, Affray and violent disorder, Traffic Offences , Causing death or harm by dangerous driving, Dangerous driving to escape police, Offences and Duties after Accidents, Reckless driving causing injury or death, Street Racing, Throwing objects at vehicles, Clamping, impounding, seizure and forfeiture of vehicles***, Sexual Offences, Types of Sexual Assaults , Rape, Indecent assault, Compelled sexual manipulation, Gross indecency, Pornography, Production of child pornography, Possession of child pornography, Procuring child to commit indecent act, 'Sexting' and the production and dissemination of child pornography, Incest, Child Sexual Assault , Registration of offenders, Aggravated offences, Home invasion, Intoxication, Mental Impairment, Self defence, Deciding the charge, Preparing for trial, Prosecutor's reply, Criminal Defamation, Marriage, Criminal charges, Assault, Stalking, Contraception and abortion, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) , Laws Affecting Prisoners , Types of prisoners, Escaping, Offences by others, Parole, Claims arising from homicide, Euthanasia , Suicide
Customs Act 1901 (Cth), Customs officers, Arrest, What is a Crime?, Drug Offences, Presumption of sale, Customs Act offences , Importing, Penalties for Importation and Trafficking , Powers of Police and Customs officers

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Dangerous Substances Act 1979 , Prescribed concentration of alcohol
Death (Definition) Act 1983 , Organ Donation
Defamation Act 2005 , What is Defamation?, Libel or Slander , Defences, Truth, Fair comment, Absolute privilege, Proceedings of Public Concern, Vulgar abuse, jest and triviality, Offer to make amends, Apologies, Remedies
Defence Act 1903 (Cth), Veterans
Defence Service Homes Act 1918 (Cth), The home
Designs Act 2003 (Cth), Intellectual property, Design and copyright
Designs Regulations 2004 (Cth), Design and copyright
Development Act 1993 , Working from home, Fortifications, State Responsibility, Pollution and Waste , Pollution and Waste Licences, State Heritage Register, State Heritage and Development Control, Environmental Impact Assessment , Local Government , Planning and Development , Planning Strategy , Development Plans , Public Participation in Development Plan Amendments, Development Control , The Relevant Authority, Development applications, Categories of Development, Consulting with other agencies, Public consultation, Major Development (and EIA) , Development by State Agencies , Building Work , Authorised Officers, Certificate of occupancy, Building work affecting other land, Defective building work, Dangerous buildings, Urgent building work, Civil enforcement, Offences, Swimming pool fences, Retaining Walls , Common scenarios and problems, Significant and Regulated Trees
Development Regulations 2008 , Development Control , The Relevant Authority, Development applications, Categories of Development, Consulting with other agencies, Public consultation, Common questions about fences, Retaining Walls , Common scenarios and problems, Significant and Regulated Trees
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), Summary of Discrimination Law , Disability discrimination, Making a complaint, Equal Opportunity, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
District Court Act 1991 , State administrative appeals, Process, State Courts, Commercial and Other Mediation Services
District Court Civil Rules 2006 (SA), Process, District Court and Supreme Court, State Courts, Commercial and Other Mediation Services
District Court Practice Directions 2006 (SA), Process, Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 , Injuries caused by dogs, Compensation, Local Government , Who is responsible for a dog?, Duties of dog owners, Control of certain types of dogs, Council by-laws, Registration of dogs, Seizure and destruction of dogs, Barking dogs, Prescribed dogs, Cats, Who can claim compensation?
Domestic Partners Property Act 1996 , Principles for intervention, Companion relationships and property disputes

