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Migration Law: HCA grounds to appeal
On 14 December 2011 the High Court of Australia held that a Global Special Humanitarian visa should be granted to the mother of a refugee, who had proposed her for the visa when under the age of 18, but had turned 18 by the time of the decision. Any person who has had an application for a parent refused for the reason that their parent was no longer deemed to be a member of their immediate family may now have grounds to appeal that decision, subject to relevant time limits. ...more
Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage: same-sex couples
Australians seeking to enter into a same-sex marriage overseas can now able apply for a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage. "This important change will allow same-sex couples to take part in overseas marriage ceremonies, and be considered married according to the laws of that country", the Attorney General Nicola Roxon said in announcing this amendment on February 2. Some foreign countries require foreign nationals to present a Certificate of No Impediment before they are able to legally marry in that country....more
2012 Free Legal Information Sessions
Bookings are now open for the 2012 series of Free Legal Information Seminars which are video-conferenced across South Australia courtesy of TAFE SA. The sessions cover a variety of legal areas, are easy to understand while also providing information on where to obtain additional support via the Legal Services Commission. Bookings are essential online....more
Download new LegalAidSA phone app
The Legal Services Commission on December 9 was pleased to have the Attorney-General, the Honourable John Rau, launch its new legal services phone app for iPhone, iPad and iPod users. This innovative new mobile web resource, developed pro-bono by the SA firm Hessian Apps, allows app users to easily locate and travel to any Commission office in the state, call any of the Commission's telephone advice services or access the Commission's web or publications resources. It's available to download now from the Apple App Store. Simply go to the App Store on your iPod,iPhone or iPad and search for LegalAidSA and press install. It's easy and it's free....more
View 2010 - 2011 Annual Report online
The 2010 - 2011 Legal Services Commission Annual Report is now available online. The Commission is pleased to present its Annual Report for the year to 30 June 2011 pursuant to Section 33 of the Legal Services Commission Act 1977. The 2010 - 2011 Report is now available for download in sections or as an entire PDF document - and details the diversity and quality of legal support services the Commission provides to South Australians across the state. ...more
DVD kit: Australian law for new arrivals
A new DVD education resource - What's the law? - is now available to help newly arrived migrants who are developing English language skills. What's the law? - was produced by legal aid commissions throughout Australia and can be used in classrooms or community settings. This DVD includes 10 photo stories about common legal issues and information about where to go for free legal help. Activity sheets for teachers and students accompany each DVD story to reinforce the scenario concepts....more
Survey: Are You a Guardian of an Adult?
The Office of the Public Advocate wants to understand the experience and concerns of private guardians. If you are currently, or have ever been appointed as a guardian of an adult person, we invite you to take part in this important study. You can find out more from Harrison Research on (08) 8490 4200....more
