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A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 (Cth)
Centrelink
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999 (Cth)
Early childhood services and immunisation requirements
Centrelink
A New Tax System (Medicare Levy Surcharge - Fringe Benefits) Act 1999 (Cth)
Legislation and contacts
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (Cth)
Aboriginal Heritage
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 (SA)
State Heritage
Heritage Agreements
Aboriginal Heritage
Inspection and Control of Aboriginal Heritage
Mining
Notice of intention to acquire land
Administration and Probate Act 1919
Does registering our relationship remove the time requirements?
Three year time requirement - State law matters
Both spouses dying together
Estates
Distribution of an intestate estate
Spouse or domestic partner only
Spouse and domestic partner surviving
Spouse or domestic partner and children
Children only
The deceased's home
Disclosure of assets to the court
Probate caveats
Problems with executors
Payment of executors
Bankrupt Estates
Half-brothers and half-sisters
Administrative Decisions (Effect of International Instruments) Act 1995 (SA)
International Environmental Law
Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth)
Finding the reasons for the decision
Judicial Review
Application for Judicial Review - Commonwealth
Reasons for decision
Review of decisions
Review of conduct
Tribunals
Waiver
Claiming compensation from Centrelink
Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (Cth)
Injury
Commonwealth Administrative Appeals
Review of NDIA decisions
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Second Review by the Administrative Review Tribunal
Administrative Review Tribunal Rules 2024 (Cth)
Rights of bankrupts
Adoption (General) Regulations 2018 (SA)
Who can be adopted?
Who can adopt?
Relinquishing parents and their consent
Adoption Act 1988 (SA)
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Adoption
Who can be adopted?
Who can adopt?
Relinquishing parents and their consent
Step-parent adoption
Registration with Births, Deaths and Marriages
Discharging an adoption order
Searching for birth relatives
Children only
Adopted children
Advance Care Directives (Review) Amendment Act 2023 (SA)
Giving effect to an advance care directive
Advance Care Directives Act 2013 (SA)
Advance Care Directives
The Advance Care Directives Act
Objects of the Act
Principles in the Act
Making an advance care directive
Witnessing an advance care directive form
When an advance care directive can be used
Changing or revoking an advance care directive
When the person is not competent
What can be included in an advance care directive
Appointment of Substitute Decision-Makers
What cannot be included
Giving effect to an advance care directive
Advance care directives before July 2014
Disputes about advance care directives
Assistance from the Office of the Public Advocate
South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT)
Urgent review by Supreme Court
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Investigations
Restrictive practices by registered NDIS providers
Emergency medical or dental treatment
Voluntary Assisted Dying Pathway
Advance Care Directives Regulations 2014 (SA)
The Advance Care Directives Act
Witnessing an advance care directive form
Changing or revoking an advance care directive
When the person is not competent
Appointment of Substitute Decision-Makers
Advance care directives before July 2014
Disputes about advance care directives
Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth)
Discrimination Law
Age discrimination
Making a complaint
Victimisation
Equal Opportunity
Aged and Infirm Persons Property Act 1940
Who can make a will?
Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth)
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Patients' Rights
Ageing and Adult Safeguarding Act 1995 (SA)
South Australian Ombudsman
Adult Safeguarding Unit
Animal Welfare Act 1985 (SA)
Injuries to animals
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Assaulting a prescribed emergency worker
Who is a presumptively disqualified person?
Cruelty to animals
Animal Welfare Regulations 2012 (SA)
Cruelty to animals
Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth)
Sex discrimination and sexual harassment
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth)
Supervision of transactions
Archives Act 1983 (Cth)
Access to old documents
Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 1988 (SA)
Sexuality and gender
No time requirement
Parenting presumptions and birth registration
Reproductive technologies
Associations Incorporation Act 1985 (SA)
Community organisations
Unincorporated associations
Incorporated associations under the Associations Incorporations Act 1985 (SA)
Getting incorporated
Consequences of incorporation
The rules
Powers of incorporated associations
Committee members and officers
Duties of committee members
Duties of officers
Public Officer
Annual general meetings
Minutes of meetings
Financial records
Disputes
Ending an association
Possible offences when an association is ending
Prescribed associations
Accounting records
Duties of officers of prescribed associations
Volunteer protection
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Minor Civil Actions
Community housing providers
Housing co-operatives
Housing associations
Lawful authorisation exception
Associations Incorporation Regulations 2023 (SA)
Incorporated associations under the Associations Incorporations Act 1985 (SA)
Prescribed associations
Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth)
Citizenship
Citizenship
Australian Heritage Council Act 2003 (Cth)
National Heritage Protection
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986
Discrimination Law
Types of discrimination
Age discrimination
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Family caring responsibilities
Breastfeeding or association with a child
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Sexuality and gender
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Making a complaint
Victimisation
Modern Awards
Discrimination in the workplace
Equal Opportunity
Australian Human Rights Commission Regulations 2019 (Cth)
Irrelevant criminal record
Australian Road Rules (SA)
Legal obligations after a motor vehicle accident
Traffic Offences
Summary of Demerit Points
Refusing a breath test
Driving Offences
Cycling
Electric scooters and other electric personal transporters
Excessive speed
Give way
Mobile phones
Offences and Duties after Accidents
Seatbelts and child restraints
Speeding
Truck drivers
Parking Offences
Pedestrian Offences
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth)
Regulation of Business
Unfair Contract Terms
Unfair Contract Terms in Insurance Contracts
B
Bail Act 1985 (SA)
Assisting an offender
Search and seizure
Bail
Applying for bail
Presumption of bail
Guarantors
Conditions of bail
Refusal and review of bail conditions
Review by a magistrate
Telephone review
Review by the Supreme Court
Enforcement of bail agreement
Termination of bail
Police questioning
Liability for further detention and supervision
Getting to safety
Banking Act 1959 (Cth)
Banks and Banking
Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)
Who is involved?
Bankruptcy Courts and Jurisdiction
What is Bankruptcy?
Who can become bankrupt?
Types of bankruptcy
Alternatives to bankruptcy
Debt Agreements
Advantages of Bankruptcy
Disadvantages of Bankruptcy
The bankrupt's property
Secured Debts
Goods disposed of for less than market value
Travelling overseas
Property a bankrupt can keep
Income
Offences under the Bankruptcy Act
Rights of bankrupts
How to go bankrupt
Automatic discharge
Objections to discharge
Annulment
Public examination
Who can be a director?
Prohibited mortgages
Bankruptcy
Upon the sale or winding up of the business
Bankruptcy Regulations 2021 (Cth)
Advantages of Bankruptcy
The bankrupt's property
Property a bankrupt can keep
Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cth)
Emergency declarations
Controlled notifiable conditions
Travel restrictions
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Parenting presumptions and birth registration
Changing a child's name
Registering a change of name
Registering a change of sex or gender
Stillborn Babies
Next of Kin
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Regulations 2011 (SA)
Parenting presumptions and birth registration
Registering a change of sex or gender
Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (Cth)
Libel or Slander
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (SA)
For Debtors
For Creditors
Debts in the Building and Construction Industry
Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA)
Disadvantages of Bankruptcy
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Does a contract have to be in writing?
The Role of Government Agencies
Minor Civil Actions
Starting minor civil claims proceedings
Advice before signing the contract
Building Work
Licensing of Builders
Building Work Contracts
Other Considerations related to Building Work
Minor Domestic Building Work
Defective building work
Building Work Contractors Regulations 2011 (SA)
Building Work Contracts
Burial and Cremation Act 2013 (SA)
Offences relating to human remains
Next of Kin
Burials and Cremations
Business Names Registration Act 2011 (Cth)
Regulation of Business
Registration and licensing
Business owned by a person
Dissolution of business
C
Carers Recognition Act 2005 (SA)
Choking, suffocation or strangulation in a domestic setting
What is abuse?
