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Electoral Act 1985 ,
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Electoral Regulations 2024 (SA),
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Electricity Act 1996 (SA),
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Electronic Communications Act 2000 (SA),
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Residential aged care facilities
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Offences in Major Emergencies, Major Incidents or Disasters
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Emergency declarations
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Encroachments Act 1944 ,
Retaining Walls
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Enforcement of Judgments Act 1991 ,
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