E

Education Act 1972 , Children and the law, Rights and duties, Employment, Education, Truancy, School Fees, Punishment, Working, School
Education Regulations 2012 (SA), Physical punishment, Punishment, Suspension and exclusion, School
Electoral Act 1985 , State Courts, Laws Affecting Prisoners , Life in prison
Electricity Act 1996 (SA), Complaints against energy and water suppliers
Encroachments Act 1944 , Common scenarios and problems, Encroaching Buildings
Enforcement of Judgments Act 1991 , Enforcing judgment - non-monetary judgments, Enforcement
Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 1994 (SA), Environment Protection Policies, Air Pollution
Environment Protection (Burning) Policy 1994 (SA), Environment Protection Policies, Air Pollution, Air Pollution
Environment Protection (Motor Vehicle Fuel Quality) Policy 2002 (SA), Environment Protection Policies
Environment Protection (National Pollutant Inventory) Policy 2008 (SA), Environment Protection Policies
Environment Protection (Noise) Policy 2007 , Environment Protection Policies, Noise Pollution, Noise
Environment Protection (Used Packaging Materials) Policy 2012 (SA), Environment Protection Policies
Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010 (SA), Environment Protection Policies
Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003 (SA), Environment Protection Policies, Water Pollution
Environment Protection Act 1993 , State Responsibility, Individual Responsibility, Pollution and Waste , Pollution and Waste Licences, Environment Protection Policies, Noise Pollution, Water Pollution, Waste Disposal, Pollution Offences, Site Contamination, EPA Orders, Civil Penalties, Major Development (and EIA)
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 , Commonwealth Responsibility, Environment Protection and the Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act) , What does the EPBC Act do?, What is an 'action'?, What is a 'significant impact'?, Nature Conservation , Commonwealth Protected Areas, Animals, National Heritage Protection , World Heritage , Environmental Impact Assessment , Mining
Environment, Resources and Development Court Act 1993 , State Courts, Appeals to the Supreme Court
Equal Opportunity Act 1984 , Discrimination and equal opportunity, Summary of Discrimination Law , Age discrimination, Disability discrimination, Marital or domestic partnership status, Identity of spouse or partner, Pregnancy, Family responsibilities, Breastfeeding or Association with a Child, Racial discrimination, Sex discrimination, Sexuality and chosen gender, Religion and religious dress, Sexual harassment, Whistleblower protection, Making a complaint, Equal Opportunity, Discrimination
Essential Services Commission Act 2002 (SA), Complaints against energy and water suppliers
Evidence Act 1929 , Children and the law, Witnesses and victims of crime, Sexual Offences, Evidence, Evidence by the spouse of the accused, Evidence, Legal Procedures, Publication, Evidence by a close relative
Expiation of Offences Act 1996 , Expiation , Simple Cannabis Offences , Expiation notices, Grounds for withdrawal of expiation notices, Applying for review of expiation notices, Electing to be prosecuted, Paying expiation fees, Enforcement of expiation notices , Applying for review of an enforcement order, Paying court fines

