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Title:
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15 years of native title DVD
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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A DVD on the history of native title decisions from Mabo through to Yorta Yorta, Wik and Noonkanbah. Uses archived footage and interviews.
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A republic? - Hot Topics series no 22
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1999
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In November 1999, Australians voted in a referendum on whether to become a republic.This issue of Hot Topics includes a history and overview of the republican debate, a summary of the arguments for and against, the recommendations of the Constitutional Centenary held in 1998, a discussion of the preamble, and of the implications for the States if Australia does become a republic. OUT OF PRINT
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Aboriginal people and the law Chapter 2: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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Includes an historical overview, current law, land law, including native title, criminal law and discrimination issues, legal services for aboriginal women and children and laws relating to cultural heritage and intellectual property. The doctrine of terra nullius, land rights, native title, land corporations.
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About crime and criminal justice - topics from the Australian Institute of Criminology
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About:
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Commonwealth government research and information agency for the study of crime and criminal justice in Australia. Useful publications for students in full text include the excellent Trends and Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice series, Crime Facts Info and a range of statistical publications.
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Title:
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About native title
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Date:
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May 2008
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Summarises native title, the development of native title legislation, rights, mediation and agreement making
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Title:
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About the legal system Chapter 1: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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An introduction to Australia's legal system, including a brief explanation of common law and statute law. Includes practical information on jury duty, enforcing the law, dispute resolution and legal documents, including deeds, birth certificates, statutory declarations, affidavits, summonses, subpoenas, passports, name changes and power of attorney. Criminal and civil law, state and federal law, courts and tribunals.
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Title:
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Access to court documents: information for victims of crime
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About:
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If you have been a victim of crime and there were criminal proceedings against the offender you, may be able to access the court documents.
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Title:
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Accidents and compensation Chapter 3: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Includes practical information about accidents on private and public property, injury or damage caused by and to dogs and other animals, motor vehicle accidents, including sample letters of demand. Also covers workers compensation.
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Title:
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Administrative Appeals Tribunal: applying to the AAT
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Date:
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2006
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Information about applying to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Commonwealth).
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Title:
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Administrative Decisions Tribunal brochures - review of decisions, discrimination complaints, retail leases, revenue appeals, community services
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Date:
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2006
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About:
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Links to brochures from the ADT including community services division, retail leases division, revenue division, discrimination complaints and prohibited employment declarations in the ADT.
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Title:
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Advertising & selling
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About:
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) provides information for businesses about advertising includes unit pricing code, competitions and giveaways and misleading advertising.
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Title:
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Aged care complaints investigations scheme
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Date:
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2007
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Title:
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All about age discrimination
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Answers to your questions: the NSW Public Guardian
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Anti-Discrimination Board (NSW)
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About:
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Fact sheets covering all aspects of unlawful discrimination such as race, disability, carers, age, indigenous people, pregnancy, marital status, harrassment, vilification, and includes making and lodging complaints, going to the tribunal and conciliation conferences. Information available in community languages.
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Title:
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Appealing to the Social Security Appeals Tribunal
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Date:
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2006
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Applying for a liquor licence
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Date:
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2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Applying for Supreme Court bail
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Date:
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October 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) information for applicants and persons in need of protection
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Date:
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July 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Apprehended violence orders (AVOs) information for defendants
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Date:
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May 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Are you a victim of crime?
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About:
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Information for young people who are victims of crime.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Are you being squeezed for a debt?
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Date:
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August 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Are you facing a committal?
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Date:
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May 2007
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Are you pleading guilty to a drink driving charge?
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Date:
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July 2007
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About:
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Preparing for court appearances, writing reference letters, police fact sheets and what you should do in court. Also available in Arabic,
Chinese,
Vietnamese
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Arrest, interrogation and bail Chapter 4: The law handbook: 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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A practical guide to criminal law processes including arrest, detention, police questioning, police powers and bail.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Arts Law Centre FAQs
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Date:
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2005
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Arts Law Centre information sheets
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About:
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Range of infosheets on agency agreements, contracts, business name protection, protecting designs, protecting ideas, trade marks, defamation, sponsorship agreements, sample letters of demand and claims procedure for debt recovery. Full text of selected articles from the newsletter Art+Law and other publications. Also provides contacts for free legal advice and assistance.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Assistance with legal problems Chapter 5: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Includes practical information about organisations providing free legal assistance, dealing with lawyers, interpreter services and Legal Aid.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Associations and clubs law in Australia and New Zealand 2nd edition
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Date:
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1996, with 2002 supplement
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About:
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Covers unincorporated and incorporated voluntary associations and includes references to legislation and caselaw. An updated supplement is available on the Federation Press website - www.federationpress.com.au/bookstore/book.asp?isbn=9781862871984
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Auction laws
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Date:
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January 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian and New Zealand equal opportunity law and practice
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About:
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Covers Commonwealth and NSW anti discrimination legislation and cases, sexual harassment, discrimination in the workplace, education, clubs, and in provision of goods and services. Location number Ref/N344.9/1 and online (For onsite clients only).
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian business advisors guide
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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Location number Ref/N346.9407/54
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian business law 28th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Chapters on all aspects of business law - land and property law, intellectual property, including copyright, designs, patents and trademarks, negligence, contracts, consumer law including trade practices and consumer credit, business organisations, partnerships, agency law, finance and bankruptcy law, banking and insurance, white-collar crime, electronic commerce. All chapters include useful case summaries, legislation and caselaw references.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian contract law reporter
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About:
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Covers the formation of contracts, terms, factors affecting them such as unconscionability, mistake, duress, misrepresentation. Includes information on privity of contract, assignment and agency. Performance, breach, discharge, formalities, remedies, illegality and public policy, drafting. - Location number Ref/N346.9402/20
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian corporation law
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Date:
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2004
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About:
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Provides text of the Corporations Act (Cth) 2001 and commentary on it including registration of companies, constitution, shares, offences, meetings, internal and external administration, takeovers, acquisitions, financial services and markets, ASX listing rules, ASIC investigations. Location number Ref/N346.9406602/23
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian courts of law 4th edition
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Date:
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2004
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About:
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A guide to and analysis of Australian courts, their jurisdictions, and functioning.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian de facto relationships law
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About:
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Covers most aspects of the law relating to de facto relationships. Property, maintenance, financial agreements, children. Discusses matters such as superannuation, intestacy, social security, workers compensation. Location number - Ref/N346.94016/6
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian defamation law and practice
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About:
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Covers the meaning of defamation - publication, identification, injurious falsehood, defences to defamation, absolute privilege and fair comment, damages and trial practice. Location number Ref/N345.940256/2A
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian employment law guide
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About:
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Covers recruitment, contracts, discrimination, equal opportunity, awards, pay, leave, superannuation, occupational health and safety, grievance handling, records and files, industrial action, and termination issues. Location number Ref/N344.94012/1 and online (for onsite clients).
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian encyclopaedia of forms and precedents
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About:
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An encylopaedia of law covering multiple topics, and including sample forms and documents - contracts, agreements and other material. Location number Ref/NQ347.94055/1 and online (for onsite clients).
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian family law
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About:
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Commentary on the Family Law Act and practice and procedure and procedure in the Family Court and the Federal Magistrates Court. Case management, divorce and nullity of marriage, maintenance and child support, parenting plans and parenting orders, property and financial orders, superannuation and agreements, court procedures such as disclosure and subpoenas, injunctions, appeals, enforcement, costs. Location number Ref/N346.94015/24
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian family law and practice
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About:
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Information on the Family Law Act, the Family Court, the jurisdiction of the court, divorce, nullity of marriage, children and child abduction, parenting plans and consent orders, spousal maintenance, child maintenance, maintenance agreements and financial and property agreements. - Location number Ref/NQ346.94015/1 and online (For onsite clients only).
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian health and medical law reporter
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About:
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Covers the registration of practitioners, the management of hospitals, nursing homes, day procedure centres, mental health institutions and other agencies, clinical care, medical negligence, consent, drug use, medical litigation, patients rights, forensic medicine, dying with dignity and palliative care, public health, ethics of practice. Location number Ref/NQ344.94041/2
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian High Court and Federal Court practice
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About:
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Location number Ref/N347.940355/4
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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Date:
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2004
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian immigration law
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About:
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Ministerial Directions, citizenship and passports, merits and judicial review, refugees, compliance, visas, and application process. The service includes Migration Act and Regulations, the PAM (Procedures Advice Manual) and the MSIs (Migration Series Instructions). Location number Ref1/N342.94082/6
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian legal system - Hot Topics series no 60
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Date:
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2007
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About:
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Origin of our legal system; influences on it, and how statute law and common law is created. Covers criminal and civil law; the role of government, legislature, judiciary and the legal profession; how to find Acts and cases. Provides a list of useful websites, books and other publications in the area.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian legal system 4th ed
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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A concise outline of the Australian legal system, criminal and civil proceedings, legislation, common law, equity, the doctrine of precedent and the operation of parliament, the executive and the courts.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian master superannuation guide
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About:
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Revised annually and covers contribution, taxation aspects, super guarantee scheme and termination payments. Location number - REF N343.06405/1
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian master tax guide 44th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers income tax, capital gains tax, superannuation, international taxation, objections, tax agents and tax planning. It is designed to help practitioners, businesses, students and individual tax payers to quickly locate information.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian social security guide
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About:
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Contains the Social Security Act and Regulations, and commentary on this. Information on aged and disability pensions, parenting and family payments, newstart, mature age and youth allowance, sickness allowance, other payments. Also covers reviews and appeals. Location number Ref/N344.9402/5
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian superannuation law & practice
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About:
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Covers contributions, taxation of benefits and funds, trustees, superannuation guarantee scheme, self-managed funds, retirement savings accounts, complaints tribunal and industry supervision. Location number - REFN344.94023/1
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian tax practice
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About:
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Covers the Income Tax Assessment Act, Capital Gains Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax, PAYE tax, GST, superannuation, income tax rulings. Location number Ref/N343.94052/104
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian torts reporter
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About:
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Includes information making claims, time limits for claims, perosnal injury, death, economic loss, property related torts, professional negligence, reputation, liberty and privacy. Discusses the liability of special defendents such as the Crown and public authorities. Includes information of damages and comparative tables. Location number Ref/N346.9403/6 and online (For onsite clients only).