Intervention orders and tenancy agreements
Casino Act 1997 (SA)
Barring Orders under the Liquor Licensing Act
Other Barring Orders
Casino Regulations 2013 (SA)
Other Barring Orders
Cheques Act 1986 (Cth)
Cheques
Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA)
Custody or guardianship of the Chief Executive
Religious and cultural activities
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Working with children checks
How is "work with children" defined?
Who is excluded from the requirement to have a check?
Who is prohibited from working with children?
How is a working with children check conducted?
Is there a fee?
What is "assessable information"?
When won't the Screening Unit assess all the information?
What measures provide procedural fairness in the assessment?
How is a prohibition notice issued or revoked?
Must employers check that employees have a current working with children check?
Can parents check whether a person working with their child has a check?
Who can adopt?
Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (SA)
Working with children checks
How is "work with children" defined?
Who is excluded from the requirement to have a check?
Who is prohibited from working with children?
When won't the Screening Unit assess all the information?
What measures provide procedural fairness in the assessment?
Must employers check that employees have a current working with children check?
Child Sex Offenders Registration Act 2006 (SA)
Registration of child sex offenders
Paedophile restraint orders
Indeterminate detention
Sentencing Purposes, Principles and Factors
Liability for further detention and supervision
Do those who obtain a check have any ongoing obligations?
Do employers have any ongoing obligations?
Child Sex Offenders Registration Regulations 2022 (SA)
Registration of child sex offenders
Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth)
Parental rights and duties
The role of Services Australia - Child Support
Proof of Parentage
Changing your assessment in special circumstances
Limited Child Support Agreements
Binding Child Support Agreements
Setting aside a Child Support Agreement
The family law system
Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988 (Cth)
The role of Services Australia - Child Support
The family law system
Children and Young People (Oversight and Advocacy Bodies) Act 2016 (SA)
South Australian Ombudsman
Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 (SA)
Presumption of bail
Children, young people and the law
Legal age to babysit
Leaving home
Early childhood services and immunisation requirements
Protection of children and young people
Children and young people at risk
Notification
Investigation and intervention
Care and Protection Orders
Custody or guardianship of the Chief Executive
Other person guardianship
Review of administrative decisions
Prescribed child protection complaints
Who may apply for a Youth Treatment Order
Child Safe Environments
Education
Can I be charged with an offence at any age?
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Institutional and out of home care child sexual abuse
What is "assessable information"?
Must employers check that employees have a current working with children check?
When is an intervention order appropriate?
Conflict with other court orders
Changing a child's name
Restrictive practices by registered NDIS providers
Children and Young People (Safety) Regulations 2017 (SA)
Children and young people at risk
Notification
Investigation and intervention
Other person guardianship
Review of administrative decisions
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (Cth)
Drones (Remotely Piloted Aircraft)
What is a drone (Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA))?
Types of Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Restrictions Based on Weight
Standard operating conditions for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)
Conditions particular to type of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)
Operating Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Hire or Reward
Penalties for Unsafe Flying
Indoor Operation of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft
Civil Liability Act 1936
Accidents on private and public property
Who is liable?
The Occupier's Responsibilities
Accidents on roads and footpaths
Injuries caused by other animals
Determining fault
What can be claimed?
Reduction of claims
Negligence
Alcohol, vaping, tobacco products, and other drugs
Absolute privilege
Racial hatred
Three year time requirement - State law matters
Child abuse - civil claims
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 (Cth)
Censorship
Produce, show or sell indecent or offensive material
Climate Change Act 2022 (Cth)
Commonwealth Responsibility
Coast Protection Act 1972 (SA)
Nature Conservation
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth)
Public office - elections and voting
Finding out who to sue
Laws Affecting Prisoners
Life in prison
Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act (Cth)
Public office - elections and voting
Community Housing Providers (National Law) (South Australia) Act 2013 (SA)
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Community Housing
The role of Housing SA
Community housing providers
Housing co-operatives
Housing associations
Resolving disputes
Community Titles Act 1996
Minor Civil Actions
Strata Titles
Community Titles
Key Documents and Terms
Types of schemes
Small schemes
Buying into a community title
Community corporation
Powers of the corporation
Officers of the corporation
Records
Access to information
Common property
Financial management
By-laws (Rules)
Breaching the by-laws
Management committee
General Meetings
Voting at General Meetings
Types of Resolutions
Body corporate managers
Owners' rights and responsibilities
Disputes
Converting from other schemes
Common questions and answers
Neighbours and the Law
Community Titles Regulations 2011 (SA)
Community Titles
Powers of the corporation
Officers of the corporation
Records
Access to information
Financial management
Breaching the by-laws
General Meetings
Voting at General Meetings
Types of Resolutions
Body corporate managers
Owners' rights and responsibilities
Competition and Consumer (Consumer Data Right) Rules 2020 (Cth)
Consumer Data - Breaches and Rights
Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)
Regulation of Business
Does a contract have to be in writing?
Consumer Protection
The Role of Government Agencies
Other Options for Consumers
Statutory Guarantees
Guarantees as to the supply of services
Misleading or Deceptive Conduct
Unfair Contract Terms
Unsolicited consumer agreements
Telemarketing
Pyramid sales
Gift Cards
Consumer Data - Breaches and Rights
Building Work
Federal Court of Australia
Action against the supplier
Action against the manufacturer
Competition and Consumer Regulations 2010 (Cth)
Consumer Protection
Who is a Consumer?
Other Options for Consumers
Remedies
Consumer remedies - supply of goods
Consumer remedies - supply of services
Misleading or Deceptive Conduct
Unfair Practices
Unfair Contract Terms
Gift Cards
Consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Act 1995
Advance Care Directives
Advance care directives before July 2014
Treatment Orders
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Patients' Rights
Consent
Children under 16 years
When someone 16 or over can't consent
Emergency medical or dental treatment
Care when dying
Voluntary Assisted Dying Pathway
Constitution Act 1934
Public office - elections and voting
The Australian Constitutional System
Voice to Parliament
Laws Affecting Prisoners
Construction Industry Long Service Leave Act 1987 (SA)
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
Long Service Leave
Controlled Substances (Controlled Drugs, Precursors and Plants) Regulations 2014 (SA)
Simple Cannabis Offences
Possession for personal use
Manufacture, Cultivation and Sale
Presumption of sale
Possession or Sale of Equipment
Controlled Substances (Pure Amounts) Amendment Act 2022 (SA)
Manufacture, Cultivation and Sale
Trafficking of a Controlled Drug
Controlled Substances Act 1984
Search and seizure
Presumption of bail
Intervention Orders and Child Protection Restraining Orders and Notices
Assessment, treatment and detention orders for drug dependency
Who may apply for a Youth Treatment Order
Conditions of detention
Representation of children
Acts conferring jurisdiction
What is a Crime?
Alcohol, vaping, tobacco products, and other drugs
Drug Offences
Aggravated offences
Simple Cannabis Offences
Possession for personal use
Definition of 'possession'
Manufacture, Cultivation and Sale
Presumption of sale
Manufacture of a Controlled Drug
Possession or Sale of Equipment
Sale or Possession of Instructions
Production, promotion and sale of controlled drug alternatives
Trafficking of a Controlled Drug
Sentencing Principles
Diversionary Schemes and the Treatment Intervention Court
Police Powers
Additional Offences
Emergency declarations
Care and Control Powers
Conveyancers Act 1994
Acts conferring jurisdiction
The Role of Government Agencies
Land agents
Agents Indemnity Fund
Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
Intellectual property
The Copyright Act
What is protected?
Legal rights of owners
Moral rights
Who owns copyright?
Duration periods by category of material
Assignments and licences
Infringement and remedies
Acts that do not infringe copyright
Design and copyright
Frequently asked questions
Laws relating to Journalists
Coroners Act 2003
Coroner's Court
State Courts
How are royal commissions different from...
