An online copy of the Law Handbook may be accessed on the Legal Answers website of the NSW State Library. Visit http://www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/guides/law_handbook/index.html
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When is a development application not required?
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (NSW) allows certain minor building works in NSW, called “exempt developments” and “complying developments”, to not require a development application.
For more information visit http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/exemptandcomplying
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When can mobile phones be used on a plane?
For information about the use of mobile hones and electronic devices on a plane, visit http://www.casa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WCMS:STANDARD::pc=PC_101302
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How to obtain a free credit report
A free credit report may be obtained from a Credit Reporting Body (CRB):
- once a year, or
- if one has been refused credit in the past 90 days, or
- if the request relates to a decision by a CRB or credit provider to correct information on a credit report.
The CRB’s include Veda, D&B and Experian.
Credit reports must be provided within 14 days of request.
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Women and Family Law (10th edition)
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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“Free range eggs” $800,000 fine
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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Mosman Public Notices – 25 September 2014
Court appointed pro bono legal assistance
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 means of the litigant, and
- the capacity of the litigant to obtain legal assistance outside of the scheme, and
- the nature and complexity of the proceedings, and
- any other matter that the court considers appropriate.
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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Enduring Guardianship
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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End of Life Decisions, Law and Clinical Practice
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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