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Australian trade practices reporter
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About:
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Covers markets and misuse of market power, competition, anti-competitive agreements, secondary boycotts, exclusive dealing, resale price maintenance, mergers and acquisitions, access to markets and essential services, pricing, authorisations notifications and review. Exceptions exemptions and extraterritoriality.
Enforcement, remedies and defences, unfair contracts, contract law, product liability, manufacturers liability and implied terms. Location number Ref/N343.9408/8
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Banking Chapter 6: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Opening a bank account, cheques, electronic funds transfer, Bankcard, Mastercard and Visa accounts, the Banking Ombudsman.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Bankruptcy Chapter 7: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers bankruptcy and its alternatives, the effects of bankruptcy and ending bankruptcy.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Bankruptcy Handbook
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Date:
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2007
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About:
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Bankruptcy notices, creditor's and debtor's petitions, sequestration orders, debt agreements, property and referral services. It also gives practical guidance on filling out a statement of affairs.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Bankruptcy overview
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About:
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Includes information about what happens when you become bankrupt, what assets you can keep, travelling overseas, appeals and reviews as well as links to factsheets, legislation and FAQs
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Bill of Rights - Hot Topics series no 54
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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Asks if Australia should have a Bill of Rights; looks at the ACT's Human Rights Act 2004 and how it attempts to give recognition to principles of fundamental human rights. Examines the types of guarantees of fundamental rights that exist in other countries and what impact a Bill of Rights would have in the Australian context.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Blewin' with Sumwun?
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Date:
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2003
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About:
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Information about free mediation with aboriginal mediators. Also has contact details for Community Justice Centres in NSW.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Bluett's local government handbook (New South Wales) 16th edition
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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Functions of councils and how they operate, environmental protection, planning, waste management, public health, roads, control of pets, food inspection and conflict resolution.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Bribery = crime
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Date:
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2003
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About:
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Also available in
Arabic,
Bengali,
Bosnian,
Chinese,
Croatian,
Farsi,
Filipino,
French,
Greek,
Hindi,
Indonesian,
Italian,
Japanese,
Khmer,
Korean,
Laotion,
Macedonian,
Polish,
Portuguese,
Russian,
Serbian,
Spanish,
Somali,
Tamil,
Thai,
Turkish,
Urdu,
Vietnamese
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Brown, Farrier, Neal and Weisbrot's criminal laws: materials and commentary on criminal law and process in New South Wales. 4th edition
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Date:
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2006
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About:
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General principles of criminal law; fair trial, elements of criminal offences including actus reus and mens rea; criminal defences, murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, larceny, robbery, drug offences and sentencing. Includes extracts from cases and other legal resources, and new developments cush as the International Criminal Court.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Building Code of Australia
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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Available in print and online. Ask at the Information Desk.
online (For onsite clients only).
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Bush law handbook: a practical guide to law on the land in NSW 2nd edition
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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Legal issues relating to the land and rural life including native title, mining rights, farming practices, agistment, sharefarming, property boundaries, noxious weeds, managing animals, employers’ responsibilities, mortgages and even debt and bankruptcy.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Business licensing
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About:
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Contains information on how to apply or renew a licence, licence terminology, cancellation or suspension.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Business names
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About:
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Information on what is a business name, who owns a business name, choosing a business name and how to register a business name. Includes fees and charges, renewing a name, trading on the internet, and displaying a business name.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Business.gov.au
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About:
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Information relating to Commonwealth regulation of business including employing people, grants, intellectual property, taxation, importing and exporting.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Businesses - Fair Trading website
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About:
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For people starting and running a business in NSW with information on business structures and names, advertising, product safety, dealing with customers, selling goods and services.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Butterworths concise Australian legal dictionary 3rd edition
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Date:
|
2004
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About:
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Appendices include abbreviations to law reports, a guide to citation of law reports, a list of popular Australian case names and a copy of the Constitution.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Buying into a strata scheme?
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Date:
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October 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Buying land and building a home
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Date:
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March 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Campaigning and the law in New South Wales: a guide to your rights and responsibilities
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Date:
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February 2007
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About:
|
Protest action, speaking out in public, interfering with business activities, criminal offences and powers, inclosed property and trespass, action on the street, in forests, national parks and on Commonwealth land. Arrest and detention, bail, preparing for court and court appearance.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Capacity toolkit
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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For government and community workers, professionals, families and carers on assessing if person has capacity to make legal, financial, medical and personal decisions. Includes advance care directives, entering into contracts, making a will, power of attorney and enduring guardianship.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Car buyers handbook: buying and maintaining a car in NSW
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Date:
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2009
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About:
|
Looks at what type of car to buy, where and how to purchase a car, purchasing a second hand car, REVS and RTA checks, vehicle inspections, loans, leasing, contracts as well as information about maintaining your car.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Cases and legislation for NSW and Australia
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Date:
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2005
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Centrelink - about payments
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Date:
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2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Centrelink - reviews and appeals
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Date:
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January 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Changes to the law about the physical punishment of children
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Date:
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December 2002
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Child protection is everyone's business
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Child support - Family Law Courts
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Date:
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June 2006
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Child Support Agency factsheets
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Date:
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2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Child Support Agency: Legal practitioner's guide
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Children - parenting orders
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Date:
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August 2006
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Children and families - Hot Topic series no 62
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Date:
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2007
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About:
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Family law and divorce and its impact on children, parenting and property after separation, shared parenting, child support, child welfare care and protection, child abuse.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Children and the law in Australia
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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Criminal responsibility of children, care and education of preschool children, school education, children and family law, adoption of local children, medical treatment and child witnesses.
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Title:
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Children and young people Chapter 8: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Includes practical information about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, children and criminal law, including the Children's Court, young offenders, the care and protection of children, employment and income issues, discrimination, the age of consent and children's services, adoption, school.
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Title:
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Children's Court, DOCS, my child and me
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Date:
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2007
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About:
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Facts sheets about the care and protection law in NSW including removal of children, care applications in the Children's Court, dealing with Dept of Community Services (DOCs), removal of children, long term out-of-home care and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander placement principles.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Children's matters
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Date:
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2007
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About:
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Making arrangements for children, applying for, changing and complying with orders, relocation and travel, recovery orders.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Citizenship factsheet
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Date:
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May 2004
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Civil forms - under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (NSW)
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About:
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Forms for Local, District, Land and Environment and Supreme Courts including statement of claim, affidavit, appeals, tree dispute application.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Climate change
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About:
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Introduction to climate change, NSW government initiatives to address climate change and information on the NSW Greenhouse Plan and the NSW State Plan.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Climate change - Australian Parliamentary Library
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About:
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Science and effects of climate change, responses to climate change, governance and policy at domestic and international levels.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Climate change - Hot Topics series no 63
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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Legal framework for managing climate change; international protocols; emissions trading; human rights and climate refugees; impact on Torres Strait Islander and Pacific communities, and Australia's world heritage areas.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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College of Law Practice Papers online
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About:
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Accounting, advocacy, civil litigation, commercial law, conveyancing, criminal law, family law, lawyers professional responsibility, taxation, wills and probate. Online (For onsite clients only).
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Common offences: drugs
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Date:
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March 2006
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Community organisations Chapter 9: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers incorporating an association, dealing with money, taxation, appeals for funds, charitable fundraising, registration of names, trading and non-profit organisations, leasing premises.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Compensation claims for victims of crime
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Date:
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2007
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Complaint guide: an introduction for people making a complain, or responding to a complaint, before the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
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Date:
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2007
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About:
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Available in
Arabic,
Bosnian
Chinese,
Croatian,
French,
Greek,
Indonesian,
Polish,
Serbian,
Somali,
Spanish,
Turkish,
Vietnamese
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Complaints Chapter 10: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers the process of challenging government decisions, judicial review and the Ombudsman, the Independent Commission Against Corruption, complaints about lawyers (including costs) and police.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Complaints about a NSW Freedom of Information decision?
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Date:
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November 2009
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Complaints about the Legal Profession
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Date:
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February 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Complaints against judicial officers
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About:
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Includes a guide for complainants and complaints form.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Consumer building guide
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Date:
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June 2009
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Consumer rights and shopping
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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Guarantees, warranties and refunds, phone and internet services, debt, credit cards, unsolicited goods, scams, labelling, product safety, pricing.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Consumers Chapter 11: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Provides plain language information about consumer protection laws including unjust contracts, misleading and unconscionable conduct, substandard goods and services, goods that cause injury or damage, buying a motor vehicle, consumer protection, resolving disputes, government bodies, the Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal, taking legal action, uncollected goods, bag searches and harassment. Health consumer issues, Health Care Complaints Commission, consent to treatment, medical negligence and making complaints.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Consumers - Office of Fair Trading
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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Links to information on refunds and repairs, using credit, home shopping and scams.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Consumers and money - Hot Topics series no 41
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Date:
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2003
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About:
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Consumer protection laws covering credit, e-commerce, insurance, superannuation, costs and scams. Has practical tips on how to compare products, budgeting, and where to go for help.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Contract 5th edition
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Date:
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2004
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About:
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Formation of contracts, terms, capacity of parties, defective contracts, termination of contracts, remedies, and key cases.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Contracts Chapter 12: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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A plain language outline of contract law. Essentials of a valid contract - agreement, intention to be legally bound, legal capacity to enter into a contract, consideration, genuine consent. Illegal contracts, verbal and written terms, exclusion terms, conditions and warranties, ending a contract by agreement, frustration, repudiation, breach of contract. Damages for breach of contract.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Conveyancing manual New South Wales
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About:
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Practical guide to the procedural side of conveyancing - completing the standard contract, titles to land held at the Dept of Lands, exchange of contracts, inquiries to be made, requisitions and rescission, stamp duty and transfer. Types of ownership, joint ownership, foreign ownership, easements and covenants, capital gains tax, leases and mortgages, environmental matters, remedies, precedents and checklists. Location number Ref/NQ346.9440438/62
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Conveyancing service New South Wales
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About:
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Covers the sale of land, contract for sale of land, types of land ownership such as old system, possessory title, tenancy in common and joint tenancy, company title, strata title. Covers the Real Property Act, covenants and easements, crown land, the Torrens system, mortgages, leases, Land Titles Office practice, remedies. Location number Ref/NQ346.9440438/17
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Copyright Chapter 13: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Explains copyright and copyright ownership and designs, rights of owners, moral rights, infringement.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Copyright - Hot Topics series no 52
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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Role of copyright and history of its development; domestic and international laws of copyright; moral rights; performers' rights; creative commons; Free Trade Agreement and bilateral trade agreements; implications of copyright law for internet users,
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Copyright and designs
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About:
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Provides an overview of copyright, what copyright protects, who owns it, licences, moral rights, infringement, software, digital agenda, registration of designs. Ref/NQ346.94048/41
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Copyright introductory information - Australian Copyright Council
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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The information sheets are an excellent source of current information on copyright and artworks, film, music, libraries, photographs, galleries and museums, perfomances, videos and writers. Also provides contacts for free legal advice and assistance.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Court Chapter 14: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers dealings in the Local Court, prosecution, defences to prosecution, rules of evidence, penalties, penalty units, sentencing, civil cases, appeals, offences tried by a judge and jury. Criminal records and representing yourself in court.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Court and tribunal fee waiver manual
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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Sets out criteria and regulations for waiving fees of NSW and Commonwealth courts and tribunals. Application forms are included.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Court forms precedents and pleadings
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About:
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There are two parts to this work, a general part (Volume 1) and a specific part (Volumes 2 and 3). The general part covers the whole ambit of litigation in the Supreme Court. It would be possible for a practitioner to read Volume 1 and then develop precedents for use in any particular type of litigation. However, many particular branches of litigation have their own particular problems and the material in Volumes 2 and 3 is directed to this purpose.