Coroner's Inquests
Coroners Regulations 2020
Coroner's Inquests
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
Who can become bankrupt?
Disadvantages of Bankruptcy
Regulation of Business
Businesses owned by a company
Company directors
Who can be a director?
COVID-19 Insolvent Trading Relief
General Duties of Directors - Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
Specific Duties of Directors
Director Identification Numbers
Insolvent Companies
Retention of Title Arrangements
Modern Slavery Reporting Requirements
Working finance
Resignation of a director
Community organisations
Committee members and officers
Complaints against banking, financial services, insurance companies and super funds
What credit contracts are excluded from the NCC?
Insurance
Investigation Hearing
Starting proceedings in the Magistrates Court
Public interest disclosures
Transfer of business
Upon the sale or winding up of the business
Compensation and other remedies
Financial management
The duty of utmost good faith
Corporations Amendment (Meeting and Documents) Act 2022 (Cth)
Does a contract have to be in writing?
Correctional Services Act 1982
Arrest
Warrants for arrest
Notification
Institutional and out of home care child sexual abuse
Flying drones near correctional institutions
Laws Affecting Prisoners
Prison Institutions
Going to Prison
Admission to prison
Searches and drug testing
Life in prison
Solitary confinement
Restraints
Contacting prisoners
Breaches of regulations
Hearings and inquiries
Obstructing a Visiting Tribunal
Breach of leave conditions
Escaping
Offences by prisoners
Offences by others
Release of Sentenced Prisoners
Leave of absence
Home detention
Parole
The Ombudsman SA
Correctional Services Victim Register
Correctional Services Regulations 2016 (SA)
Laws Affecting Prisoners
Admission to prison
Searches and drug testing
Contacting prisoners
Breaches of regulations
Hearings and inquiries
Courts (Mediation and Arbitration) Act 1991 (Cth)
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Crimes Act 1914 (Cth)
Search and seizure
Arrest
Presumption of bail
What is a Crime?
Commonwealth offences
Citizenship
Penalties for Unsafe Flying
Criminal Assets Confiscation Act 2005 (SA)
Search and seizure
Confiscation of assets or profits
Unexplained wealth orders
Forfeiture orders
Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth)
Modern Slavery Reporting Requirements
Stalking, cyber stalking and cyber bullying
Firearms trafficking - Commonwealth offences
'Sexting' and the production and dissemination of child abuse material
Distribution of invasive images (image-based abuse)
Intensive correction order
Good behaviour bonds
Citizenship
Marriage
Voluntary Assisted Dying Pathway
Prosecution
Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1978
Victims of Crime Compensation
Making the claim
Criminal Investigation (Covert Operations) Act 2009 (SA)
Lawful authorisation exception
Criminal Investigation (Extraterritorial Offences) Act 1984
Search and seizure
Criminal Law (Clamping, Impounding and Forfeiture of Vehicles) Act 2007 (SA)
Clamping, impounding, seizure and forfeiture of vehicles
Criminal Law (Clamping, Impounding and Forfeiture of Vehicles) Regulations 2022 (SA)
Clamping, impounding, seizure and forfeiture of vehicles
Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Act 2007
Powers to search and examine
Taking DNA
Medical examination
Victims and Volunteers DNA samples
Criminal Law (High Risk Offenders) Act 2015 (SA)
Applying for bail
Liability for further detention and supervision
Criminal Law (High Risk Offenders) Regulations 2015 (SA)
Liability for further detention and supervision
Criminal Law Consolidation (General) (Human Remains Reporting) Amendment Regulations 2022
Offences relating to human remains
Criminal Law Consolidation (General) Regulations 2021 (SA)
Assault
Assault causing harm
Other assaults
Causing death or harm by dangerous driving
Unlawful Threats
False or misleading information entered into ECMS (CourtSA)
Assaulting a prescribed emergency worker
Causing death or harm by dangerous driving
Extreme Speed
Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935
Assisting an offender
Search and seizure
Police arrest procedure
Police security officers, security guards and others
Presumption of bail
Parental rights and duties
Physical punishment
Legal age to babysit
Notification
School Discipline
What is a Crime?
Elements of a Criminal Offence
Minor Indictable Offences
Magistrates Court Diversion Program
What is an aggravated offence?
Common Offences
Assault
Assault causing harm
Other assaults
Causing death or harm by dangerous driving
Choking, suffocation or strangulation in a domestic setting
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Murder
Manslaughter
Offences relating to human remains
Prohibited act involving human biological material
Stalking, cyber stalking and cyber bullying
Unlawful Threats
Arson and property damage
Deception
Dishonest interference with merchandise
Cheating at Gambling
Computer offences
False or misleading information entered into ECMS (CourtSA)
Robbery
Serious criminal trespass
Theft and Receiving
Definitions in relation to theft offences
General deficiency
Using a motor vehicle without consent
Offences against prescribed emergency workers
Assaulting a prescribed emergency worker
Dangerous driving to escape police pursuit
Shooting at a police officer
Affray
Riot
Gatecrashing - trespass at private parties
Weapons
Discharge of firearm to injure, annoy or frighten or damage property
Sexual offences
Encourage use of website dealing with child exploitation material
Host or administer website dealing with child exploitation material
Institutional and out of home care child sexual abuse
Possession of child exploitation material
Possession of child-like sex dolls
Production of child exploitation material
Production of child-like sex dolls
Procuring child to commit indecent act
'Sexting' and the production and dissemination of child abuse material
Sexual offences where the victim has a cognitive impairment (for example an intellectual disability)
Unlawful sexual intercourse
Registration of child sex offenders
Dishonest communication with a child
Criminal neglect
Traffic Offences
Appeals - Breach of Conditions
Causing death or harm by dangerous driving
Causing death or serious harm by careless use of vehicle
Dangerous driving to escape police
Driving while disqualified
Extreme Speed
Offences and Duties after Accidents
Reckless driving causing injury or death
Street Racing
Throwing objects at vehicles
Public transport passenger offences
Clamping, impounding, seizure and forfeiture of vehicles
Sexual Offences
Alternative verdicts in sexual assault cases
Rape
Consent to sexual activity
Compelled sexual manipulation
Indecent assault
Incest
Indeterminate detention
Aggravated offences
Serious and Organised Crime
Participation in criminal organisation
Criminal organisations in public places, prescribed places and prescribed events
Defence of property
Home invasion
Duress
Necessity (duress of circumstance)
Sudden or extraordinary emergency
Intoxication
Mental Impairment
Provocation
Self defence
Serious repeat offenders
Pre-trial special hearings
What types of convictions can be spent?
Liability for further detention and supervision
Criminal Defamation
Marriage
Criminal charges
Assault
Stalking
Abortions
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
Care when dying
Voluntary Assisted Dying Pathway
Laws Affecting Prisoners
Contacting prisoners
Escaping
Offences by others
Parole
Claims arising from homicide
Suicide
Criminal Procedure (General) Regulations 2017 (SA)
Pre-Committal Process
Court costs
Criminal Procedure Act 1921 (SA)
Arrest
Intervention Orders and Child Protection Restraining Orders and Notices
General Principles in Criminal Law
Summary Offences
Minor Indictable Offences
Arson and property damage
Paedophile restraint orders
Sexual Offences
Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
Alibi
Bringing a defendant to Court
Laying a charge
Bringing the defendant to court
First appearance in Court
Indictable Offences
Election
Bringing the person charged to Court
Pre-Committal Process
Committal Process
Charge Determination
Committal Appearance
No Case to Answer
Committal for Sentence
Committal for Trial
Declining to prosecute
The arraignment
Preparing for trial
Prosecutor's reply
Court costs
Appeals
Application to set aside an ex parte conviction
Right of appeal
Appeals against conviction
Appeals against sentence
Liability for further detention and supervision
State Courts
Types of prisoners
Customs Act 1901 (Cth)
Customs officers
Arrest
What is a Crime?
