Criminal Law updates, matters of relevance and interest to lawyers who practise in criminal law.
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This podcast keeps community workers, health workers and support workers up to date with legal topics and changes to the law.
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The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 12
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A podcast series by Caitlin Akthar, Sophie Anderson and Paul Coady, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Sophie and Caitlin team up on Bundjalung Country to discuss the following cases: Heywood v Local Court of New South Wales [2024] NSWCCA 1047 Behi v R [2024] NSWCCA 89…
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The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 11
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A podcast series by Caitlin Akthar, Sophie Anderson and Paul Coady, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Sophie is working solo and discusses the following cases: Cook (a pseudonym) v The King [2024] HCA 26 Obian v The King [2024] HCA 18 BQ v The King [2024] HCA 29 Steve…
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Share a story, stop a scam
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This week marks Scams Awareness Week. The theme is 'Share a story, stop a scam', to encourage Australians to speak up and report scams. Learn more about Scams Awareness Week: www.scamwatch.gov.au Read Legal Aid NSW's information about cyber safety Watch Legal Aid NSW's webinar about scams Report a scam via Scamwatch Contact IDCARE to create a free …
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This episode was originally recorded for our Law Matters podcast for people in prison. If you work with people in prison or other people who are on a visa, this episode may be relevant to you. We've included tips for community and support workers. Legal Aid NSW has an Immigration Service which is a specialist service of Legal Aid NSW. They can prov…
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In this short episode, we give a rundown of the new coercive control criminal offence and why it's important for all community workers to understand this new law. Subscribe to our Law for Community Workers Alert and follow this podcast to be the first to know about upcoming training and information on coercive control. How can I find out more about…
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The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 10
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A podcast series by Paul Coady, Sophie Anderson and Caitlin Akthar, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Sophie and Caitlin highlight the following cases: Director of Public Prosecutions v Benjamin Roder (a pseudonym) [2024] HCA 15 Commissioner of NSW Police v Murphy [20…
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Workplace sexual harassment and discrimination
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What is sexual harassment at work? What is discrimination? How can community workers help clients who have experienced sexual harassment and/or discrimination at work? In this episode, Yasmine from the Community Legal Education team joins Katja from the Respect at Work Legal Service for a run down of this legal issue and tips for community workers.…
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The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 9
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A podcast series by Paul Coady, Sophie Anderson and Caitlin Akthar, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Sophie and Paul highlight the following cases: R v Early (No 4) [2023] NSWSC 505 Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) v Banks [2019] NSWSC 363 The King v Anna Rowan …
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 2 - North Coast Community Housing – Together Homes
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This is Part 2 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness. In this 2nd episode, Bridget from the Commu…
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Coercive control - Episode 5
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Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…
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June 15 marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In this short episode, we highlight what elder abuse is and give a preview of a special episode on the topic that we have coming up. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, contact 1800RESPECT. Call text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via 1800respect.org.au. For more …
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Coercive control - Episode 4 (Part 2)
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Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…
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Coercive control - Episode 4 (Part 1)
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Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…
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Coercive control - Episode 3
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Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 7 - Aboriginal Women Leaving Custody Project
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This is Part 7 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homel…
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Coercive control - Episode 2
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Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…
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Coercive control - Episode 1 (Part 2)
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Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…
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Coercive control - Episode 1 (Part 1)
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Content warning: This series deals with distressing themes. It discusses domestic and family violence and deceased persons, alongside working with and defending perpetrators of violence. Please ensure you exercise discretion and sensitivity when listening. A podcast series on the coercive control reforms hosted by Hayley Dean. This series is part o…
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The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 8
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A podcast series by Sophie Anderson, Paul Coady and Caitlin Akthar, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Caitlin & Paul discuss the following cases: Bugmy v DPP [2024] NSWCA 70 R v RB [2024] NSWSC 471 El Seidi v R [2021] NSWCCA 303 Lang v The Queen [2023] HCA 29 Hatahet …
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The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 7
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A podcast series by Sophie Anderson, Paul Coady and Caitlin Akthar, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Caitlin goes solo to highlight the following cases: Jenkinson v R [2024] NSWCCA 34 R v IP [2023] NSWCCA 314 Lupton v R [2024] NSWCCA 29 Khanat v R (Cth) [2024] NSWCCA…
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The Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program - with Leanne Mellor, Nguyen Ngo and Helen Shaw
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This episode of the podcast discusses the state-wide expansion of the Child Sexual Offence Evidence Program (CSOEP). This follows the extended pilot program at Sydney and Newcastle District Courts and is established by the Criminal Procedure Amendment (Child Sexual Offence Evidence) Act 2023 (NSW). This podcast features three of Legal Aid's more ex…
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The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 6
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A podcast series by Caitlin Akthar, Sophie Anderson and Paul Coady, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Sophie and Caitlin highlight the following cases: R v Narouz [2024] NSWCCA 14 Wells v R [2024] NSWCCA 8 Hickey v Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) [2024] NSWSC 19…
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 6 - Prisoners Entering or Leaving Custody
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This is Part 6 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homel…
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Care and protection in NSW – what’s new?