Volume 1 contains material on the conduct of proceedings generally, statements of claim and affidavits and motions and basic pleadings. Volume 2 is concerned with a particular areas of law. - Location number Ref/N347.94405/6 and online (For onsite clients only).
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Court orders - family law
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Date:
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June 2006
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Courts - Hot Topics series no 38
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Date:
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2002
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About:
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Role of the jury and judges; judicial accountability, the Tribunal system, as well as alternative dispute resolution measures, such as mediation and youth justice conferencing.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Courtwise: a pathway through the NSW court system for victims and crime and other witnesses
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Date:
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2007
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About:
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Provides a tour of a courtroom, answers FAQs about victim's rights and the trial process as well as factsheets about what happens in court when you are a victim of crime or a witness.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Credit Chapter 15: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers credit contracts, Consumer Credit Code, borrowers rights, credit insurance, guarantees, mortgages, default under the contract, door-to-door and telephone sales and credit reporting.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Crime in the business world Chapter 2: Australian business law
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Date:
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2006
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Criminal law Chapter 16: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers types of crimes, offences in public places, assault, trespass, drunkenness, penalties, theft and burglery, shop lifting, and other common crimes. Includes sex work and the law.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Criminal law (NSW)
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About:
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Includes legislation relating to crime and criminal law, the Crimes Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Criminal Appeals Act, Mental Health Act, Oaths Act, Jury Act, drugs and the Drug Court, evidence, bail, traffic offences, sentencing, prisons and prisoners, young offenders, juvenile justice and young offenders, oaths, jury and juries, Childrens Court, search warrants, victims of crime, common law offences. Location number - Ref/N345.009944/1 and online (For onsite clients only).
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Criminal practice and procedure
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About:
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Criminal procedure, evidence, appeals from Magistrates decisions, sentencing, criminal responsibility, the Crimes Act, trial procedure, bail, drugs, summary and indictable offences, road traffic offences and the Australian Road Rules, firearms, children and criminal law, mental health, defence costs, confiscation, victims, administration of sentences, indictments, coronial inquiries, and the Coroners Court, investigatory commissions such as the ICAC, Royal Commissions, the Police Integrity Commission. Location number Ref/NQ345.94405/7 and
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Cross on evidence
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About:
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Covers the general principles, burden of proof, estoppels, witnesses, corroboration, examination in chief and cross examination. Character and credibility, the accused's evidence, privilege, evidence in public policy matters, hearsay and the doctrine of res gestae. Location number Ref/N347.9406/39
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| Details » |
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Title:
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De facto relationships and family law
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Date:
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March 2009
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About:
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The new laws and how they apply, definition of de facto relationships, property, maintenance and the children of same-sex couples.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Dealing with barking dogs
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Date:
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March 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Dealing with conflict? Community Justice Centres mediation and conflict resolution management services
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Date:
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2004
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Dealing with debt: your rights and responsibilities
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Dealing with neighbourhood noise
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Date:
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March 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Debt Chapter 17: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
|
2009
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|
About:
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Demands for payment, including letter of demand, creditors options, debtor's options, going to court, Statement of Claim, process servers, time limits, defending a claim, Small Claims Division, enforcing a judgment debt, examination summons, paying by instalments, writ of execution and seizure of goods and bailiffs.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Debtor's guide to Local Courts: New South Wales 3rd edition
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Date:
|
2004
|
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About:
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Negotiating with creditors; dealing with debt harassment; overview of the Local Court; responding to a statement of claim; and the process of enforcement of a debt and ways to stop enforcement.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Defend Yourself: facing a charge in court 2nd edition
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Date:
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2008
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|
About:
|
Defending a criminal charge in court, arrest and questioning, bail, dealing with lawyers, court procedure, hearings and trials, preparation, evidence, proof, examination in court, sentencing, and appeals. It also provides information on character references, further reading and research, and a legal glossary.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Delegated legislation factsheet
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Date:
|
2000
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About:
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A plain language guide to delegated or subordinate legislation.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Disability law Chapter 18: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
|
2009
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About:
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Discusses intellectual disability discrimination including legal and non-legal remedies in the areas of housing, personal relationships, employment, duty of care by disability workers, consumer protection, the criminal justice system, wills, social security benefits and property management. Information about guardianship includes the Guardianship Tribunal, enduring guardianship, Protected Estates Act (NSW)), appeals, recognition of interstate orders, consent to medical and dental treatment.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Disability rights
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About:
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Information about making a complaint to the Commission, the complaints process and frequently asked questions such as what is disability discrimination and who is protected.
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Discrimination Chapter 19: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
|
2009
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About:
|
Covers types of discrimination (sex, race, marital status, sexual preference, disability, transgender, age, carer). Illegal discrimination, direct and indirect discrimination, vilification, victimisation, employment related discrimination, affirmative action and where to take complaints.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Discrimination - Hot Topics series no 40
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Date:
|
2002
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|
About:
|
This issue looks at the sources of anti-discrimination law, the forms of discrimination which are against the law under Federal and State laws, and provides case studies and legislation timelines.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Discrimination and harassment in the workplace
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Discrimination and sexual harassment
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Date:
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2003
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Discrimination law and practice 3rd edition
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Date:
|
2008
|
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About:
|
Covers state and federal discrimination laws - harassment, racial discrimination, victimisation, liability, compaint-handling processes, workplace and education discrimination.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Discrimination toolkit: your guide to making a discrimination complaint
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Date:
|
2007
|
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About:
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For people who believe they have been discriminated against and want to do something about it. Also a useful resource for community workers, advocates and legal practitioners who want to help clients who are experiencing discrimination.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Discrimination, EEO and affirmative action
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Dispute resolution without going to court Chapter 20: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
|
2009
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About:
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Covers a range of issues in dispute resolution and mediation, commercial mediation, arbitration, Youth Justice Conferencing, Community Justice Centres.
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Do you have a legal problem? : see Legal Aid
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|
Date:
|
July 2008
|
|
About:
|
Available in
Arabic,
Chinese,
Greek,
Italian,
Laotian,
Macedonian,
Serbian,
Turkish,
Croatian,
Khmer,
Vietnamese
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Domestic violence - Hot Topics series No 66
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Date:
|
2008
|
|
About:
|
Practical information on how to get an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO), court processes, breaching, varying and revoking an AVO. Provides contact details for legal advice, counselling and court support services.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Domestic violence and AVO
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Date:
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2003
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Domestic violence Chapter 21: The law handbook 11th edition
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|
Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
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What is domestic violence? Covers the role of police, protection of children, counselling, legal remedies such as apprehended violence orders (AVOs) and apprehended domestic violence orders (ADVOs).
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Domestic violence: help with going to court
|
|
Date:
|
November 2006
|
|
About:
|
Available in
Arabic,
Chinese,
Farsi,
Greek,
Italian,
Hindi,
Italian,
Kurdish,
Korean,
Kurdish,
Russian,
Portuguese,
Spanish,
Thai,
Tagalog,
Vietnamese
|
|
| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Domestic violence: you can live without it
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Date:
|
May 2005
|
|
About:
|
Available in
Arabic,
Chinese,
Croatian,
Dari,
Dinka,
Farsi,
Fijian,
Korean,
Macedonian,
Russian,
Samoan,
Somali,
Spanish,
Tamil,
Tongan,
Turkish,
Vietnamese
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Driving and the law: traffic fact sheets for young people
|
|
Date:
|
September 2008
|
|
About:
|
Getting a drivers licence in New South Wales, unlicensed driving, demerit points , speeding, serious traffic offences and courts, drugs, alcohol and driving, traffic accidents, driving and mobile phone use and motorbikes.
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Driving and traffic law Chapter 22: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Major offences such as negligent, menacing, predatory and reckless driving. Alcohol related offences, habitual offenders, driving licences, penalty units, parking offences, appealing against cancellation of licence, demerit points and other penalities.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
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Drug offences Chapter 23: The law handbook 11th edition
|
|
Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Covers aspects of drug offences such as possession, supply and use of drugs, medicinal cannabis, injecting rooms, dealing, police powers, importing and exporting and customs, bail upon arrest, penalties, diversionary schemes. Covers drug courts and the Youth Drug Court, the Local Court's MERIT scheme, confiscating proceeds of crime.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
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Drugs and the law - Hot Topics series no 59
|
|
Date:
|
2006
|
|
About:
|
Drug laws in NSW; history of drug laws; possession, use and supply; police powers; youth drug issues, and court processes when charged with drug offences.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Elder law in Australia
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|
Date:
|
2004
|
|
About:
|
All areas of law regarding older Australians including deceased estates, negligence, elders in society, elder abuse (financial and competence contexts), confidentiality and discrimination issues, age and disability discrimination, retirement village living, delegated decision making, and challenges to wills and estates.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Eligibility for and lodging of a wokers compensation claim
|
|
About:
|
FAQs include how to make a claim, injuries whilst travelling to and from work, time limits, claiming workers compensation and what to do when your claim has been declined.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Employers - Office of Industrial Relations website
|
|
About:
|
Laws covering employment, responsibilities, recruitment, paying staff, termination of staff.