Drug Offences
Presumption of sale
Tobacco and E-cigarettes
Customs Act offences
Importing
Ancilliary offences
Powers of Police and Customs officers
D
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
What is Defamation?
Who can be defamed
Where cases are heard
Libel or Slander
Defences
Truth
Fair comment
Absolute privilege
Qualified privilege
Concerns Notices
Apologies
Remedies
Damages
Time limits
Laws relating to Journalists
Defence Act 1903 (Cth)
Veterans
Defence Service Homes Act 1918 (Cth)
The home
Designs Act 2003 (Cth)
Intellectual property
Design and copyright
Designs Regulations 2004 (Cth)
Design and copyright
Development Act 1993
Building Work Contracts
Planning and Development
Planning and Development - Assessment Authorities
Development applications
Categories of Development
Public consultation
Certificate of occupancy
Swimming pool fences and safety
Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1991 (SA)
Ex officio Information (indictments)
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
Discrimination Law
Disability discrimination
Making a complaint
Victimisation
Equal Opportunity
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
Assistance dogs
Disability Inclusion (NDIS Worker Check) Regulations 2020 (SA)
Working with people with disability checks (NDIS)
Who is a disqualified person?
Who is a presumptively disqualified person?
Can an NDIS Worker Clearance be suspended or cancelled?
Disability Inclusion (Restrictive Practices - NDIS) Regulations 2021 (SA)
Restrictive practices by registered NDIS providers
Disability Inclusion Act 2018 (SA)
Working with people with disability checks (NDIS)
When is a clearance check required?
Who is prohibited from working with people with disability?
Application for NDIS Worker Check Clearance
What if a person already has a disability services employment clearance?
Restrictive practices by registered NDIS providers
Voluntary Assisted Dying Pathway
District Court Act 1991
Administrative and Disciplinary Division of the District Court
State Courts
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
District Court Civil Rules 2006 (SA)
District Court and Supreme Court
District Court Practice Directions 2006 (SA)
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Dog and Cat Management Act 1995
Injuries caused by dogs
Options for compensation
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Complaints against councils (Local government)
Disability discrimination
Articles (Rules)
Local Government
Noise
Animals
Dog ownership
Dog registration
Cat registration
Duties of dog owners
Types of dogs
Assistance dogs
Microchipping
Desexing
Lost and wandering dogs
Barking dogs
Dog attacks
Powers of local councils
Control and destruction orders
Review of Control and Destruction Orders
Seizure and destruction of dogs
Seizure and destruction of cats
Breeding dogs and cats
Selling dogs and cats
Who can claim compensation?
Dog and Cat Management Regulations 2017 (SA)
Duties of dog owners
Assistance dogs
Microchipping
Desexing
Breeding dogs and cats
Selling dogs and cats
Domestic Partners Property Act 1996
No time requirement
Companion relationships and property disputes
When is an intervention order appropriate?
Spouse or domestic partner only
E
Electoral Act 1985
Voting at state elections
Laws Affecting Prisoners
Life in prison
Electoral Regulations 2024 (SA)
Voting at state elections
Electricity Act 1996 (SA)
Complaints against energy and water suppliers
Electronic Communications Act 2000 (SA)
Expiation notices
Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 49) (COVID-19) Direction 2022 (SA)
Residential aged care facilities
Emergency Management Act 2004 (SA)
Offences in Major Emergencies, Major Incidents or Disasters
Protection for people assisting with emergency management
Emergency declarations
Controlled Notifiable Conditions and COVID-19
COVID-19 arrangements and directions
Compliance with directions
Encroachments Act 1944
Retaining Walls
Encroaching Buildings
Enforcement of Judgments Act 1991
Enforcing judgment - monetary judgments
Investigation Notice
Investigation Hearing
Examination Hearing
Warrant of sale
Charging order
Garnishee order
Enforcing judgment - non-monetary judgments
Judgment and enforcement action
Investigation Summons
Enforcing a Judgment Debt
Other options for Enforcement of a Judgment Debt
Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016 (SA)
Environment Protection Policies
Air Pollution
Air Pollution
Environment Protection (Commercial and Industrial Noise) Policy 2023 (SA)
Environment Protection Policies
Noise Pollution
Environment Protection (Movement of Controlled Waste) Policy 2014 (SA)
Environment Protection Policies
Environment Protection (National Pollutant Inventory) Policy 2008 (SA)
Environment Protection Policies
Environment Protection (Used Packaging Materials) Policy 2012 (SA)
Environment Protection Policies
Environment Protection (Waste to Resources) Policy 2010 (SA)
Environment Protection Policies
Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015 (SA)
Environment Protection Policies
Water Pollution
Environment Protection Act 1993
State Responsibility
Individual Responsibility
Pollution and Waste
Pollution and Waste Licences
Environment Protection Policies
Noise Pollution
Water Pollution
Waste Disposal
Waste Avoidance
Pollution Offences
Site Contamination
EPA Orders
Civil Penalties
Major Development (and Environment Impact Statement)
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Commonwealth Responsibility
Environment Protection and the Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act)
What does the EPBC Act do?
What is an 'action'?
What is a 'significant impact'?
How is the assessment and approval process triggered?
Public Participation in EPBC Decisions
Does the EPBC Act override State Law?
Enforcing the EPBC Act
Nature Conservation
Commonwealth Protected Areas
Animals
National Heritage Protection
World Heritage
Environmental Impact Assessment
Mining
Environment, Resources and Development Court Act 1993
Building Work Contracts
State Courts
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Appeals to the Supreme Court
Costs
Equal Opportunity Act 1984
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Discrimination Law
Age discrimination
Disability discrimination
Marital or domestic partnership status
Identity of spouse or partner
Pregnancy
Family caring responsibilities
Breastfeeding or association with a child
Racial discrimination
Sexuality and gender
Sex discrimination and sexual harassment
Sexual harassment
Religion and religious dress
Being, or having been, subjected to domestic abuse
Exemptions from discrimination laws
Making a complaint
Victimisation
Public interest disclosures
Discrimination in the workplace
Equal Opportunity
Subletting or assignment of tenancy
Discrimination
Pets
Articles (Rules)
By-laws (Rules)
Essential Services Commission Act 2002 (SA)
Complaints against energy and water suppliers
Exempt records - documents and agencies
Evidence Act 1929
Interviewing suspects with complex communication needs
Line-ups
Sexual offences
Sexual offences where the victim has a cognitive impairment (for example an intellectual disability)
Sexual Offences
Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
Legal Procedures
Publication - restriction on reporting on sexual offences
Defence of property
Duress
Sudden or extraordinary emergency
Self defence
Interviewing vulnerable witnesses
Pre-trial procedures for summary offences
Evidence
Evidence of a close relative
Evidence of a journalist
Sworn and unsworn evidence
Evidence of vulnerable witnesses
Evidence through audio visual record
Evidence of victims of domestic violence offences
Evidence in proceedings where circumstances of family violence
Laws relating to Journalists
Going to court
Evidence Act 1995 (Cth)
Family dispute resolution
How does the Court make decisions?
