Justice Connect provides pro bono legal services to disadvantaged people in Sydney and Melbourne.
For more information visit http://www.justiceconnect.org.au
Sydney, Australia
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National Pro Bono Resource Centre
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
Sydney, Australia
1300 00 2088
Cancer Council Legal and Financial Planning Referral Services 13 11 20
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/
1300 00 2088
Daylight Saving
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
Sydney, Australia
1300 00 2088
Donohoe v Manly Council [2014] NSWLEC 1197
ON 24 SEPTEMBER 2014, the NSW Land and Environment Court delivered Donohoe v Manly Council [2014] NSWLEC 1197.
The court held that the development consent pertaining to 46 White Street, Balgowlah, may be modified subject to certain directions made by the court.
Sydney, Australia
1300 00 2088
Elderly widow awarded costs in pro bono litigation
In the matter of Mainieri & Anor v Cirillo [2014] VSCA 227 (17 September 2014), the Victorian Court of Appeal awarded costs to the successful plaintiff who was represented on a pro bono basis.
Rita Cirillo sold her property and contributed the proceeds towards her son and daughter-in-law’s mortgage on the condition that she live with them indefinitely and that they take care of her. Her relationship with her son and daughter-in-law later broke down and it was not longer practical for her to remain living with them. When she sought repayment, her son and daughter-in-law alleged that the monies were an out and out gift.
The Court of Appeal held that Cirillo was entitled to an equitable lien or charge over the property to secure repayment with interest.
On the question of costs, there was a dispute over whether or not the Cirillo was entitled to costs as she was represented on a pro bono basis. The court held that the costs payable to her lawyers, Clayton Utz and Dr Glover, were payable under costs agreements that were contingent upon a costs order being made.
Sydney, Australia
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Neal v R | High Court of Australia | 24 September 1982
ON 24 SEPTEMBER 1982, the High Court of Australia delivered Neal v R [1982] HCA 55; (1982) 149 CLR 305 (24 September 1982).
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/1982/55.html
The ethnic or other background of an offender may be a material fact to be taken into account in sentencing.
Dame Roma Mitchell QC | 23 September 1965
ON 23 SEPTEMBER 1965, Dame Roma Mitchell QC was appointed to the Supreme Court of South Australia. She was the first female superior court justice in Australia.
http://www.australianbiography.gov.au/subjects/mitchell/
Bank of Queensland settles with ASIC for $19.7M
The Bank of Queensland has agreed to pay ASIC $19.7 million inclusive of costs to compensate Bank of Queensland customers who borrowed from the bank to invest with Storm Financial Limited.
For further information visit http://www.asic.gov.au
Sydney, Australia
1300 00 2088
Low Cost Mediation for Small Business
The Office of the NSW Commissioner for Small Business provides low cost mediation services which reportedly resolves 90% of disputes. They deal with disputes such as fair trading, retail lease, contract and payment and franchising.
For more information visit http://www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/dispute-resolution
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