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Employment Chapter 24: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Covers NSW employment law including minimum conditions, payment of wages and employment records, industrial instruments, hours of work, leave entitlements, discrimination, unions, termination of employment, unfair and illegal dismissal, the award system, certified agreements, casual and part-time work, redundancies and termination of employment, and the difference between an employee and a contractor. Federal employment law changed on July 1 2009, for information about these changes go to Fair Work Online.
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Employment and the law - Hot Topics issue no 61
|
|
Date:
|
2007
|
|
About:
|
Changes to the employment regulation trhough Work Choices; difficult issues in the workplace, such as injuries, violence, discrimination, bullying and harassment. Recent developments in the law, such as a new offence for industrial manslaughter and the Industrial Relations (Child Employment) Act 2006 (NSW) are also included.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Enduring guardianship in New South Wales: your way to plan ahead. Revised ed
|
|
Date:
|
June 2005
|
|
About:
|
A free publication. A very useful booklet for anyone who needs to understand this area of law. Provides answers to questions such as: Why appoint an enduring guardian? Who decides when you have lost capacity and need a guardian? Includes case studies and forms.
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
|
Enduring power of attorney
|
|
Date:
|
2005
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
|
Energy and Water Ombudsman factsheets
|
|
About:
|
Available in
Arabic, Chinese
Greek,
Indonesian,
Italian,
Korean,
Macedonian,
Polish,
Russian,
Spanish,
Turkish,
Vietnamese
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Energy contracts: the basics
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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Information about water, electricity and gas contracts.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Environment Chapter 25: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers planning controls such as environmental planning instruments, including regional environmental plans (REPs), local environmental plans (LEPs), development consent, threatened species legislation, building approvals, heritage protection, national parks and wildlife, pollution, offences.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Environmental issues
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About:
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Covers climate change and water, pollution and contamination, and pests and weeds. Includes information on environment protection licences.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Environmental issues - pollution
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About:
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Information about noise, water, air, chemical and radiation and waste pollution. Reporting pollution.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Environmental law handbook 4th edition
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Date:
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2006
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About:
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Guide to environmental law and practice in NSW, including development of land, building and development applications, pollution control, heritage protection and biodiversity.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Estate agents practice manual
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About:
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Includes information on property management, tenancy, conveyancing and sale of property, licensing and employment of agents, trust accounting and business accounting. Includes some standard forms used in estate agency management. Location number Ref/N333.3309944/5
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Executor of a deceased estate?
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Date:
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2004
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Fair Work Ombudsman
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About:
|
Provides advice and information about workplace rights and responsibilities. The Fairwork Ombudsman investigates workplace complaints and enforces compliance with national workplace laws.
Arabic,
Chinese
Croatian,
Dari,
Greek,
Filipino,
Hindi,
Indonesian,
Italian,
Korean,
Japanese,
Russian,
Serbian,
Sinhalese,
Somali,
Spanish,
Thai,
Tamil,
Turkish,
Urdu,
Vietnamese
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Fair Work Online
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About:
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Australia's new Fair Work system started on 1 July 2009. The new national workplace relations website has information for employers, employees and contractors.
Arabic,
Chinese
Croatian,
Dari,
Greek,
Filipino,
Hindi,
Indonesian,
Italian,
Korean,
Japanese,
Russian,
Serbian,
Sinhalese,
Somali,
Spanish,
Thai,
Tamil,
Turkish,
Urdu,
Vietnamese
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Family Court cases
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About:
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Cases from the Family Court of Australia from 1982. Cases from the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia from 2007.
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Family law Chapter 26: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
|
Information on marriage, separation and divorce, property and maintenance agreements and orders, de facto relationships, parenting after separation, rights and responsibilities under the Fmaily Law Act, family dispute resolution, parenting orders and abduction of children.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Family Law Courts
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About:
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Information about separation and divorce, court orders, dispute resolution, going to court and appeals.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Family law handbook
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Date:
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2007
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About:
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Divorce and separation, dispute resolution, parenting orders, shared parenting, dealing with contravention, relocation, property settlement. Includes guides to using and drafting forms, sample orders and hearings.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Family provision. Chapter 14. Elder law in Australia
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Date:
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2004
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About:
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This chapter provides an overview of the Family Provision Act 1982 (NSW) and challenging wills.
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
|
Federal administrative law
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About:
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Covers the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, the Federal Court, Freedom of Information, archives, Ombudsman, privacy. Location number Ref/N342.9406026/2
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Federal Court of Australia information on bankruptcy
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About:
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Overview of court process for bankrupts.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Federal Court of Australia: human rights
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Date:
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2003
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Federal Court of Australia: mediation
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Date:
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2003
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Federal Court of Australia: native title
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Date:
|
2003
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About:
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An introduction to native title with information on how to make an application, the role of the National Native Title Tribunal and the Court.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Federal Court of Australia: witnesses
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Date:
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2003
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Federal industrial law
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About:
|
Contains the Workplace Relations Act and related legislation. Location number Ref/N344.9401/32
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
|
Federal privacy handbook: a guide to federal privacy law and practice
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About:
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Information Privacy Principles, public interest determinations, the National Privacy Principles, credit reporting, tax files numbers, data matching, health information, old convictions, codes. Also covers the Federal Privacy Commissioner. Location number Ref/342.940858/7
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Financial services ombudsman
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About:
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Dispute resolution service covering banking, general insurance, financial planning, » stock broking, finance and lending, life insurance, managed investments and mortgage and finance broking.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Financing your home purchase
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Date:
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March 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Finding a way: case studies in disability discrimination law
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Date:
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2007
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About:
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Practical tips covering a range of issues on how to make a disability discrimination complaint.
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
|
Freedom of information Chapter 27: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers rights of access to government information, obtaining access, costs and time limits, exempt agencies, review and appeal.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Freedom of information, NSW
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Date:
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October 2004
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About:
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Application forms, guidelines, appeals and reviews.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Frequently asked questions about probate
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Date:
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2006
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About:
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FAQs on all aspects of probate including what documents are required and where to obtain them, how to stop probate from being granted, valuation of assets, why is an administration bond needed, is the filing fee based on the gross or net value of the estate.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Gaming - Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing
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About:
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Gaming regulations, registered clubs, racing. Links to liquor licensing, responsible service of liquor, charitable fundraising.
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
|
Get street smart: under 18? Know your legal rights 6th edition
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Date:
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July 2006
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Get youth to it: youth rights and responsibilities in public and privately owned public spaces
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Date:
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2003
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About:
|
Made by young people and looks at youth rights and responsibilities in public and privately owned public spaces; the power of police; and issues related to young people and contact with security guards in shopping centres.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Going to court : a handy guide to the Local Court for defendants
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Date:
|
February 2007
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Good decision-making for government
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Date:
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2003
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Granny flats
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About:
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How living in a granny flat , and your interest in a granny flat effects Centrelink payments.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Guide for wills: making a will and appointing an executor (Public Trustee)
|
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Date:
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2008
|
|
About:
|
Information from the Public trustee about wills, who can contest a will, updating your will, appointing an executor, where to keep your will and the role of the Public Trustee.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Guide to purchasing your home: The A-Z of home purchase
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Date:
|
March 2008
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
|
Guides for injured people
|
|
About:
|
Links to fact sheets covering motor vehicle accidents, resolving medical disputes, whiplash recovery, aquired brain injury and spinal injury.
|
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
|
Guilty your honour 3rd edition
|
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Date:
|
2006
|
|
About:
|
Gives information on the range of offences and penalties, pleas, preparing submissions and references, appearing in court, adjournments and appeals. The useful appendices include penalty charts, sample letters, references and submissions and contact details for further information and assistance.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Handbook for Justices of the Peace in New South Wales
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Date:
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August 2008
|
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About:
|
Sets out the duties of a Justice of the Peace such as witnessing the signing of a document, statutory declarations, affidavits, certifying original documents and checking a person's identity. It also gives information on the terms of appointment, the JP register, and the JP Code of Conduct.
|
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
|
Has someone treated you unfairly or discriminated against you?
|
|
Date:
|
2007
|
|
About:
|
Available in
Arabic,
Chinese,
Croatian,
Farsi,
Filipino,
Greek,
Indonesian,
Italian,
Khmer,
Korean,
Lao,
Macedonian,
Malay,
Polish,
Portuguese,
Russian,
Samoan,
Serbian,
Spanish,
Swahili,
Thai,
Tongan,
Turkish,
Vietnamese
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| Details » |
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|
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Title:
|
Have you breached your parole?
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|
Date:
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July 2008
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
|
Have you crashed your car? what to do about property damage
|
|
About:
|
What to do if you are involved in a car accident if you are not insured for motor vehicle property damage or claiming on your insurance. Covers negotiating, who will pay and going to court.
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
|
Health and the law - Hot Topics series no 64
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Date:
|
2008
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About:
|
Regulation of healthcare such as medicines, medical treatment, hostpitals, health professionals, privacy of information and emerging medical technologies. Explains concepts of 'duty of care' and 'informed consent', and gives examples of 'end of life' court decisions and other ethical dilemmas relating to healthcare.
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
|
Health law Chapter 28: The law handbook 11th edition
|
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Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Covers consumers rights in health care, medical negligence, making complaints to registration boards and the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Mental Health Act and mental health issues, product safety, medical research and ethics, reproductive technology, HIV/AIDS.
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
|
Heritage listing explained
|
|
About:
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Definition of heritage listing, legal ramifications of listing, how to find if a place is listed, community registers of listings and effects of listing.