Evidence Regulations 2022 (SA)
Evidence of victims of domestic violence offences
Excise Act 1901 (Cth)
Tobacco and E-cigarettes
Expiation of Offences Act 1996
Expiation
Simple Cannabis Offences
Expiation notices
Grounds for withdrawal of expiation notices
Applying for review of expiation notices
Electing to be prosecuted
Paying expiation fees
Enforcement of expiation notices
Expiation of Offences Regulations 2011 (SA)
Applying for review of expiation notices
Enforcement of expiation notices
F
Fair Trading Act 1987
Resolving disputes between businesses
Complaints against a builder or tradesperson
Consumer Protection
If there is a dispute
The Role of Government Agencies
Consumer remedies - supply of services
Building Work Contracts
Ticket Scalping
Credit Ratings
Minor Civil Actions
Being pursued for a debt
Building Work Contracts
Fair Work (Statement of Principles on Genuine Agreement) Instrument 2023
Enterprise Agreements
Fair Work Act 1994
Employment Laws and Useful Websites
Employees and Independent Contractors
Breach of contract
South Australian Employment & Industrial Relations Law
Awards
Enterprise Agreements
State Public Sector Workers
Local Government Workers
Other Legislation
Long Service Leave
Equal Opportunity
By giving notice
Unfair Dismissal
Unfair dismissal under State Law
Underpayment of Wages
Getting help from an employer
Lawful authorisation exception
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
Garnishee order
Other options for Enforcement of a Judgment Debt
Discrimination Law
Age discrimination
Disability discrimination
Marital or domestic partnership status
Identity of spouse or partner
Pregnancy
Family caring responsibilities
Breastfeeding or association with a child
Racial discrimination
Sexuality and gender
Sex discrimination and sexual harassment
Sexual harassment
Religion and religious dress
Being, or having been, subjected to domestic abuse
Political opinion
Social origin
Employment Laws and Useful Websites
Employment and Labour Hire Workers
Employees and Independent Contractors
The employer's duties and rights
Casual employees
Fixed term contracts
Federal Employment & Industrial Relations Law (most workers in Australia)
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
The National Employment Standards
Modern Awards
Enterprise Agreements
General Protections (protected workplace rights)
Pregnancy and parental leave
Transfer of business
South Australian Employment & Industrial Relations Law
Enterprise Agreements
Unlawful termination protections for State system employees
Equal Opportunity
By giving notice
Summary dismissal - 'on the spot'
Redundancy
Redeployment
Unfair Dismissal
Unfair dismissal under federal law
Small Business Fair Dismissal Code
Unfair dismissal under State Law
Underpayment of Wages
Getting help from an employer
Parental Leave Pay
Employers' files
Fair Work Regulations 2009 (Cth)
Employees and Independent Contractors
The National Employment Standards
Getting help from an employer
Family and Community Services Act 1972
Children, young people and the law
Institutional and out of home care child sexual abuse
What is "assessable information"?
Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2001 (Cth)
How is superannuation dealt with?
Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)
Children, young people and the law
Parental rights and duties
Legal age to babysit
Early childhood services and immunisation requirements
Children and young people at risk
Proof of Parentage
Changing your assessment in special circumstances
Adult child maintenance
Court applications
The family law system
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Family dispute resolution
Court rules and registry
Annulment
Marriage
Divorce
Grounds for divorce
Separation under one roof
Applying for divorce
The making of a divorce order
Does registering our relationship remove the time requirements?
No time requirement
Two year time requirement - property disputes
Property disputes not covered by the Family Law Act
amica - Assistance reaching and recording agreements
When is an intervention order appropriate?
Getting an intervention order from the police
Conflict with other court orders
Parenting orders
What is family violence?
What can State Magistrates Courts do?
What can the Federal Circuit and Family Court do?
Family Violence and Cross-Examination of Parties Scheme (section 102NA order)
Arrangements for children
Coming to an agreement
What is a parenting order?
Who can apply for parenting orders?
Can children apply?
What needs to be done before applying?
How is an application made?
What will it cost?
How does the Court make decisions?
What about the children's views?
Do the children get a lawyer?
What evidence will the court consider?
How is parentage determined?
What if one parent refuses to return the children?
What if one parent dies?
How long do parenting orders last?
How are parenting orders enforced?
Dividing property
Applying for property settlement
Do time limits apply?
Urgent applications - injunctions
How is superannuation dealt with?
What if one party is bankrupt?
Can property orders be changed?
Maintenance
Step-parent adoption
The effect of legislation on case law
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Family Mediation
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Police and Court Records
Spouse or domestic partner only
Family Law Regulations 1984 (Cth)
Proof of Parentage
Serving a divorce application
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Family Relationships Act 1975
Does registering our relationship remove the time requirements?
Three year time requirement - State law matters
What is abuse?
Parenting presumptions and birth registration
Reproductive technologies
Surrogacy
Guardianship and Administration
When someone 16 or over can't consent
Claims arising from homicide
Inadequate provision
Spouse or domestic partner only
Children only
Ex-nuptial children
Farm Debt Mediation Act 2018 (SA)
Resolving disputes between businesses
Debts in the Farming Industry
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (Family Law) Rules 2021 (Cth)
Court rules and registry
Applying for property settlement
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (Cth)
Family dispute resolution
Court rules and registry
Serving a divorce application
The making of a divorce order
Can children apply?
What needs to be done before applying?
What will it cost?
What evidence will the court consider?
How are parenting orders enforced?
Coming to an agreement
What needs to be done before applying?
What needs to be disclosed?
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 (Cth)
Applying for property settlement
Federal Court and Federal Circuit and Family Court Regulations 2022 (Cth)
Bankruptcy
Federal Court of Australia Act 1976
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth)
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Action against the manufacturer
Fences Act 1975
Minor Civil Actions
Starting minor civil claims proceedings
Possible responses from the respondent
Common questions and answers
Neighbours and the Law
Fences
Sharing costs between neighbours
Disputes
Access to property
Common questions about fences
Financial Services Reform Act 2001 (Cth)
Legislation and contacts
Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988 (Cth)
Supervision of transactions
Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Act 2017 (SA)
Driving while disqualified
Community service orders
Compensation and restitution of property
Fine Enforcement
Community service orders
Treatment programs
Persistently driving unlicensed
Example of an unpaid court fine
Debts owed to Public Authorities
Expiation notices
Grounds for withdrawal of expiation notices
Electing to be prosecuted
Paying expiation fees
Enforcement of expiation notices
Applying for review of an enforcement determination
Paying court fines
Persistent Driving While Unlicensed
Enforcement of court fines
Where does the money come from?
Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Regulations 2018 (SA) (SA)
Example of an unpaid court fine
Paying expiation fees
Enforcement of expiation notices
Applying for review of an enforcement determination
Paying court fines
Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005
Air Pollution
Firearms Act 2015 (SA)
Firearms
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Firearms
Penalties for unauthorised possession
Firearms licences
Firearms prohibition orders
Powers to require information, search and seize firearms
Comprehensive penalty summary
Weapons
Firearms Regulations 2017 (SA)
Firearms
Firearms licences
Weapons
First Home and Housing Construction Grants Act 2000
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Complaints about taxation (State government)
First Nations Voice Act 2023 (SA)
Voice to Parliament
First Nations Voice Regulations 2023
Voice to Parliament
Fisheries Management Act 2007 (SA)
State Responsibility
Marine Protected Areas
Fishing
Food Act 2001
Local Government
Forestry Act 1950 (SA)
Plants
Forestry Regulations 2013 (SA)
Flying drones in a forest reserve
Freedom of Information (Exempt Agency) Regulations 2023 (SA)
Assistance from the Office of the Public Advocate
Exempt records - documents and agencies
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth)
Rights of bankrupts
Commonwealth Administrative Appeals
Clients' Rights
How to make a request to Centrelink for a file
The Commonwealth Government
How to get access
Exemptions
Personal documents
Agencies to which the Act does not apply
Access to old documents
Internal reviews
Information Commissioner
Role of the Ombudsman
Freedom of Information Act 1991
Assistance from the Office of the Public Advocate
South Australian Ombudsman
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Absolute privilege
Patients' Rights
Obtaining Medical Records
State Government
How to gain access to information
Exempt records - documents and agencies
Amendment of personal records
Review of decisions
Frustrated Contracts Act 1988
Contracts
When a contract ends
G
Gambling Administration Act 1995 (SA)
Barring Orders under the Liquor Licensing Act
Other Barring Orders
Gambling Administration Act 2019 (SA)
Other Barring Orders
Lawful authorisation exception
Gambling Administration Regulations 2020 (SA)
Other Barring Orders
Gaming Machines Act 1992
Gambling
Gaming Machines Regulations 2020 (SA)
Other Barring Orders
Gas Act 1997 (SA)
Complaints against energy and water suppliers
Graffiti Control Act 2001 (SA)
Graffiti
Clamping, impounding, seizure and forfeiture of vehicles
Graffiti Control Regulations 2013 (SA)
Graffiti
Guardianship and Administration Act 1993
Advance Care Directives
Advance care directives before July 2014
Who may apply for a Youth Treatment Order
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Contraception and abortion
Abortions
Guardianship and Administration
SACAT's role in Guardianship and Administration
Guardians - powers and duties
Administrators - powers and duties
Principles of Substituted Judgement
Reviews and Appeals
Office of the Public Advocate
Guardian of last resort
Investigations
Education
Restrictive practices by registered NDIS providers
Patients' Rights
Prescribed Treatment
Who can make a will?