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Fair Trading Act 1987 , Resolving disputes between businesses, Consumer Protection, Implied guarantees for services, Assistance from government agencies, Credit Ratings, Being pursued for a debt, Consumer Credit Information , State law
Fair Work (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2009 , Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009 (Cth), Modern Awards, Transitional Arrangements
Fair Work Act 1994 , Employment, Employment Laws & Contacts , Employees & Contractors , South Australian Employment & Industrial Relations Law , Awards, Enterprise Agreements, Minimum standards, Other Legislation, Equal Opportunity, By giving notice, Unfair Dismissal , Unfair dismissal under State law, State Courts
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), Summary of Discrimination Law , Age discrimination, Pregnancy, Family responsibilities, Racial discrimination, Sexuality and chosen gender, Religion and religious dress, Political opinion, Social origin, Making a complaint, Employment Laws & Contacts , Employees & Contractors , The employer's duties and rights, Federal Employment & Industrial Relations Law , Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), The National Employment Standards, General Protections, Transfer of business, Transitional Arrangements, South Australian Employment & Industrial Relations Law , Enterprise Agreements, Equal Opportunity, By giving notice, Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal , Unfair dismissal under federal law, Small Business Fair Dismissal Code , Unfair dismissal under State law
Family and Community Services Act 1972 , Children and the law
Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2001 (Cth), How is superannuation dealt with?
Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), Children and the law, Parental responsibilities, Rights and duties, Legal age to babysit, Family breakdown, Parental responsibilities, Proof of parentage, Changing your assessment in special circumstances, Court applications, The family law system, Family Dispute Resolution, Marriage, Annulment, Divorce, Grounds for divorce, Separation under one roof, Applying for divorce, The making of a divorce order, Principles for intervention, Applying for an intervention order, Conflict with other court orders, Family Court orders, What is family violence?, What can State Magistrates Courts do?, What can the Family Law Courts do?, Arrangements for children, Coming to an agreement, What is a parenting order?, Who can apply for parenting orders?, Can children apply?, How does the court make decisions?, Do the children get a lawyer?, What evidence will the court consider?, How is paternity determined?, What if one parent refuses to return the children?, What if one parent dies?, Dividing property, Applying for property settlement, What needs to be done before applying?, How is superannuation dealt with?, Can property orders be changed?, Maintenance, No time requirement for recognition of a de facto relationship, Two year time requirement - property disputes, Property disputes not covered by the Family Law Act, Step-parent adoption, The effect of legislation on case law, Family Court of Australia, Family Mediation, Commercial and Other Mediation Services, Police and Court Records
Family Law Regulations 1984 (Cth), Serving a divorce application, Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Family Law Rules 2004 (Cth), Family Law Courts, Serving a divorce application, Opposing divorce, The divorce hearing, The making of a divorce order, Checklist , Can children apply?, What evidence will the court consider?, What if there is a dispute about costs?, What needs to be disclosed?, Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Family Relationships Act 1975 , What is abuse?, Three year time requirement - State law matters, Surrogacy, When someone 16 or over can't consent, Claims arising from homicide, Inadequate provision, Ex-nuptial children
Federal Court and Federal Magistrates Court Regulation 2012 (Cth), Types of bankruptcy, What does it cost to go bankrupt?
Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 , Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth), Commercial and Other Mediation Services, Action against the manufacturer
Federal Magistrates Court Rules 2001 (Cth), Serving a divorce application, Checklist
Fences Act 1975 , Minor Civil Claims, Neighbours and the Law , Fences, Sharing costs between neighbours, Disputes, Access to property, Common questions about fences
Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 , Air Pollution
Firearms Act 1977 , Firearms, Weapons, Weapons, Firearms
Firearms Regulations 2008 (SA), Weapons, Weapons
Fisheries Management Act 2007 (SA), State Responsibility, Marine Protected Areas, Fishing
Food Act 2001 , Local Government
Forestry Act 1950 (SA), Plants
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth), Rights of bankrupts, Presenting cases to the Tribunal, Clients' Rights, How to make a request to Centrelink for your file, The Commonwealth Government , Exemptions, Personal documents, Agencies to which the Act does not apply, Access to old documents, Charges, Internal reviews, Medical files
Freedom of Information Act 1991 , Access to information, South Australian Ombudsman, Patients' Rights , Obtaining Medical Records , State Government, How to gain access to information, Amendment of personal records, Medical files
Frustrated Contracts Act 1988 , Discharge by frustration

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Gaming Machines Act 1992 , Gambling
Gas Act 1997 (SA), Complaints against energy and water suppliers
Guardianship and Administration Act 1993 , Enduring Power of Guardianship, Help for guardians, Powers of an Enduring Guardian, Principles to be observed, Abortion, Consent to treatment, State administrative appeals, Guardianship and Administration, Mental Incapacity, Guardianship Board, Administrators - powers and duties, Principles of Substituted Judgement, Reviews and Appeals, Office of the Public Advocate, Guardian of last resort, Investigations, Education, Patients' Rights , When someone 16 or over can't consent, Who can make a will?