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Home building and renovating - Office of Fair Trading webpage
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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Information for home owners, builders and tradespeople, licence checks.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Home building contracts
|
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Date:
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June 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Home warranty insurance
|
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Date:
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June 2008
|
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
|
Homelessness
|
|
Date:
|
2003
|
|
About:
|
Options for the homeless
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
|
Horsley's meetings: procedure, law and practice 5th edition
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Date:
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2006
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|
About:
|
Covers conduct of meetings, role of the secretary, the agenda, notice of meetings, the chair and voting procedures. Includes relevant case law, legislation and useful guidelines.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Housing Chapter 29: The law handbook 11th edition
|
|
Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Covers renting and tenancy agreements, rights of landlord and tenant, bonds, protected tenancies, the Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal, shared housing, public housing, appeals, buying a home, entering into a contract, strata schemes, rates, rates, squatters.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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How to make a complaint
|
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Date:
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2007
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| Details » |
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Title:
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How to run your own court case: a practical guide to representing yourself in Australian courts and tribunals
|
|
Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Making and defending a claim, collecting evidence, negotiating a settlement, presenting a case and appealing. It covers all types of civil litigation including family law, neighbour disputes, debt, compensation, tenancy disputes and appealing a government decision.
|
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Human genetic information - Hot Topics series no 36
|
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Date:
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2002
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|
About:
|
DNA, genes and chromosomes, genetic testing, and the regulation of genetic information; and implications such as privacy, discrimination, insurance, medical research. It also deals with hot issues such as cloning and stem cell research.
|
|
| Details » |
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Title:
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Human rights - Hot Topics series no 65
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Date:
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2008
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|
About:
|
Current human rights issues such counter terrorism laws, indigenous Australians, refugees, manadatory detention and homelessness. Discusses human rights in an international and domestic context. Contains the full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Human rights in Australia: treaties, statutes and cases
|
|
Date:
|
2003
|
|
About:
|
Collection of international, Australian and comparative human rights materials; federal, state and territory anti-discrimination laws, and High Court cases on a range of human rights issues. Useful for HSC and tertiary students.
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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IARC information sheets
|
|
Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Immigration Advice and Rights Centre information sheets provide a step-by-step guide to the visa application and review process. Includes de facto partner visas, partner visas, visitor visors, deportation and cancellation information for prisoners and offshore refugee and humanitarian visas.
Also available in
Arabic,
Chinese,
Farsi
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| Details » |
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|
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Title:
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Immigration kit: a practical guide to Australia's immigration law, 8th edition
|
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Date:
|
2008
|
|
About:
|
Guide to Australia's immigration laws, including family migration, citizenship, criteria for different types of visas, visa changes, the points test, temporary business entry and social security entitlements.
|
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
|
Incorporation: an explanation of the Associations Incorporation Act 6th edition
|
|
Date:
|
2002
|
|
About:
|
Practical guide to incorporation, registering and running an incorporated association, meeting procedures, ending incorporation and sample forms.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Indigenous legal issues: commentary and materials 3rd edition
|
|
Date:
|
2003
|
|
About:
|
Background and history of indigenous laws and the Australian legal system; land rights and native title; racial discrimination, criminal justice issues and child welfare.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Indigenous peoples - Hot Topics series no 68
|
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Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Self-determination of indigenous peoples, international law and the United Nations. Case studies of the Sami peoples of Norway, indigenous peoples of Canada and New Zealand, the Mapuche in Chile, and Australian indigenous peoples. Contains the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Industrial law New South Wales
|
|
About:
|
Contains the Industrial Relations Act (NSW) and related legislation. Location number Ref/N343.94407/3
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Information about compensation for victims of domestic violence
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Information about compensation for victims of sexual assault
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Information for injured workers
|
|
Date:
|
2008
|
|
About:
|
Available in
Arabic,
Cantonese,
Croatian,
Greek,
Italian,
Macedonian,
Mandarin,
Serbian,
Spanish,
Turkish,
Vietnamese
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Insurance Chapter 31: The law handbook 11th edition
|
|
Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Covers policies, exclusion clauses, duty of disclosure, where to take disputes, health insurance.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Intellectual disability & criminal law - Hot Topics series no 39
|
|
Date:
|
2002
|
|
About:
|
Duty of care, negligence, discrimination, guardianship, financial management, consent and behaviour intervention. Also discussed are the difficulties faced within the criminal justice system of those with an intellectual disability, as either a victim or an offender, in terms of the exercise of legal rights.
|
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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International law - Hot Topics series no 69
|
|
Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Sources of international law, conventions, treaties etc, and how Australia makes treaties; United Nations, World Trade Organisation, International Criminal Court and other international institutions; international criminal, humanitarian and environmental laws, and enforcement of international laws.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
|
International law (AustLII)
|
|
About:
|
Links to a range of international agencies and resources relating to public and private international law including international courts, tribunals, NGOs, trade bodies, treaties and human rights groups.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
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Internet law Chapter 32 The law handbook 11th edition
|
|
Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Covers e-commerce, defamation, copyright, EFT code, online shopping, children's access to the internet, chat rooms, internet gambling.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Introducing the law. 7th edition
|
|
Date:
|
2008
|
|
About:
|
Origins of the Australian and British legal systems, Australia's system of government and court system; the role of the parliament and the courts in law-making; dispute resolution, and law reform. Chapter 8 has a useful overview of criminal and civil procedures.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Introducing the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Scheme
|
|
Date:
|
October 2004
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
|
Introduction to environmental law factsheet
|
|
Date:
|
October 2008
|
|
About:
|
Covers national parks and wildlife, and wildlife protection, biodiversity, pollution, heritage law and NSW and Commonwealth planning laws.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
IP Australia website
|
|
About:
|
Information in intellectual property, trade marks, patents, designs, copyright. How to register, protect and maintain ideas or products.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
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It's your constitution: governing Australia today
|
|
Date:
|
2003
|
|
About:
|
A guide to the Australian Constitution, and includes parliamentary process, changing the Constitution, how decisions are made, limits of government.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Joe's conference: what happens at a youth justice conference
|
|
Date:
|
2000
|
|
About:
|
An excellent video about youth justice conferences, which follows the story of Joe, who stole a car, was caught by the police and sent to a youth justice conference. Also available online and as a DVD.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Judicial Commission of New South Wales website
|
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About:
|
Includes information on making complaints about a judicial officer - a judge, a magistrate a member of the Industrial Relations Commission.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Jurisidiction of the TIO scheme
|
|
Date:
|
October 2004
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Jury Service
|
|
About:
|
Homepage of the Office of the Sheriff (NSW) with information on exemptions, payments and safety and privacy. Links to the booklet A guide for jurors.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
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Just a piece of paper: making your AVO work for you
|
|
About:
|
Helps women understand their rights and responsibilities once they have obtained an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) with suggestions for making an AVO more effective. It covers police response; the importance of reporting breaches; personal record keeping; aiding and abetting/entrapment; cross AVO's; AVO's and children; AVO's and family law; varying an AVO and following up on police action.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Justice Action - support service for prisoners and their families
|
|
About:
|
Provides useful links to resources, services and news for prisoners rights issues.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Justices of the Peace FAQs
|
|
Date:
|
2005
|
|
About:
|
Information on how to find a Justice of the Peace, how to become one, who can act as one, how to apply.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Juvenile justice - Hot Topics series no 49
|
|
Date:
|
2004
|
|
About:
|
Legislation covering juvenile justice; police and young people; parental responsibility; age and criminal responsibility; diversionary schemes, youth justice conferences; timeline of juvenile justice policies in NSW.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Keeping pets in strata schemes. Your questions answered.
|
|
Date:
|
2005
|
|
About:
|
A guide to assist tenants, agents and owners who wish to keep pets in strata schemes in NSW.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
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Land and Environment Court FAQs
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Land and Environment Court planning principles
|
|
Date:
|
2005
|
|
About:
|
Provides case references on a range of legally defined terms and principles in NSW planning law.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Land law 5th ed
|
|
Date:
|
2006
|
|
About:
|
Sources of land law in New South Wales, types of land ownership including old system title and Torrens title, leases, easements, covenants, mortgages, Crown land and native title.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Lang's commercial leases
|
|
About:
|
Covers the drafting and negotiating of commercial leases, transactions, lease covenants, retail leases. Location number Ref/NQ346.9404346/11
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
|
Law and medical practice: rights, duties, claims and defences 3rd edition
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Date:
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2008
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Explains civil and criminal law principles relevant to medical practice, privacy laws covering confidentiality and the patient's right of access to medical records. Includes chapters on abortion, duty of care, consent to treatment, issues relating to children.
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Law handbook: your practical guide to the law in New South Wales 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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An essential guide to the law in NSW in plain language. Includes a useful glossary and an extensive list of contacts and web sites.
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Law of intellectual property
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Copyright, including moral rights, free use exceptions, statutory licences, civil and criminal remedies, ownership and exploitation. Includes registration of design, requirements and infringement, confidential information, remedies in common law and equity. Location number Ref/NQ346.94048/60
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Lawstuff: know your rights
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Plain language information about the rights of young people, including practical information about rights and responsibilities at school, including bullying at school, employment issues, leaving school, alcohol and drugs, criminal law, and the police. Offers an email-back facility, LawMail, which allows young people to seek legal advice.
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Lawyers (web pamphlet)
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2003
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LawZone - dealing with debt
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A step-by-step guide to the law on debt in New South Wales. It contains information about what to do when someone owes you money or when a person is claiming money from you.
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Learn more about family trusts: ownership of assets by individuals, partnerships, companies and trusts. 2nd ed
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Date:
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2006
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Aspects of family trusts and other legal structures; ownership of assets; holding assets in superannuation, and planning for retirement.
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Leave and public holidays
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About:
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Fair Work federal industrial system
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Title:
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Legal issues for older people - Are you a grandparent? your legal questions answered
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Date:
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February 2009
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About:
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Provides an overview of family law, care and protection law, arrangements when parents separate, best interests of the child, dispute resolution and going to court, seeking continued contact with grandchildren, seeking financial support.
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Title:
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Legal issues for older people - are you experiencing violence or abuse?
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Date:
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September 2008
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About:
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Covers what abuse is and available services to older people such as the Domestic Violence Hotline, and the availability of victims compensation.
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Title:
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Legal issues for older people - changing your accommodation arrangements? Will it affect your pension?
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Date:
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September 2008
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About:
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Options and their legal implications on pensions, selling or giving your home to someone, granny flats, retirement villages and aged care establishments.
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Title:
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Legal issues for older people - helping your family financially: understand the risks
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Date:
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September 2008
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About:
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Issues to consider such as effect on pensions og gifting assets and signing documents relating to your home or money. Also includes helpful phone numbers and contacts.