Coroner's Inquests
H
Harbors and Navigation Act 1993 (SA)
Boat licences
Boating Offences
Harbors and Navigation Regulations 2023 (SA)
Boat licences
Boating Offences
Health and Community Services Complaints Act 2004 (SA)
Prescribed child protection complaints
South Australian Ombudsman
Complaints about child protection services
Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner (SA)
Code of Conduct for certain health care workers
Patients' Rights
Health and Other Services (Compensation) Act 1995 (Cth)
Finalising an injury claim
Health Care Act 2008 (SA)
State Public Sector Workers
Abortions - Safe Access Zones
Photography and film in public places
Health Insurance Act 1973
Medicare
Legislation and contacts
Heavy Vehicle National Law (South Australia) 2013 (SA)
Truck drivers
Heritage Places Act 1993 (SA)
State Heritage
State Heritage Register
Heritage Agreements
Stop Orders
Restoration and No Development Orders
Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 (Cth)
Shipwrecks in Australian Waters
Shipwrecks in State Waters
Historic Shipwrecks Act 1981 (SA)
Shipwrecks in State Waters
Housing Improvement Act 2016 (SA)
The landlord's obligations
Repairs
Tenant terminating a tenancy
Substandard properties
Housing improvement orders
Disclosure obligations
Effect of housing orders on tenants and occupiers
Unit holders
Owners' rights and responsibilities
Housing Improvement Regulations 2017 (SA)
Repairs
Housing improvement orders
I
Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 2012 (SA)
South Australian Ombudsman
Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Office for Public Integrity (OPI)
Independent Contractors Act 2006 (Cth)
Employees and Independent Contractors
Industrial Hemp Act 2017 (SA)
Drug Offences
Industrial Referral Agreements Act 1986 (SA)
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1972
Does registering our relationship remove the time requirements?
Three year time requirement - State law matters
Contesting a will
Deed of family arrangement
Inadequate provision
Getting a copy of a will
Spouse or domestic partner only
The deceased's home
Probate caveats
Domestic partners
Step-children
Insurance Contracts Act 1984
Insurance
Legislation and contacts
The duty of utmost good faith
Unfair Contract Terms in Insurance Contracts
The insured's duty of disclosure
Insurance Contracts Regulations 2017 (Cth)
Insurance
Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009 (SA)
Arrest
Presumption of bail
Conditions of bail
Intervention Orders and Child Protection Restraining Orders and Notices
Breaching an intervention order
Stalking, cyber stalking and cyber bullying
Committal Appearance
Sentencing Purposes, Principles and Factors
Intervention orders
No time requirement
Getting to safety
What is an intervention order?
When can an intervention order be made?
When is an intervention order appropriate?
Who can be protected by an intervention order?
What is abuse?
Non-domestic abuse intervention orders
What can be ordered?
Prohibitions on proximity to the protected person
Prohibitions on contact (direct or indirect)
Tenancy orders
Firearms terms
Problem gambling orders
Intervention programs
Orders in relation to property (land and things)
The date when the respondent may apply for variation or revocation
Applying for an intervention order
Getting an intervention order from the police
On what grounds can an order be made?
Recorded Evidence
Giving evidence in Court
When does an intervention order begin?
Conflict with other court orders
Breaches of an intervention order
Who can apply to change or cancel an order?
Recognition of intervention orders nationally
What can State Magistrates Courts do?
Breaching an intervention order
Abortions
Neighbours and the Law
Trespassers
J
Joint Criminal Rules 2022 (SA)
Review by the Supreme Court
Appeals
Prosecution
Mental Impairment
Contempt of Court and Disrespectful Conduct in Court
Laying a charge
Bringing the defendant to court
Details of the offence
Pre-trial procedures for summary offences
Indictable Offences
Election
Pre-Committal Process
Committal Appearance
No Case to Answer
Committal for Sentence
The arraignment
Selection of the jury
Nunga Court (Aboriginal Court Day)
Community service orders
Court costs
Intervention orders
Application to set aside an ex parte conviction
Appeals against conviction or sentence
Procedure
Right of appeal
Opinion
Evidence of victims of domestic violence offences
Who can apply to change or cancel an order?
Going to court
Judicial Conduct Commissioner Act 2015 (SA)
Complaints against Judges and other judicial officers
Exempt records - documents and agencies
Juries Act 1927
Election
Selection of the jury
Verdict
Jury service
Justices of the Peace Act 2005 (SA)
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace Regulations 2021 (SA)
Justices of the Peace
L
Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (SA)
Registration and licensing
Employment and Labour Hire Workers
License holders and registered professionals
Labour Hire Licensing Regulations 2018 (SA)
Employment and Labour Hire Workers
License holders and registered professionals
Land Acquisition Act 1969
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Compulsory Acquisition of Land
Notice of intention to acquire land
Notice of acquisition
Compensation
Temporary occupation
Land Agents Act 1994
Disadvantages of Bankruptcy
Acts conferring jurisdiction
The Role of Government Agencies
Land agents
Agents Indemnity Fund
Selling a home
Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994
The contract
Cooling off
Changing owners of a business
The Role of Government Agencies
Preliminary requirements for NCC regulation
Site Contamination
Buying a strata unit
Buying into a community title
The contract
The purchase price
Deposit
Advice before signing the contract
After signing the contract
Auctions
Offers
Common questions about fences
Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Regulations 2010 (SA)
Buying a strata unit
Buying into a community title
Cooling-off period
Offers
Form 1
Land Valuers Act 1994
Acts conferring jurisdiction
The Role of Government Agencies
Landlord and Tenant Act 1936
Eviction by landlord
Seizing goods
Landscape South Australia (General) Regulations 2020 (SA)
Water Pollution
Natural Resource Management
Farming
Landscape South Australia Act 2019 (SA)
State Responsibility
Water Pollution
Nature Conservation
Natural Resource Management
Water
Farming
Law of Property Act 1936
The home
Does a contract have to be in writing?
Enforcement of a Credit Contract
Legal Practitioners Act 1981
Legal Profession
Australian-registered foreign lawyers
Costs
Complaints against lawyers
Complaints about overcharging
Adjudication of legal costs
Unpaid accounts
Unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct
Disciplinary Register
Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal
Handling money and trust accounts
Where to keep a will?