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Health and Community Services Complaints Act 2004 (SA), Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner (SA), Patients' Rights
Health Insurance Act 1973 , Medicare
Heritage Places Act 1993 (SA), State Heritage , State Heritage Register, Heritage Agreements, Stop Orders, Restoration and No Development Orders
Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 (Cth), Shipwrecks in Australian Waters, Shipwrecks in State Waters
Historic Shipwrecks Act 1981 (SA), Shipwrecks in State Waters
Housing Improvement Act 1940 , Repairs, Rent, Public Housing, Housing Improvement, Disclosure obligations
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 , Equal Opportunity

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Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1972 , Three year time requirement - State law matters, Contesting a Will , Inadequate provision, Getting a copy of a Will , Domestic partners, Step-children
Insurance Contracts Act 1984 , Unfair Contract Terms, Insurance, The duty of utmost good faith
Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009 (SA), Arrest, Presumption of bail, Child Protection Restraining Orders, Breaching an intervention order, Stalking, cyber stalking and cyber bullying, Intervention orders, Getting to safety, What is an intervention order?, When can an intervention order be made?, Principles for intervention, Who can be protected by an intervention order?, What is abuse?, What can be ordered?, Applying for an intervention order, Conflict with other court orders, Breaches of an intervention order, Variation or revocation, What can State Magistrates Courts do?, Breaching an intervention order, No time requirement for recognition of a de facto relationship, Neighbours and the Law , Trespassers , Air Pollution

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Juries Act 1927 , Selection of the jury, Verdict, Legal Consequences
Justices of the Peace Act 2005 (SA), Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace Regulations 2006 (SA), Justices of the Peace

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Land Acquisition Act 1969 , Compulsory Aquisition of Land , Notice of intention to acquire land, Temporary occupation
Land Agents Act 1994 , Disadvantages, Assistance from government agencies, Selling a home
Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994 , Cooling off, Changing owners of a business, Assistance from government agencies, Site Contamination, The contract, Deposit, After signing the contract, Auctions, Offers, Common questions about fences
Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Regulations 2010 (SA), Offers
Land Valuers Act 1994 , Assistance from government agencies
Landlord and Tenant Act 1936 , Eviction by landlord, Seizing goods
Law of Property Act 1936 , The home, Repossession by a mortgagee, When a contract must be in writing
Legal Practitioners Act 1981 , Complaints against lawyers, What if there is a dispute about costs?, Legal Profession , Costs, Complaints against lawyers, 'Taxation' of legal costs, Unprofessional and unsatisfactory conduct, Handling money and trust accounts
Legal Services Commission Act 1977 , Getting Legal Help, Legal Services Commission , Applications for Legal Aid, Confidentiality
Libraries Act 1982 , Frequently asked questions
Limitation of Actions Act 1936 , Legal action, Taking legal action, Making the claim
Liquor Licensing Act 1997 , People on licensed and regulated premises, Drinking alcohol, Alcohol and teenage parties, Working, Alcohol, Barring persons from licensed premises or casino, State Courts
Listening and Surveillance Devices Act 1972 , Privacy
Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 , Local Government
Local Government Act 1934 , Burials and Cremations
Local Government Act 1999 , South Australian Ombudsman, Local Government, Waste Disposal, Local Government , Rates, Potential Dangers , How to gain access to information
Long Service Leave Act 1987 , Long Service Leave
Lottery and Gaming Act 1936 , Gambling