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In this episode, Legal Aid NSW family lawyers Sarah and Claudia will explain what’s new in Care and Protection in NSW including: Reforms that started on 15 November 2023 around ‘active efforts’ that need to be made by DCJ Changes that started in November 2022 around presumptions to remove children Changes to early intervention and early referral to…
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The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 5
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A podcast series by Caitlin Akthar, Sophie Anderson and Paul Coady, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Sophie and Caitlin highlight the following cases: Elwood v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] NSWSC 772 Tuxford v Director of Public Prosecutions [2023] NSWSC 130…
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 5 - Rachel’s Story
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This is Part 5 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness and to people with lived experience of homel…
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Rostered On: Employment Rights Legal Service
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In this episode, Stephanie Hawes from Legal Aid NSW chats to Madeleine Causbrook from the Employment Rights Legal Service about their service and a case study on sexual harassment in the workplace. Legal services: Employment Rights Legal Service: www.erls.org.au and 02 8004 3270 Kingsford Legal Centre website: www.klc.unsw.edu.au and 02 9385 9566 L…
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The 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 4
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A podcast series by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode, Caitlin and Paul highlight the following cases: ZXT (a pseudonym) v R [2023] NSWCCA 222 TM v R [2023] NSWCCA 185 Waldron v R [2023] NSWCCA 128 Ngo v R [2023] NSWCCA 20…
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The 5 case Podcast Episode 3
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A podcast series by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode Paul and Sophie highlight the following cases: BDO v The Queen [2023] HCA 16 AB v R [2023] NSWCCA 165 XU v R [2023] NSWCCA 93 Al-Salmani v King [2023] NSWCCA 83 Commis…
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 4 - Homelessness in veterans
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This is Part 4 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness. We acknowledge the traditional owners of th…
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Pay increases on 1 July 2023 – are you affected?
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On 1 July 2023 a number of employment law changes commenced, including an increase to the National Minimum Wage. In this episode, Giles from Legal Aid NSW’s employment law team, describes: some of the most significant changes, how to check if you’re getting paid the correct amount (use this tool from the Fair Work Ombudsman: A.C.T Pay Calculator - …
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The 5 cases Podcast Episode 2
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A podcast series by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode Caitlin and Sophie highlight the following cases: R v Dyson [2023] NSWCCA 132 Ritchie v R [2023] NSWCCA 153 AD v State of NSW [2023] NSWCA 115 McQuillan v R (No 2) [20…
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The Whys and Woes of Making a Will - NSW Trustee and Guardian June 2023
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Your Will is an important legal document outlining your wishes for when you pass away. It details: who you want to receive your assets who you want to receive specific personal and heirloom items any religious or cultural arrangements for your funeral who you want as a legal guardian for any children under 18 years who you choose to be your execut…
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Yarning with an inmate: a perspective from inside
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Disclaimer: the views in this podcast may not reflect the views of Legal Aid NSW. This podcast contains reference to drug use, violence and trauma, listener discretion is advised. Cody Baxter sits down with Brad, a Dharug and Kamilaroi man, father and former inmate. Brad shares his experience of being a young Aboriginal man in custody, advice for l…
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A Place to Call Home: Episode 3 - Homelessness in older women
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This is Part 3 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness. In this 3rd episode, Bridget from the Commu…
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Strata for Starters - Marrickville LC Strata Collective Sales and Advocacy Service
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Strata Collective Sales and Advocacy Service This episode talks about being a tenant in a strata managed property and being an owner living in a strata managed property. Marrickville Legal Centre offers free legal advice and assistance to the community of the inner-west, south-west, southern suburbs of Sydney, and beyond. There are 1.5 million peop…
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The 5 cases Podcast: Episode 1
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A podcast by Paul Coady, Caitlin Akthar and Sophie Anderson, with some special guests. Each episode will summarise 5 cases relevant to criminal lawyers in NSW. In this episode Paul and Caitlin highlight the following cases: BA v King [2023] HCA 14 PJ v R [2023] NSWCCA 105 Zheng v R [2023] NSWCCA 64 Lawrence v R [2023] NSWCCA 110 DPP v Rotumah [2022…
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Spotlight On Australia’s Animal Defenders Office