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Title:
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Legal issues for older people - moving in with the family?
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Date:
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September 2008
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About:
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Covers granny flats, consideration before signing documents, protecting yourself by getting things in writing and seeking advice.
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Title:
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Legal issues for older people - who will decide for you if you can't decide for yourself?
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Date:
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September 2008
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About:
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Making decisions about your future and appointing a decision maker for when you lose capacity to act for yourself.
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Title:
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Legal proceedings in the Land and Environment Court
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Date:
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October 2008
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Title:
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Legal terminology
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Date:
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2002
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About:
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Legal phrases, citations, legal documents, reference materials; legal institutions and court practice; overview of the Australian legal system..
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Title:
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Legislation in force
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About:
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Lists all NSW public and private Acts in force, principal Statutory Instruments (Rules, Regulations, Orders etc), Environmental Planning Instruments. Has a table of laws of other jurisdictions and other government instruments that apply in NSW and a table of Acts repealed 1986 onwards, and tables of unproclaimed or tied legislation. - LIAC/NQ348.944028/7A
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Title:
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Letter of demand - Arts Law Centre of Australia sample
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Date:
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2005
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Title:
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Little black book of scams: a consumer's guide to scams, swindles rorts and rip offs.
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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Pyramid schemes, chain letters, banking, credit card and online account scams, mobile phone scams, internet scams, handy hits to protect yourself and what to do if you get scammed.
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Title:
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Local Court criminal practice NSW
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About:
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Covers advocacy, appeals, arrest and search, assault and related offences, bail, call overs and mentions, commital hearings, costs, domestic violence, apprehended violence orders (AVOs), drugs, firearms, listening devices, motor traffic, please and sentencing, police questioning, evidence, property offences, search warrants, summary and indictable offences, telephone interceptions, victims compensation. Location number Ref/NQ345.3440102/1 and online (For onsite clients only).
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Title:
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Local Court forms and fees
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About:
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Links to forms for civil and criminal matters heard in Local Court including statutory declaration, notice to fence and court attendance notice.
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Title:
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Local government planning and environment NSW
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About:
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Contains annotated copies of the Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, and related legislation. Also contains chapters on pollution, environmental planning, heritage, biodiversity and conservation, the Land and Environment Court, planning development and building control and approvals, liability and responsibilities, financing and accountability of councils. Location number Ref/N342.94409/6 and online. (Onsite clients only).
Volume A
Volume B
Volume C
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Title:
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Love and loans: avoiding relationship debt
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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Questions to ask before going co-borrower or guarantor.
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Title:
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Mabo, Wik and native title 4th edition
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Date:
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2001
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About:
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Mabo and Wik High Court decisions, the government's response to Wik, the operation of the amended Native Title Act, Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs), and issues about the nature of native title still being resolved in the courts.
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Title:
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Mad choices: the indigenous youth guide to getting a fair go
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Date:
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February 2009
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About:
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Credit, loans, mobile phones, buying a car and tenancy matters aimed at young indigenous people. Has location details of Aboriginal Customer Service Officers in Fair Trading centres.
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Title:
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Making a complaint to the Commonwealth Ombudsman
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Date:
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September 2007
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About:
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Available in
Arabic,
Bosnian,
Chinese,
Croatian,
Khmer,
Filipino,
Greek,
Hindi,
Indonesian,
Italian,
Lao,
Korean,
Macedonian,
Persian,
Polish,
Russian,
Serbian,
Sinhalese,
Somali,
Spanish,
Turkish,
Vietnamese
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Managing noise from intruder alarms
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Date:
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March 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Managing noise from vehicles
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About:
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Information about ways to avoid noise from your motor vehicle as well as what the law says when noise becomes offensive.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Maternity at work 7th edition
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Date:
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August 2008
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About:
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Maternity leave in New South Wales with information on leave entitlements for pregnant women, breastfeeding at work, sample letters and a useful list of further contacts. A free publication.
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Title:
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Me and security guards
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Date:
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2003
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About:
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Your rights in public places when dealing with security officers. Covers the difference between powers police and the powers of security, trespass, right to arrest you, move on powers of police.
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Title:
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Me and the gunjies
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Date:
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2003
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About:
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Helpful advice for young aboriginal people about how to deal with the police.
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Title:
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Media law Chapter 33: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers media ownership, broadcasting law, classification and censorship, defamation and journalism, contempt of court, confidentiality.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Migration information booklets from the Dept of Immigration and Citizenship
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Date:
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2007
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About:
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Information about migrating to Australia, visiting Australia, settling in Australia and citizenship. Fact sheets, forms, booklets and online visas as well as information for students, statistics, research and publications. Provides selected information in community languages.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Migration Review Tribunal - applying for review
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Date:
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2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Mills workers compensation New South Wales
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About:
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Contains the Workers Compensation Act and Regulations, Workers Compensation Court Act and Regulations, Dust Diseases Act and Regulations, as well as costs and benefit guides. Location number Ref/N344.944021/9
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Model Rules for Incorporated Associations
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Date:
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December 2007
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About:
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Contains model rules for incorporated associations as set out in the Associations Incorporation Regulation 1999. Covers membership, consitutions, committees, voting and meetings.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Money stuff!
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About:
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"Just the facts" has links to information for young people about buying mobile phones, renting, cars and insurance, working and credit.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Mortgage Assistance Scheme
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Date:
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2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Motor and traffic law, New South Wales
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About:
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Location number Ref/N343.944094/5
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Motor vehicle law in NSW
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About:
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Contains the Australian Road Rules, NSW road and traffic legislation (including driver licensing and registration of vehicles), information on offences and infringements, civil proceedings, motor accidents legislation, third party insurance, passenger transport legislation relating to buses, taxis, government transport, motor dealers, driving instructors, tow trucks, racing of motor vehicles. Location number Ref/NQ343.944094/1
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Motor vehicles - Office of Fair Trading
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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Covers buying a car, repairs, warranties, REVS, motor dealers.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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My ex-partner has taken our children without my permission. What can I do?
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Guide for parents who need to take action to recover their children. Information about applying for orders, serving documents, going to court, sample court orders and what to include in your affidavit. Also in Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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My health my privacy my choice: a consumer's guide to privacy and health information
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Date:
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2004
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| Details » |
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Title:
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National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI)
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About:
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Download publications such as Super Guide, Super Checklist, Rolling Over Superannuation and Self Managed Superannuation Funds.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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National Native Title Tribunal Fact Sheets
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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Series of fact sheets arranged into five categories - What is native title?, Making agreements, What rights apply?, Getting on with business and Getting help.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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National Welfare Rights Network factsheets
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About:
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Factsheets on a range of issues relating to Centrelink and social security - for eg. carer payments and allowances, marriage like relationships, crisis payments, sickness allowances, family tax benefit, Newstart allowance, new arrived residents and partner allowances. Also comprehensive self help guides and advocacy kits for appeals to the Social Security Appeals Tribunal and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Also provides contacts for free legal advice and assistance.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Native title - Hot Topics series no 48
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Date:
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2004
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About:
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The importance of the Mabo decision in recognising Indigenous occupation of Australia; developments in the law of native title since; summaries of important court decisions, timeline of developments in native title, discussion of concepts such as extinguishment; the process of native title claims.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Native title stories: rights, recognition, relationships (video) (free)
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Date:
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2004
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About:
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This video helps to explain native title through the real life experiences of six different communities around Australia. We hear from leaders of indigenous communities, mayors, mineral explorers, cattle grazers and government negotiators. It is an accessible resource for people who want to know what to expect from native title.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Needing help after someone has died?