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Magistrates Court (Civil) Rules 1992 , Going to court, Judgment, Being taken to court, State Courts, Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Magistrates Court Act 1991 , Appeals against conviction or sentence, Minor Civil Claims, Going to court, Going to court, Applying for review of an enforcement order, State Courts, Commercial and Other Mediation Services, Disputes
Magistrates Court Rules 1992 , Pre-trial procedures for summary offences, Applying for review of an enforcement order, Enforcement of court fines, What is abuse?, What can be ordered?, Applying for an intervention order
Marine Parks Act 2007 (SA), Nature Conservation , Marine Protected Areas
Marine Parks Proclamation 2009 (SA), Marine Protected Areas
Marriage Act 1961 (Cth), Marriage, Bigamy, The family law system, Marriage, Divorce, De facto relationships
Mental Health Act 2009 (SA), Consent to treatment, Mental Incapacity, Guardianship Board, Representation at the hearing, Guardians - powers and duties, Education, Mental Health Act 2009 (SA), Defining Mental Illness , How is Mental Health Treated? , Prescribed Treatment , Appeals, Laws Affecting Prisoners , Types of prisoners, Coroner's Inquests
Migration Act 1958 (Cth), Legal Consequences , Criminal records, Migration, One year time requirement - migration, Migration Law
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (Cth), Veterans
Mines and Works Inspection Act 1920 , Working
Mining Act 1971 , Driving, State Responsibility, Mining, State Courts
Motor Vehicles Act 1959 , Legal obligations after an accident , Compulsory third party insurance, Driver at fault, Drivers of motor vehicles, Driving, Traffic Offences , Driver's Licences , Probationary licence, Appealing disqualification for breach of conditions, Safer Driver Agreements, Demerit Points, Disqualification or Good Behaviour Option, Drug and alcohol assessment, Mandatory alcohol interlock scheme, Driving Offences, Answering police questions, Driving while disqualified, Driving without a licence, Offences and Duties after Accidents, Seatbelts and child restraints, Unregistered and uninsured vehicles, Expiation , Clamping, impounding, seizure and forfeiture of vehicles***, Procedure
Motor Vehicles Regulations 2010 (SA), Written-off vehicles, Summary of Demerit Points

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Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 , Drug Offences
National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth), Laws that Protect Consumers when Borrowing Money, About the National Consumer Credit Protection Act and the NCC, Consumer Credit
National Consumer Credit Protection Regulations 2010 (Cth), Preliminary Requirements for NCC regulation
National Credit Code (Cth), Borrowing to purchase unsolicited goods or services, Laws that Protect Consumers when Borrowing Money, About the National Consumer Credit Protection Act and the NCC, What credit contracts are regulated by the NCC?
National Measurement Act 1960 (Cth), Other offences
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 , State Responsibility, Nature Conservation , Wilderness, National Parks and other Reserves, Sanctuaries, Prohibited Areas, Plants, Animals, Mining, Cats
National Trust of South Australia Act 1955 (SA), State Heritage , National Trust
Native Title (South Australia) Act 1994 , Notice of intention to acquire land
Native Title Act 1993 , The Australian Constitutional System, Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Native Vegetation Act 1991 (SA), State Responsibility, Nature Conservation , Plants, Native Vegetation Act 1991, Heritage Agreements
Natural Resources Management Act 2004 (SA), State Responsibility, Water Pollution, Nature Conservation , Natural Resource Management , Farming

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Oaths Act 1936 , Applying for review of expiation notices
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 , State Courts
Ombudsman Act 1972 , Investigating a complaint, Ombudsman's decision, Complaints the Ombudsman cannot investigate, South Australian Ombudsman, Laws Affecting Prisoners
Ombudsman Act 1976 , Complaints the Ombudsman cannot investigate, Commonwealth Ombudsman
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 (Cth), Ozone Depletion

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Partnership Act 1891 (SA), Business owned by a partnership
Pastoral Land Management and Conservation Act 1989 (SA), Farming
Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records Act 2012 (Cth), eHealth Record System
Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records Regulations 2012 (Cth), eHealth Record System
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act 2000 (SA), State Responsibility, Environmental Impact Assessment
Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995 , Disadvantages
Police (Complaints and Disciplinary Proceedings) Act 1985 , Discrimination and equal opportunity, Complaints against police, Investigating a complaint, Review by the ombudsman, Taking remedial action, Police Disciplinary Tribunal, Police Ombudsman, Making a complaint, Complaints not investigated
Powers of Attorney and Agency Act 1984 , Powers of Attorney , Signing a power of attorney, Commencement, Duties of a Donee , Ending a Power of Attorney , Mental Incapacity, Administrators - powers and duties
Prices Act 1948 , Assistance from government agencies
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Enforcement of a Credit Contract, Credit Ratings, Patients' Rights , Obtaining Medical Records , Privacy, Privacy (South Australian Government) , Privacy (Commonwealth Government), Information Privacy Principles (Cth), Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OIAC), Tax File Numbers, Credit Reporting, Data Matching, eHealth Record System, National Privacy Principles, Government Contractors, Consumer Credit Information , Commonwealth law, Common time limits for keeping credit information, Medical files
Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012 (Cth), Privacy
Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 (Cth), Obtaining Medical Records , Medical files
Problem Gambling Family Protection Orders Act 2004 (SA), What can be ordered?
Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (Cth), Movable Cultural Heritage
Psychotropic Substances Act 1976 , Drug Offences
Public and Environmental Health Act 1987 , Elements of a Criminal Offence , Water Pollution, Air Pollution
Public Intoxication Act 1984 , Arrest, Drinking alcohol, Being drunk in a public place

