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Dangerous Substances Act 1979 ,
Prescribed concentration of alcohol
Data Availability and Transparency (Consequential Amendments) Transitional Rules 2022 (Cth),
Office of the National Data Commissioner and National Data Advisory Council
Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022 ,
Office of the National Data Commissioner and National Data Advisory Council
Death (Definition) Act 1983 ,
Organ Donation
Defamation Act 2005 ,
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Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1991 (SA),
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Disability Inclusion (Restrictive Practices - NDIS) Regulations 2021 (SA),
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Disability Inclusion Act 2018 (SA),
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Voluntary Assisted Dying Pathway
District Court Act 1991 ,
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Dog and Cat Management Regulations 2017 (SA),
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Domestic Partners Property Act 1996 ,
No time requirement
Companion relationships and property disputes
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Spouse or domestic partner only
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