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About:
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A guide to the payments and services offered by Centrelink if you need assistance after someone has died.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Neighbours Chapter 34: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers boundaries and fences, trespass, dividing fences, access to neighbouring land, easements, pollution, noise, trees and animals, nuisance, privacy, sunlight, nuisance, land use and development, complaints.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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New de facto property regime
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Date:
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2009
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| Details » |
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Title:
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New land new law: a guide to the legal system in NSW
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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For new migrants, refugees and visitors to NSW. It explains the law regarding privacy, tenancy, traffic offences, police powers, employment, criminal law, torts, civil liability, AVOs, family law, consumer protection and wills. Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi
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| Details » |
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Title:
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New South Wales conveyancing law and practice
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About:
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Covers the land Titles Office practice, formation of contracts, deeds, other matters in the transfer of land. Includes discussion of types of ownership such as old system, Torrens title, strata, Crown land, resumption of land, gifts and trusts, joint ownership, remedies, leases, mortgages, easements and covenants. Includes land related legislation. Location number Ref/N346.9440438/4
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Noise guide for local government
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Date:
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2007
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About:
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Contains chapters on the framework of noise control, noise assessment and mitigation.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Notice to carry out fencing work - fencing notice
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| Details » |
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Title:
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NSW Awards - historical award searching
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About:
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Search online for awards from January 2001.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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NSW Awards online
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About:
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All major NSW private industry awards with details of pay rates, leave entitlements calculators and award conditions.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research information guides
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About:
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Includes NSW crime and court statistics, publications in full text such as the excellent Crime and Justice Bulletins (short papers addressing current issues in criminology), statistical and general report series.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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NSW Business Licence Information Service (BLIS)
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About:
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This resource will help you find information about your business licence.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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NSW Law Almanac
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About:
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Location number LIAC/N340.058/4A
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| Details » |
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Title:
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NSW Ombudsman: general information: making a complaint to the Ombudsman
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Date:
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May 2008
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About:
|
Available in
Arabic,
Chinese,
Greek,
Croatian,
Hindi,
Italian,
Indonesian,
Persian,
Russian,
Samoan,
Serbian,
Spanish,
Tamil,
Turkish,
Vietnamese
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| Details » |
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Title:
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NSW solicitors manual
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About:
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Covers the solicitor/client relationship, duties of legal practitioners to court, fidelity fund, professional misconduct, trust accounts, controlled money, liability in negligence, relations with other lawyers and third parties, the Legal Profession Act and Regulations and Rules, Professional Conduct and Practice Rules, conditions and guidelines. Location number Ref/NQ349.944/4
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Nursing homes and hostels : a guide to costs and procedures
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Date:
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March 2007
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Occupational Health & Safety
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About:
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Links to various aspects of OH&S matters including dangerous goods, asbestos, falls prevention, testing services, workplace consultation and training.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Overview of NSW environmental legislation
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About:
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Summary of NSW environmental legislation, prosecution guidelines and information on environmental notices and other regulatory documents, including guidelines and approved methods.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Parliament - Hot Topics series no 21
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Date:
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1999
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About:
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This Hot Topic provides an overview of Australia's political system, including a summary of the Constitution, the role and structure of parliament, an explanation of a range of issues relating to voting and elections and a timeline of important electoral developments.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Parliament of Australia website
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Parliament of New South Wales website
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Patents, trade marks and related rights
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About:
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Covers applications for patents and trade marks, requirements of a valid patent, the specification, ownership and assignment of licences, the rights of a patentee. Covers confidential information, trade marks and trade names, registration, and renewal, infringement, remedies, defences and procedure. Covers unfair competition, passing off, trade practices, economic torts and the Madrid Protocol. Location number Ref/NQ346.94048/42
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Personal injury - Hot Topics series no 51
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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The law of negligence, public liability insurance, medical negligence, the public liability crisis and changes to the law in NSW. Also looks at how the law impacts on sporting bodies and public authorities. Provides case studies.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Personal injury law manual NSW
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About:
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Covers the Civil Liability Act, evidence, injury involving animals, educational institutions, limitation periods, motor accident claims, damages, compensation (including Workers Compensation), dust diseases, occupier's liability, medical negligence, product liability, sporting injuries, assessment of damages, court procedure, medical assessment of injuries, social security, professional standards. Location number Ref/N346.9440323/4
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Planning ahead: enduring guardianship
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Date:
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August 2003
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Planning ahead: enduring power of attorney
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Date:
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January 2004
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Planning and development factsheet
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Date:
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October 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Police powers and your rights
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Pollution factsheet
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Date:
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September 2008
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About:
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Covers air and water pollution, contaminated land, toxic chemicals, pesticides, waste management, noise pollution, noise the Environment Protection Authority.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Powers of attorney in NSW
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Date:
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November 2005
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Practitioner's guide to civil litigation 2nd edition
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Date:
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2006
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About:
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Discusses types of disputes, commencing proceedings, alternate dispute resolution, and trial and case management principles.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Practitioner's guide to criminal law 3rd edition
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Date:
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November 2004
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About:
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Arrest, bail and court processes for summary offences in the Local Court and committal hearings for more serious indictable offences; forensic procedures, sentencing and plea making, extradition and interstate warrants; diversionary schemes for drug dependent offenders, Children’s Court practice, and appeals to higher courts.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Practitioner's guide to family law 4th edition
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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This book is designed for legal practitioners and focuses on the practical aspects of family law court procedure including case preparation, interim proceedings, injunctions, dispute resolution, negotiation skills, AVOs, and care and protection of children.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Practitioner's guide to the Land and Environment Court of NSW 3rd edition
|
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Date:
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2009
|
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About:
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A practical guide to processes and procedure of the Land and Environment Court of NSW. Includes information about preparing for court, court fees, appeals and alternative dispute resolution.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Prisoners - Hot Topics series no 67
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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Background and current environment of prisons, including prison populations, prisoners' legal issues and rights, and relevant international law and overseas comparisons. Includes case studies, and conditions of prisons within NSW.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Prisoners. Chapter 35: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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|
About:
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Prison populations, remand, children in custody, forensic patients, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis, going to jail, transfers, segregation, medical care, telephone calls, prison discipline, lawyers, police and other officials, visits to prison, communication with prisoners, parole and complaints.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Privacy - Hot Topics series no 45
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Date:
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2004
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About:
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Federal laws, state and territory laws, and common law protections of privacy; privacy regarding telecommunications, media, and the workplace. Covers international developments from which much of Australian privacy law has evolved. Includes case studies.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Privacy for government
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Date:
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December 2007
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Privacy. Chapter 36: The law handbook 11th edition
|
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Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Federal and NSW privacy law, the Privacy Commissioner, Privacy NSW, information privacy principles, credit reporting, tax file numbers, spent convictions, public registers, criminal records.
|
|
| Details » |
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Title:
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Privacy: your rights: consumer fact sheet 7
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Date:
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September 2002
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Private sector privacy
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Date:
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2005
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Private sector privacy handbook
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About:
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Includes the National Privacy Principles, e-commerce, employment, telecommunications, financial services, credit reporting, outsourcing, direct marketing, health, codes, enforcement and remedies. Location number Ref/NQ342.94085/17
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Title:
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Pro bono scheme - Law Society of NSW
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About:
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Work done by the legal profession on a pro bono basis means work done "for the public good". The Pro Bono Scheme co-ordinates legal assistance and representation, where appropriate, for people who satisfy the means and merit criteria of the Scheme.
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Title:
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Problems paying your mortgage? Things you can do
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Problems with fences
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About:
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Dividing Fences Act
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Product safety and labelling
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Property - how the law works
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Date:
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2006
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Property and money matters - making financial orders, spousal maintenance, child support, superannuation, bankruptcy.
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Date:
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June 2006
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Questions you should ask your lawyer
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Date:
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February 2007
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Race discrimination
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About:
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Information about making a complaint to the Commission, the complaints process and frequently asked questions.
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Title:
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Recent changes to the Adoption Act 2000
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About:
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The Act introduced changes to make adoption easier and fairer for couples wishing to adopt, and to protect the rights and interests of children.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Reconciliation - Hot Topics series no 33
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Date:
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2001
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About:
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The meaning of 'reconciliation', the origins of the Reconciliation Project and the context of Australia's history. It includes the Council for Reconciliation's key documents: the Australian Declaration Towards Reconciliation and the Roadmap for Reconciliation; and comparisons to the experiences of other countries in recognising the rights of indigenous peoples.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Recruitment and termination guide
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About:
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Covers preparing to recruit, the contract of employment, types of worker such as casual, part-time, independent contractors, labour hire workers and outworkers, teleworkers. Dismissal, redundancy, termination payments, disputes and remedies. Location number Ref/NQ344.9401/17
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Title:
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Redfern Legal Centre's lawyers practice manual
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About:
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Information about lawyer/client relationship, criminal law, including bail and pleamaking, defending in committal proceedings, drink driving, drugs and shoplifting, street offences such as swearing, prostitution and trespass. Also covers family law, accidents and compensation including workers compensation, tenancy, dividing fences, retirement villages, consumer law, social security, disability law, credit and debt, wills and estates, administrative law, immigration law, employment, discrimination and human rights, veteran's affairs and intellectual property. Location number LIAC/N349.944/6A.
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Title:
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Refugee Review Tribunal
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Date:
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October 2003
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Refugee Review Tribunal - applying for review
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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Information on - what is a refugee, how to apply to the Refugee Review Tribunal, what is a hearing, obtaining copies of decisions, fulltext links to the RRT Handbook and RRT Interpreter's Handbook, links to international agencies working with refugee issues.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Refugee Review Tribunal : what is a hearing?
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Date:
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January 2003
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Refugees. Chapter 37: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers the offshore and the onshore settlement program, temporary and permanent visas, appeals.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Renting guide: your rights and responsibilities as a tenant and landlord
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Date:
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December 2007
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About:
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Available in
Assyrian,
Croatian,
Dinka,
Farsi,
Greek,
Italian,
Japanese,
Khmer,
Korean,
Macedonian,
Polish,
Portuguese,
Russian,
Spanish,
Serbian,
Turkish,
Vietnamese
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Residential care
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About:
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Covers costs of residential care, accommodation bonds and eligibility for aged care services.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Rest assured: a legal guide to wills, estates and funerals 4th edition - see notes on 2007 changes
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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Legal processes surrounding death, creation of wills, changing, revoking, or challenging a will, power of attorney, rights of creditors and beneficiaries to a will, funeral expenses, burial, death certificates, legal fees. Includes some sample wills and other documents.
For changes to legislation in chapters 1 and 2, see the Succession Act 2006 (commenced March 2008) and the Wills, Probate and Administration Act, now called the Probate and Administration Act 1898 at www.legislation.nsw.gov.au
Important changes to Public Health Regulations (NSW) in 2002 should be taken into account when using this book. New Regulations available at www.legislation.nsw.gov.au
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Retail tenancy unit: info kit for retail tenants
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About:
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Provides information to help you understand leasing arrangements and the coverage currently provided by The Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW).
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Retirement village living: an overview of the NSW retirement village laws
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Retirement villages - Office of Fair Trading
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Date:
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April 2008
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About:
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A guide to laws and issues regarding retirement villages including information about basic rights and obligations, fees and charges and dispute resolution.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Reviewing and appealing Local Court decisions
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Date:
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October 2006
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Ritchies uniform civil procedure
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About:
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Includes the Civil Procedure Act (NSW), Uniform Civil Procedure Rules, Supreme Court Act and Rules, District Court Act and Rules, Local Court Act and Rules, Evidence Act. Location number Ref/N347.94405/15 and online (For onsite clients only).