R

Racial Discrimination Act 1975 , Summary of Discrimination Law , Racial discrimination, Racial hatred, Making a complaint, Equal Opportunity
Racial Vilification Act 1996 , Summary of Discrimination Law , Racial discrimination, Racial hatred
Real Property Act 1886 , Land, Ending a Power of Attorney , Cancellation of a strata plan, Caveats, Common questions about fences
Residential Parks Act 2007 (SA), Private Rental , Residential Parks , Principal place of residence, Types of residential park agreements, Periodic or fixed term agreements? , Making a residential park agreement, What information needs to be provided to the resident? , Park Owners Rights and Responsibilities, Residents Rights and Responsibilities, Sub-letting and assignment, Ending an agreement, Notice required for ending the agreement, Terminating an Agreement, Rented Property, Personal Property, Disputes
Residential Parks Regulations 2007 (SA), Making a residential park agreement
Residential Tenancies (Rooming Houses) Regulations 1999 , Code of conduct, Implied terms - obligations, House rules, Rent increases
Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA), Contracts, Assistance from government agencies, Private Rental , Tenancy agreements, Understanding a tenancy agreement, Leases, Terms of the agreement, Fixed term or periodic tenancies?, Shared tenancies, Subletting, Boarders and lodgers, Discrimination, Information sheets, Rental expenses, Security bonds, The landlord's right of entry, The landlord's obligations, The tenant's obligations, Repairs, Rent, Fixtures, Landlord ending a tenancy, Tenant ending a tenancy, Breach of tenancy, Finalising a tenancy, Rooming Houses, Code of conduct, Tenancy issues, Conditions of tenancy, Community Housing, Community housing organisations, Resolving Tenancy Disputes
Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 (SA), Resolving disputes between businesses, State administrative appeals, Minor Civil Claims
Retirement Villages Act 1987 , Private Rental , Retirement housing
Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Regulations 1999 , Compulsory blood tests, Defect Notices , Speeding
Road Traffic (Road Rules - Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 1999 (SA), Seatbelts and child restraints
Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999 , Air Pollution
Road Traffic Act 1961 , Legal obligations after an accident , Driver at fault, Drivers of motor vehicles, Causing death or harm by dangerous driving, Dangerous driving to escape police pursuit, Traffic Offences , Summary of Demerit Points, Alcohol, Drugs and Driving , Alcohol and drug penalties, Compulsory blood tests, Consuming alcohol after driving, Driving under the influence, Drug and alcohol assessment, Immediate loss of licence, Other effects of alcohol or drug driving, Prescribed concentration of alcohol, Refusing a breath test, Defect Notices , Driving Offences, Answering police questions, Cyclists, Dangerous driving, Dangerous driving to escape police, Driving without due care, Excessive speed, Misuse of a motor vehicle, Offences and Duties after Accidents, Reckless driving causing injury or death, Speeding, Street Racing, Using a vehicle to commit a crime, Parking Offences , Pedestrian Offences , Disqualification, Clamping, impounding, seizure and forfeiture of vehicles***, Licence disqualification, Grounds for withdrawal of expiation notices, Applying for review of expiation notices, Acts and Delegated Legislation

