Women and Famly Law (10th edition) is a useful online guide to family law put together by the solicitors of Women’s Legal Services NSW.
For more information about Women’s Legal Services NSW, visit http://www.womenslegalnsw.asn.au.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/2014/11.html
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In Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Pirovic Enterprises Pty Ltd (No 2) [2014] FCA 1028 (23 September 2014), the Federal Court of Australia declared, by consent, that representations and conduct of Pirovic Enterprises Pty Ltd (Pirovic) promoting their eggs as “free range” was misleading. The company was fined $800,000.
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A court may refer litigants to a lawyer on the Courts Pro Bono Panel: see Division 9, Part 7 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW).
Any litigant may apply, but exceptional circumstances must exist for a litigant to be referred if they have obtained such assistance in the last 3 years.
A court will refer an application if it is in the “interests of the administration of justice” to do so. Under Rule 7.36, subrule (2) the court may take into account:
The application is made by filing a Notice of Motion and supporting Affidavit with the court in which the proceedings are being held.
For further information visit http://www.supremecourt.justice.nsw.gov.au/supremecourt/probono.html
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Individuals in NSW may appoint an enduring guardian under the Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW) to make decisions that affect them if they lose their capacity (ie their mental ability to make decisions). More than one enduring guardian may be appointed. The enduring guardian may make personal decisions on behalf of the individual, such as where they should live and what medical services they should receive. The enduring guardian is appointed by lodging a form with the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal may review the appointment of an enduring guardian, either on its own initiative or at the request of a person who holds a genuine concern for the welfare of the individual.
The tribunal can suspend, revoke, confirm or vary the appointment of an enduring guardian.
An enduring guardian is not the same as an enduring Power of Attorney. An attorney appointed under an enduring Power of Attorney may make decisions that affect an individual’s property or financial affairs if they lose their capacity. The enduring Power of Attorney must be validly prepared by a solicitor. It must be registered with the Land and Property Management Authority if the attorney is required to deal with the individual’s property.
For more information visit http://www.ncat.nsw.gov.au/ncat/guardianship/gt_matter_about/enduring_guardianship.html
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Health professionals in NSW may legally assist their patients make end of life decisions. Such decisions have clinical, legal and ethical difficulties. The NSW Ministry of Health in partnership with other expert bodies has developed a website called Planning Ahead, which provides information for health professionals on how to make end of life decisions.
For more information visit http://healthlaw.planningaheadtools.com.au/
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Justice Connect provides pro bono legal services to disadvantaged people in Sydney and Melbourne.
For more information visit http://www.justiceconnect.org.au
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The National Pro Bono Resource Centre is an independent organisation that aims to support and promote pro bono legal services in Australia.
For more information visit http://www.nationalprobono.org.au
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The Cancer Council NSW offers Legal and Financial Planning Referral Services.
The legal service provides help with wills, powers of attorney, superannuation, credit and debt, mortgages, insurance claims, employment issues and tenancy disputes.
For more information go to http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/31192/get-support/practical-support-services-get-support/legal-financial-support/pac/
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Daylight Saving in NSW begins on Sunday 5 October 2014. Clocks go forwards one hour at 2am.
For further information visit http://www.communityrelations.justice.nsw.gov.au/cru/daylight.html
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