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Road Rules 2008
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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NSW Road Rules commenced 1 July 2008. These incorporate the Australian Road Rules and local rules into a single set of NSW Road Rules.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Rough deal: a plain English guide to drug laws in NSW 2nd edition
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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Police powers, how to deal with arrest and police searches, how to get legal and medical help and drug law reform. Covers marijuana, heroin, ecstasy, speed and other drugs.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Rural landholder's guide to environmental law in NSW, 2nd edition
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About:
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Legal rights and obligations of landholders, land conservation, protected animals and species, pollution, agricultural chemicals, crops, livestock, mining, fire and water management, and heritage protection.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Same sex couples and their families. Chapter 38: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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The NSW law regarding same sex couples, property issues, adoption of children, cohabitation and separation agreements, transgender people, immigration for same sex partners, age of consent, domestic violence in same sex relationships.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Same-sex families - Hot Topics series no 53
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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Legal implications for domestic relationships that fall outside of the Marriage Act, including same sex couples and carer relationships and their families. Examples of case law are examined, and how the current position affects Australia’s ability to meet its international human rights obligations.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Seeking noise abatement orders
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Date:
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March 2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Seeking urgent recovery orders in the Family Court
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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A resource kit for lawyers. Urgent applications for the return of children are difficult to manage, and the purpose of this kit is to provide templates for the preparation of documents to assist the Court
in making its decision
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Seniors guide: consumer information for older Australians
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Date:
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October 2008
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About:
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Covers buying and selling a house, a home unit, a caravan, and moving into a retirement village. It also deals with buying a car, shopping, travelling, finances, power of attorney, guardianship and preparing a will.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Sentencing - Hot Topics series no 55
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Date:
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2006
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About:
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The role of sentencing in the criminal justice system; how a penalty is determined; sentencing options; circle sentencing; factors considered when imposing a sentence for offenders with a mental illness and Aboriginal offenders; appeals; majority verdicts, and the role of discretion in the sentencing process.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Sex and the law: a guide for health and community workers in NSW
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Date:
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2006
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About:
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Medical treatment, consent, provision of contraception to young people, confidentiality, assisted reproduction, sexual assault, and sexual health issues.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Sex discrimination - Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
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Date:
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2005
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Sexual assault
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Date:
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2003
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About:
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Covers what sexual assault, or rape, is. Includes information on child sexual abuse.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Sexual assault - Hot Topics series no 56
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Date:
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2006
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About:
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Development of sexual assault laws; myths versus reality of sexual assault; defines sexual assault and consent; court processes, and support for victims.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Sexual harassment: knowing your rights
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Date:
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2007
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Sexual offences. Chapter 39: The law handbook, 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers the meaning of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, indecent assault, indecency, child sexual assault, the meaning of consent to sexual intercourse, reporting an assault, laying charges, police investigation, evidence. Also describes the court process, evidence (including counselling records as evidence), sentencing, victim impact statements, victims compensation.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Share housing survival guide, 2nd edition
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Date:
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2005
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About:
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Looking for a place to rent, the difference between a co-tenant, a sub-tenant, a boarder and a lodger; bonds, share household responsibilities, moving out or being evicted by your housemates, and when your housemates move out.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Shelter - Hot Topics series no 57
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Date:
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2006
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About:
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Legal aspects of housing, and direct and indirect regulation by governments; social housing, residential parks, rental properties, home ownership, and homelessness.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Shopping, refunds and warranties
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Shoppers' rights, warranties, refunds, repair or exchange, lay-bys and buying online.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Should I make a will?
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Date:
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2004
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| Details » |
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Title:
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So you have to go to court! (Video/DVD Kit)
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Date:
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2004
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Social justice and human rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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About:
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Information about the role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner who advocates for the recognition of the rights of Indigenous Australians and seeks to promote respect and understanding of these rights among the broader Australian community.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Social security entitlements Chapter 40: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
|
Covers social security payments, income and assets tests, concession cards, disability aged and carer pensions, newstart, youth, sickness, widow, mature age, partner and special allowances. Payments for people with children such as maternity allowance.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Some suggestions on how to deal with conflict
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Date:
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2004
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Starting work
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About:
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Letter of offer, contract, working conditions, which industrial relations system you will be working under, full-time, casual, work experience, awards and agreements.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Starting work? know your legal rights
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Date:
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2007
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Strata living: what you need to know about living in your strata community
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Date:
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June 2009
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About:
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Responsibility of residents and owners, repairs and maintenance, owners corporation meetings, strata managing agents, solving disputes and hearings before the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Student guide: understanding your consumer rights
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Substitute consent
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Date:
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2004
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Succession law and practice NSW
|
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About:
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Covers will, probate, intestacy, estate administration, contested and uncontested grants of administration, family provision, costs and fees. - print version at Ref/N346.944054/1 and online (For onsite clients only)
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Super decisions
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About:
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Information on choosing and managing your fund, changing funds, chaging jobs, self managed funds and complaints. Available in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Korean, Russian, Turkish, Vietnamese.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Superannuation Chapter 41: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Covers design of superannuation funds, benefits, superannuation guarantee contributions, trusts, taxation rules, fees and charges, dispute resolution and the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Superannuation Complaints Tribunal
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About:
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Information on how to lodge a complaint, the types of complaints the Tribunal can hear as well as Tribunal procedures and determinations.
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Surviving rape: a handbook about rape for survivors, family, friends and workers 4th edition
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Date:
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2002
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|
About:
|
Practical information about sexual assault, including reporting a rape to the police, medical treatment, drugs and sexual assault, going to court, compensation, safety and self-defence, child sexual abuse and where to go for help.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Talking turkey
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Guide to the law about same sex parenting in NSW includes lesbian mothers, sperm donors and other frequently asked questions about legal rights and responsibilities.
|
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Tax topics A-Z
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About:
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An extensive list of topics relating to taxation in Australia. Includes income tax, GST, fringe benefits tax and superannuation.
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Taxation Chapter 42: The law handbook 11th edition
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Income tax returns, PAYG, tax file numbers, pensions and social security implications for tax, deductions, capital gains tax, fringe benefits tax, GST.
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Tenancy handbook: a reference manual for agents, self-managing landlords and tenancy advisers
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Date:
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August 2008
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|
About:
|
Rights and responsibilities as a tenant, privacy and quiet enjoyment, locks, rent increases, repairs and maintenance, eviction, rental bonds, ending a tenancy, the Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Tenants and homeowners - Office of Fair Trading - tenants and landlords, buying and selling, strata, agents and managers, parks and villages, licence check.
|
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Date:
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2008
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Tenants factsheets for NSW
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Date:
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2008
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About:
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Comprehensive site for tenancy issues such as bonds, locks and security, residential park and strata tenants, rent arrears, public tenants, and sample letters. Some factsheets in community languages. Also provides contacts for free legal advice and assistance.
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Tenants rights manual: a practical guide to renting in NSW - 3rd edition
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Date:
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2007
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About:
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Rights and responsibilities as a tenant, privacy and quiet enjoyment, locks, rent increases, repairs and maintenance, eviction, rental bonds, ending a tenancy, the Residential Tenancies Tribunal, special groups of tenants such as public tenants. Includes some sample letters and contracts.
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Termination of employment - Fair Work online
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Terrorism - Hot Topics series no 58
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Date:
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2006
|
|
About:
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Global threat of terrorism; Australian and international anti-terrorism laws; ASIO powers; detention orders; case studies of people prosecuted under anti-terrorist laws.
|
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| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
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The Constitution info sheet
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Date:
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December 2004
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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The law of defamation
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Date:
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2006
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| Details » |
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Title:
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The rights stuff: tips for making complaints and solving problems- A toolkit for consumers of community services in NSW
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Date:
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March 2009
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| Details » |
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Title:
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They are trying to take my home. Things you can do.
|
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About:
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Answers common questions about home repossession.
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Thinking about adoption
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Date:
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2009
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About:
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Broad overview of adoption
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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TIO and alternative dispute resolution
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Date:
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October 2004
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Tips for making a complaint - NSW Ombudsman
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Date:
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Nov 2009
|
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Tort in the business world Chapter 4: Australian business law 28th edition
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Date:
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2008
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Torts 5th ed
|
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Date:
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2006
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About:
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Concise outline of principles and key tort cases.
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Traffic offences and accidents 4th edition
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Date:
|
2006
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|
About:
|
Covers many aspects of traffic law including licences, suspension, police powers, dangerous driving, drink-driving, breath and blood tests, accident duties, road rules.
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Tree Dispute Information
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Date:
|
July 2007
|
|
About:
|
Links to guides to the Land and Environment Court on trees disputes, forms, FAQs, principles established by the court on trees, key decisions.
|
|
| Details » |
|
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|
Title:
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Trusts frequently asked questions
|
|
Date:
|
2008
|
|
About:
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Basic information about trusts, how to create them and the responsibilities of the Trustee.
|
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| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Trying to reach a property settlement?
|
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Date:
|
2004
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Turning the tide: storms, floods, insurance and you: a guide to getting your insurance claim paid
|
|
Date:
|
2007
|
|
About:
|
Practical information about insurance policies dealing with rainwater and floodwater. Information includes wording of the policy, rejected claims, agreement of release/ deed of release.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Types of delegated legislation in New South Wales : factsheet
|
|
Date:
|
2000
|
|
About:
|
Defines types of delegated legislation in NSW, including by-laws, codes of practice, environment planning instruments, guidelines, letters patent, orders, ordinances, proclamations, regulations. Rules, statutory instruments and statutory rules.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Unclaimed money - Commonwealth
|
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Date:
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2006
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Understanding bail: helping you understand and apply for bail
|
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| Details » |
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|
|
Title:
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Understanding law: an introduction to Australia's legal system 7th edition
|
|
Date:
|
2007
|
|
About:
|
A useful starting point including Indigenous, English and Australian law; case law and legislation; lawyers, courts, due process; access to justice.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Understanding your legal rights: a guide for lesbians and gay men in NSW
|
|
Date:
|
2009
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|
About:
|
This guide looks at the legal rights of those in same-sex relationships and covers discrimination, employment, immigration, parenting, superannuation and taxation, property rights, wills and inheritance.
|
|
| Details » |
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|
Title:
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Using disability discrimination law in New South Wales 2nd edition
|
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Date:
|
2007
|
|
About:
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Explains what is and what is not disability discrimination and the differences between NSW and Federal laws. It outlines your options and explains what happens if you take legal action.
|
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| Details » |
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Title:
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Using electronic funds transfer: your rights
|
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Date:
|
2007
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
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Veterans' entitlements Chapter 43 The law handbook 11th edition
|
|
Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Covers war pensions, war widow pension, appeals, Veterans' Review Board.
|
|
| Details » |
|
|
|
Title:
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Victims compensation Chapter 44 The law handbook 11th edition
|
|
Date:
|
2009
|
|
About:
|
Who is eligible for victims compensation, who is a victim? What is an act of violence? Maximum and minimum awards, Schedule of Compensable Injuries. Time limits and appeals to the Victims Compensation Tribunal. Civil action for damages.
|
|
| Details » |
|
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|
Title:
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Voting and elections - Hot Topics series no 34
|
|
Date:
|
2001
|
|
About:
|
The development of the franchise, integrity of the electoral roll, party preselection methods, candidacy requirements, and issues surrounding party registration and funding. It also looks at different types of elections, valid/invalid votes, and how votes are counted to declare a winner.
|
|
| Details » |
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Title:
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Walking through the courts
|
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Date:
|
2005
|
|
About:
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An excellent introduction to the process of getting and apprehended violence order. Also available in
Arabic,
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