S

Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Cth), Commonwealth Government Employees, Who can claim?, Injury, Veterans
Sale of Goods Act 1895 , Retention of Title Arrangements, What does a contract require? , Consumer Protection, Sale of Goods Act 1895 (SA), Implied conditions, Implied guarantees for goods, Damages and rescission, Action against the supplier
Second-hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 1996 , Disadvantages, State administrative appeals, Second-hand dealers and pawnbrokers, Legal Consequences , Minor Civil Claims
Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 , State administrative appeals, When a contract must be in writing , Assistance from government agencies, Minor Civil Claims
Security and Investigation Agents Act 1995 , State administrative appeals, Legal Consequences
Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Act 2008 (SA), Presumption of bail, Aggravated offences, Serious and Organised Crime , Organised crime, declared organisations and criminal associations
Serious and Organised Crime (Unexplained Wealth) Act 2009 , Serious and Organised Crime , Unexplained wealth orders
Service and Execution of Process Act 1992 (Cth), Interstate warrants for unpaid fines
Sex Discrimination Act 1984 , Summary of Discrimination Law , Marital or domestic partnership status, Pregnancy, Family responsibilities, Breastfeeding or Association with a Child, Sex discrimination, Sexual harassment, Making a complaint, Transitional Arrangements, Equal Opportunity
Small Business Commissioner Act 2011 (SA), Resolving disputes between businesses
Small Business Commissioner Regulations 2012 (SA), Resolving disputes between businesses
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 (Cth), Centrelink, Clients' Responsibilities, Appeal process, Review by the Social Security Appeals Tribunal, Continuation of payment pending an outcome
Social Security Act 1991 (Cth), What can be claimed?, Centrelink, Debt recovery, Write-off debts, Waiver
South Australian Co-operative and Community Housing Act 1991 , Community Housing, South Australian Community Housing Authority, Community housing organisations, Housing co-operatives, Housing associations
South Australian Health Commission Act 1976 , What can be claimed?
South Australian Housing Trust Act 1995 , Public Housing, Tenancy issues
South Australian Public Health (Notifiable and Controlled Notifiable Conditions) Regulations 2012 (SA), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
South Australian Public Health Act 2011 , Water Pollution, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
Spent Convictions Act 2009 (SA), Criminal records, State offences
Stamp Duties Act 1923 , Stamp duty, Two year time requirement - property disputes, Three year time requirement - State law matters
State Lotteries Act 1966 , Gambling
Statutes Amendment (National Industrial Relations System) Act 2009 , Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
Strata Titles Act 1988 , Strata titles, The strata corporation, Strata managers, Duties of unit owners, Articles (Rules), Meetings and resolutions, Disputes, Community titles, By-laws (Rules), Converting from strata title, Neighbours and the Law
Strata Titles Regulations 2003 (SA), The strata corporation
Student Assistance Act 1973 (Cth), Centrelink
Summary Offences (Weapons) Regulations 2012 (SA), Weapons, Weapons, Confidentiality
Summary Offences Act 1953 , Arrest and questioning, Giving name and address, People on licensed and regulated premises, Search and seizure, Arrest, Police arrest procedure, Security guards and others, Police powers after arrest, Police questioning and interviewing, Powers to search and examine, Gatecrashing and parties, Tattooing, body modification and body piercing, Weapons, Police powers, Being arrested, Videos and Films, Computer Games, Weapons, Payment by cheque, What is a Crime?, General Principles in Criminal Law , Common Offences , Humiliating or degrading filming, Stalking, cyber stalking and cyber bullying, Passing valueless cheques, Unlawful possession, Bill posting and graffiti, Assaulting a police officer, Bribing a police officer, False reports to the police, Hindering or resisting a police officer, Prostitution, Disorderly behaviour, Indecent behaviour, Being drunk in a public place, Weapons, Unlawfully on premises, Trespassing, Loitering, Urinating or defecating in a public place, Offences on public transport, Throwing missiles, Playing games as to cause damage, Dumping rubbish, Riot, Affray and violent disorder, Emitting excessive noise from a vehicle, Clamping, impounding, seizure and forfeiture of vehicles***, Gross indecency, Pornography, Distribution of invasive images, Indecent filming, Possession or Sale of Equipment , Police Powers , Additional Offences , Serious and Organised Crime , Fortifications, Bringing the defendant to court, Forfeiture orders, Confidentiality , Trespassers , Laws Affecting Prisoners
Summary Procedure Act 1921 , Arrest, Child Protection Restraining Orders, Witnesses and victims of crime, Summary Offences, Minor Indictable Offences, Sexual Offences, Paedophile restraint orders, Bringing a defendant to Court , Laying a charge, Bringing the defendant to court, First appearance in Court, Bringing the person charged to Court , Committal for sentence, Committal for trial, Court costs, Application to set aside an ex parte conviction, State Courts
Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 , Superannuation
Supreme Court Act 1935 , Application for judicial review - State, State Courts
Supreme Court Bail Review Rules 1985 (SA), Review by the Supreme Court
Supreme Court Civil Rules 2006 , Application for judicial review - State, Appeals against conviction or sentence, Procedure, District Court and Supreme Court, State Courts, Tribunals, Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Supreme Court Practice Directions 2006 (SA), Application for judicial review - State, Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Survey Act 1992 , Boundary Location , Encroaching Buildings
Survival of Causes of Action Act 1940 , Legal Actions
Swimming Pools (Safety) Act 1972 , Swimming pool fences