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The Animal Defenders Office (ADO) is a national non-profit community legal centre that specialises in animal law. The ADO was incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory in late 2013. In 2017 we were formally recognised and accredited by the Australian National Association of Community Legal Centres as part of the National Accreditation Scheme…
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On the ground at South West Sydney Legal Fair
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In this episode, we visit the South West Sydney Legal fair and chat to different organisations about the things you should know about their service and the ways that community workers can make referrals. The South West Sydney Legal Fair is a free legal information event hosted by Legal Aid NSW and the Vietnamese Australian Lawyers Association. The …
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What they do: Protect Country and culture Protect habitats and wildlife Tackle climate change Sustainable water sharing Promote healthy communities Defending the defenders They run bold and ground-breaking environmental cases to protect our natural world. They can help you and your community use the law to protect the environment. Their team of ded…
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Spotlight On The Welfare Rights Centre
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The Welfare Rights Centre opened its doors in 1983 as part of the community legal centre movement in Australia that began in response to scarcity of affordable legal assistance available to marginalised members of society. Originally co-located with Redfern Legal Centre, the Centre opened its own premises in 1985. Since then it has experienced chan…
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Financial Rights Legal Centre is a specialist centre providing free financial counselling and legal advice to help people resolve financial difficulties and disputes with credit and debt, banking, bankruptcy, debt collection or insurance problems. We offer our services through 4 telephone services available to the general public: National Debt Help…
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Electing a fine with Mid North Coast Legal Centre
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In this episode of our Law for Community Worker podcast series we talk with Madi from the Mid North Coast Legal Centre about the consequences of making a court election when you receive a fine. Madi also talks about other options available to people when they receive a fine and why court electing is not always the best choice. Mid North Coast Legal…
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Supreme Court COVID fines challenge case
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In this episode, Stephanie Hawes explores a recent case run by Redfern Legal Centre where the validity of some COVID fines issued by New South Wales Police was examined. We hear from the senior lawyer Sam Lee about the legal aspects of the case as well as the outcome and its effect on the community. We then chat with Rohan Pank, the plaintiff in th…
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Spotlight On Inner City Community Legal Centre Sex Workers Legal Service
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The Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) is a non-profit community based legal centre located in Kings Cross, NSW. The centre has been providing FREE legal services to residents in the inner city, surrounding areas Northern Beaches, and LGBTIQ Communities since 1980. Areas Serviced: Areas Serviced - Inner City Legal Centre (iclc.org.au) Website: Home - I…
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Spotlight On The Shopfront Youth Legal Service
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The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre provides free legal assistance for homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under. We are based in inner Sydney but can also help young people outside this area. The Shopfront was established in 1993 and is operated jointly by Herbert Smith Freehills, Mission Australia and The Salvation Army. The legal se…
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Advance Care Planning Australia
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Be Open. Be Ready. Be Heard. Advance care planning involves planning for your future health care. It enables you to make some decisions now about the health care you would or would not like to receive if you were to become seriously ill and unable to communicate your preferences or make treatment decisions. Advance care planning gives you the oppor…
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The Australian Centre for Disability Law (ACDL) was set up in 1994 as a specialist Community Legal Centre, working towards a world where people with disabilities are able to participate in all aspects of life. Our vision is of a society in which persons with disability live with dignity, and in which their human rights and fundamental freedoms are …
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Your Rights Dealing with Debt Collection Agencies - Financial Rights Legal Centre
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Financial Rights Legal Centre is a specialist legal centre providing advice for anyone in financial distress. They are a Community Legal Centre based in NSW, but offering legal advice and financial counselling across Australia. We focus particularly on assisting low-income, marginalised or disadvantaged consumers who need help to solve complex prob…
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New Year. No Debt: Budgeting, Debt and Credit Reports
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The Financial Counsellor role sits within the Consumer Law Team, and the Financial Counsellor is available to receive referrals from the Civil Law division A Financial Counsellor can: Assess a client’s financial situation and advise on possible solutions. Make financial hardship applications, including requesting debt waivers. Provide advice for cl…
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