Legislation Interpretation Act 2021 (SA)
Standard scales for penalties and fees
How to read an Act
Libraries Act 1982
Frequently asked questions
Life Insurance Act 1995 (Cth)
Legislation and contacts
Lifetime Support Scheme Rules (SA)
Catastrophic Injuries and the Lifetime Support Scheme
Limitation of Actions Act 1936
Types of loss and time limits
Children and civil claims
Enforcing judgment - monetary judgments
Enforcing a Judgment Debt
Time limits
Taking legal action
Compensation claims for children
Child abuse - civil claims
Liquor Licensing Act 1997
People on licensed and regulated premises
Working
Barring Orders under the Liquor Licensing Act
Liquor Licensing Act offences
Liquor Offences under Summary Offences Act
Liquor Offences under Summary Offences Act
Other Barring Orders
Alcohol, vaping, tobacco products, and other drugs
Serious and Organised Crime
Liquor Licensing Act offences about criminal organisations
License holders and registered professionals
State Courts
Noise
Lawful authorisation exception
Local Government (Elections) Act 1999
Public office - elections and voting
Local Government
Local Government (General) Regulations 2013 (SA)
Council Meetings
Local Government Act 1999
South Australian Ombudsman
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Complaints against councils (Local government)
Public office - elections and voting
For Debtors
Paying a debt
Employment Laws and Useful Websites
Local Government Workers
Local Government
Waste Disposal
Local Government
Council Structure
Rates
Council Meetings
Planning and Development - Assessment Authorities
Potential Dangers
Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 (SA)
Dumping rubbish
Individual Responsibility
Waste Disposal
Local Nuisance and Litter Control
Local nuisance
Litter control
Civil remedies
Penalties
Noise
Air Pollution
Bill posting
Unsightly conditions
Barking dogs
Local Nuisance and Litter Control Regulations 2017 (SA)
Litter control
Long Service Leave Act 1987 (SA)
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
The National Employment Standards
Long Service Leave
Underpayment of Wages
Lotteries Act 2019 (SA)
Lotteries
Cheating at Gambling
Gambling
Lotteries Regulations 2021 (SA)
Lotteries
Lottery and Gaming Act 1936
Lotteries
Gambling
M
Magistrates Court Act 1991
Adjournments
Committal for Sentence
Nunga Court (Aboriginal Court Day)
Imprisonment
Appeals
Appeals against conviction or sentence
The appeal hearing
Civil Claims
Minor Civil Actions
Going to court
Enforcing judgment - monetary judgments
Review of a minor civil action judgment
Going to court
Can an intervention order be appealed?
State Courts
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Disputes
Magistrates Court Regulations 2021 (SA)
Deciding to take legal action
Going to court
Going to court
Major Events Act 2013 (SA)
Tobacco and E-cigarettes
Marine Parks Act 2007 (SA)
Nature Conservation
Marine Protected Areas
Marine Parks Proclamation 2009 (SA)
Marine Protected Areas
Marriage Act 1961 (Cth)
Bigamy
The family law system
Marriage
Divorce
Who may apply to register a relationship?
What if our relationship is registered in another state or country?
Registered relationships, marriage and separation
Medicare Levy Act 1986 (Cth)
Legislation and contacts
Mental Health Act 2009 (SA)
What cannot be included
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Who is a presumptively disqualified person?
SACAT's role in Guardianship and Administration
Guardians - powers and duties
Education
Restrictive practices by registered NDIS providers
Children under 16 years
Voluntary Assisted Dying Pathway
Mental Health Act 2009 (SA)
Defining Mental Illness
Care and Control Powers
How is Mental Health Treated?
Community Treatment Orders
Prescribed Treatment
Appeals
Rights of People with a Mental Illness
Laws Affecting Prisoners
Types of prisoners
Coroner's Inquests
Migration Act 1958 (Cth)
Commonwealth Administrative Appeals
Exclusions
Migration
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
Does registering our relationship remove the time requirements?
One year time requirement - migration
Migration Law
Visa cancellations
Visa cancellations under section 501 (character grounds)
Migration Agents
Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth)
Migration Law
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (Cth)
Veterans
Service Pension
Review by the Veterans' Review Board
Mines and Works Inspection Act 1920
Working
Mining Act 1971
State Responsibility
Wilderness
Environmental Impact Assessment
Mining
State Courts
Mining Regulations 2020 (SA)
Mining
Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)
Modern Slavery Reporting Requirements
Motor Vehicle Accidents (Lifetime Support Scheme) Act 2013 (SA)
Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance Scheme
Motor Vehicles Act 1959 (SA)
Legal obligations after a motor vehicle accident
Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance Scheme
Recovery against driver at fault
Drivers and owners of motor vehicles
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Traffic Offences
Driver's Licences
Graduated Licence Scheme
Time held
Conditions and rules
After disqualification
Time held
Conditions and rules
Breach of P1 Conditions
Safer Driver Agreement
Appeals - Breach of Conditions
Time held
Conditions and rules
Safer Driver Agreement
Appeals - Breach of Conditions
After disqualification
Eligibility for full / unrestricted licence
Probationary licence
Time Held
Conditions
Breaches of Probationary Licence Conditions
Appeals - Breach of Conditions
Appealing disqualification for breach of conditions
Safer Driver Agreements
Ultra high powered vehicle licences
Motor bike licences
Demerit Points
Disqualification or Good Behaviour Option
Alcohol and drug penalties
Driving under the influence where child aged under 16 present in vehicle
Drug and alcohol dependency assessment
Drug driving
Mandatory alcohol interlock scheme
Prescribed concentration of alcohol where child aged under 16 present in vehicle
Refusing a breath test
Driving Offences
Answering police questions
Cycling
Driving while disqualified
Driving without a licence
Seatbelts and child restraints
Unregistered and uninsured vehicles
Truck drivers
Expiation
Clamping, impounding, seizure and forfeiture of vehicles
Fine Enforcement
Persistently driving unlicensed
Procedure
Paying expiation fees
Persistent Driving While Unlicensed
Lawful authorisation exception
Exempt records - documents and agencies
Motor Vehicles Regulations 2010 (SA)
Written-off vehicles
Ultra high powered vehicle licences
Motor bike learner's permit
Motor bike graduated licence scheme
Summary of Demerit Points
Driving Offences
Careless driving (driving without due care)
Misuse of a motor vehicle
Truck drivers
N
Narcotic Drugs Act 1967
Drug Offences
National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022 (Cth)
National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)
National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth)
Complaints against banking, financial services, insurance companies and super funds
Laws that protect consumers when borrowing money
About the National Consumer Credit Protection Act and the NCC
Reverse Mortgages
Repayment History Information
Banks and Banking
Debt Management Firms
National Consumer Credit Protection Regulations 2010 (Cth)
Preliminary requirements for NCC regulation
National Credit Code (Cth)
Unfair Contract Terms
Unsolicited consumer agreements
Laws that protect consumers when borrowing money
About the National Consumer Credit Protection Act and the NCC
What credit contracts are regulated by the NCC?
Short Term and Small Amount Credit Contracts
Reverse Mortgages
Banks and Banking
For Debtors
Debt Management Firms
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules 2018 (Cth)
Restrictive practices by registered NDIS providers
Behaviour support plans
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Supports for Participants - Accounting for Compensation) Rules 2013 (Cth)
Compensation payments and the NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme (Supports for Participants) Rules 2013 (Cth)
What services and supports can be funded by the NDIA?
National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth)
National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Who can access the NDIS?
Applying for the NDIS
What are NDIS supports?
What is an NDIS Plan?
Can an NDIS Plan be changed?
What services and supports can be funded by the NDIA?
Restrictive practices by registered NDIS providers
Review of NDIA decisions
Compensation payments and the NDIS
Complaints
NDIS Worker Clearances
National Disability Insurance Scheme Rules (Cth)
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Applying for the NDIS
What is an NDIS Plan?
Can an NDIS Plan be changed?
What services and supports can be funded by the NDIA?