T

Telecommunications Act 1991 (Cth), Telemarketing
Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002 (Cth), Regulation of health products
Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth), Regulation of health products
Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code 2007 (Cth), Regulation of health products
Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 (Cth), Regulation of health products
Tobacco Products Regulation Act 1997 , Smoking, Cigarettes & tobacco
Trade Practices (Industry Codes - Franchising) Regulations 1998 (Cth), Buying a franchise
Training and Skills Development Act 2003 , Contracts
Transplantation and Anatomy Act 1983 , Consent to treatment, Disposal of the Body, Organ Donation , Donation of a body, Next of Kin
Travel Agents Act 1986 , Assistance from government agencies
Trustee Act 1936 , Unincorporated associations, Duties of trustees

U

Unclaimed Goods Act 1987 , Finalising a tenancy, Abandoned goods
US Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act 2004 (Cth), The Copyright Act

V

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (Cth), Veterans , Disability Pension
Victims of Crime (Fund and Levy) Regulations 2003 (SA), Court costs
Victims of Crime Act 2001 , Compensation, Court costs, Compensation, Three year time requirement - State law matters, State Courts, Victims of Crime Compensation, Victim's Representative
Volunteers Protection Act 2001 , Volunteer protection

W

Water Industry Act 2012 (SA), Complaints against energy and water suppliers, Water
Water Industry Regulations 2012 (SA), Water
Water Resources Act 1997 , Natural Resource Management
Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993 , South Australian Ombudsman, Whistleblowers Protection Act, Summary of Discrimination Law , Whistleblower protection, The employee's duty - co-operation, care and fidelity
Wilderness Protection Act 1992 , Nature Conservation , Wilderness, Cats
Wills Act 1936 , Wills, Who can make a will?, Vaild Wills, Changing a Will , Marriage, separation and divorce, Re-starting a will, Invalid wills, Partial intestacy and lapsed gifts
Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA), Breach of statutory duty, Safety legislation, Fines
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA), Safety legislation
Worker's Liens Act 1893 (SA), Giving notice of intention to sue
Workers Compensation Tribunal Practice Directions 2009 (SA), Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Workers Compensation Tribunal Rules 2009 , Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986 , What can be claimed?, Workers Compensation, Three year time requirement - State law matters
Workplace Relations Act 1996 , Pregnancy, General Protections, Transitional Arrangements

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