National Emergency Declaration Act 2020 (Cth)
Emergency declarations
National Health Act 1953 (Cth)
Legislation and contacts
National Parks and Wildlife (National Parks) Regulations 2016 (SA)
Permits to fly drones in National Parks
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972
Acts conferring jurisdiction
State Responsibility
Nature Conservation
Wilderness
National Parks and other Reserves
Sanctuaries
Prohibited Areas
Plants
Animals
Mining
Seizure and destruction of cats
National Trust of South Australia Act 1955 (SA)
State Heritage
National Trust
Native Title (South Australia) Act 1994
Notice of intention to acquire land
Native Title Act 1993
Mining
The Australian Constitutional System
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Native Vegetation Act 1991 (SA)
State Responsibility
Nature Conservation
Plants
Native Vegetation Act 1991 (SA)
Heritage Agreements
Significant and Regulated Trees
Natural Resources Management Act 2004 (SA)
Natural Resource Management
O
Oaths Act 1936
Applying for review of expiation notices
Justices of the Peace
Oaths Regulations 2021 (SA)
Applying for review of expiation notices
Ombudsman Act 1972
Prescribed child protection complaints
South Australian Ombudsman
Complaints
Complaints about child protection services
Investigating a complaint
Ombudsman's decision
Complaints the Ombudsman cannot investigate
Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Office for Public Integrity (OPI)
Laws Affecting Prisoners
Review of decisions
Ombudsman Act 1976
Commonwealth Ombudsman
Complaints the Ombudsman cannot investigate
Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth)
Office of the eSafety Commissioner
Stalking, cyber stalking and cyber bullying
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 (Cth)
Ozone Depletion
P
Paid Parental Leave Act 2010 (Cth)
Centrelink
Parental Leave Pay
Partnership Act 1891 (SA)
Business owned by a partnership
Dissolution of business
Passenger Transport Regulations 2024 (SA)
Public transport passenger offences
Pastoral Land Management and Conservation Act 1989 (SA)
Farming
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act 2000 (SA)
State Responsibility
Environmental Impact Assessment
Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017 (SA)
Working from home
Building Work Contracts
Planning and Development - Assessment Authorities
The Relevant Authority
Categories of Development
Deemed Planning Consent Notice
Consulting with other agencies
Major Development (and Environment Impact Statement)
Development by State Agencies
Building Work
Certificate of occupancy
Building work affecting other land
Merits appeals
Common questions about fences
Swimming pool fences and safety
Retaining Walls
Significant and Regulated Trees
Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (SA)
Fortifications
State Responsibility
Pollution and Waste
Pollution and Waste Licences
State Heritage Register
State Heritage and Development Control
Environmental Impact Assessment
Unit holders
Owners' rights and responsibilities
After signing the contract
Form 1
Building Work Contracts
Other Considerations related to Building Work
Local Government
Planning and Development
Planning and Development - Assessment Authorities
Planning Policies
Public Participation in Amendments to Development Policy
Community Engagement Charter
Development Control
The Relevant Authority
Development applications
Categories of Development
Deemed Planning Consent Notice
Environmental Food Production Areas (EFPAs)
Consulting with other agencies
Public consultation
Appeal rights following public notification
Major Development (and Environment Impact Statement)
Development by State Agencies
Building Work
Authorised Officers
Certificate of occupancy
Building work affecting other land
Defective building work
Dangerous buildings
Urgent building work
Merits appeals
Civil enforcement
Building rules disputes
Offences
Appeals to the Supreme Court
Common questions about fences
Swimming pool fences and safety
Retaining Walls
Significant and Regulated Trees
Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995
Disadvantages of Bankruptcy
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Police Act 1998 (SA)
Police security officers, security guards and others
Liability for further detention and supervision
State Public Sector Workers
Police Complaints and Discipline Act 2016 (SA)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons
Complaints against police
Investigating a complaint
Complaints resolved by management resolution
Police Disciplinary Tribunal
Complaints not investigated
State Public Sector Workers
Powers of Attorney and Agency Act 1984
Powers of Attorney
Signing a power of attorney
Commencement
Duties of a Donee
Ending a Power of Attorney
What cannot be included
Administrators - powers and duties
Voting
Voting at General Meetings
Prices Act 1948
The Role of Government Agencies
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
Consumer Data - Breaches and Rights
Enforcement of a Credit Contract
Credit Ratings
Repayment History Information
Finding out who to sue
Patients' Rights
Obtaining Medical Records
Privacy
Privacy (South Australian Government)
Privacy (Commonwealth Government)
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OIAC)
Tax File Numbers
Consumer Credit Reporting
Data Matching
Access to Non-government Information
Who is covered?
Government Contractors
Consumer Credit Information
Private Health Insurance Act 2007 (Cth)
Legislation and contacts
Private Parking Areas Act 1986 (SA)
Parking Offences
Problem Gambling Family Protection Orders Act 2004 (SA)
Problem gambling orders
Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (Cth)
Movable Cultural Heritage
Psychotropic Substances Act 1976
Drug Offences
Public Assemblies Act 1972 (SA)
Obstruction of public places
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (Cth)
Waiver
Claiming compensation from Centrelink
Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (Cth)
Public interest disclosures
Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018 (SA)
South Australian Ombudsman
Public Interest Disclosure Act
Discrimination Law
Public interest disclosures
The employee's duty of co-operation, care, and fidelity
Public Intoxication Act 1984
Arrest
Being drunk in a public place
Alcohol, vaping, tobacco products, and other drugs
Public Sector (Honesty and Accountability) Act 1995 (SA)
State Public Sector Workers
Public Sector Act 2009 (SA)
Employment Laws and Useful Websites
State Public Sector Workers
Privacy
Public Sector Regulations 2010 (SA)
State Public Sector Workers
Public Trustee Act 1995 (SA)
Bankrupt Estates
R
Racial Discrimination Act 1975
Discrimination Law
Racial discrimination
Racial hatred
Making a complaint
Victimisation
Equal Opportunity
Racial Vilification Act 1996
Discrimination Law
Racial discrimination
Racial hatred
Real Property Act 1886 (SA)
Land
Ending a Power of Attorney
Cancellation of a strata plan
Titles
Caveats
Priority Notices
Common questions about fences
Regulatory Powers (Standard Provisions) Act 2014 (Cth)
Office of the eSafety Commissioner
Relationships Register Act 2016 (SA)
De facto relationships
Registered relationships
Who may apply to register a relationship?
When does registration take effect?
What if our relationship is registered in another state or country?
Does registering our relationship remove the time requirements?
Does registering our relationship automatically revoke a previous will?
Can a registration be challenged?
How can I end my registered relationship?
Two year time requirement - property disputes
Registered relationships, marriage and separation
Inadequate provision
Spouse or domestic partner only
Relationships Register Regulations 2017 (SA)
Who may apply to register a relationship?
What if our relationship is registered in another state or country?
Residential Parks Act 2007 (SA)
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Residential Tenancies
Residential Parks
Principal place of residence
Types of residential park agreements
Periodic or fixed term agreements?
Making a residential park agreement
What information needs to be provided to the resident?
Park Owners Rights and Responsibilities
Maintenance and repairs
What can be in the Park Rules?
Right of entry of park owners
Residents' Rights and Responsibilities
Bond and rent
Rent increases
Bond Refunds
Other charges
Sub-letting and assignment
Ending an agreement
Notice required for ending the agreement
Terminating an Agreement
Termination for Breach of agreement
Termination for serious misconduct by resident
Termination for Serious Acts of Violence
Other grounds for termination
Termination by application to the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT)
Rented Property
Personal Property
Disputes
Residential Parks Regulations 2022 (SA)
Making a residential park agreement
What can be in the Park Rules?
Other charges
Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA)
Acts conferring jurisdiction
SACAT Fees
The Role of Government Agencies
Minor Civil Actions
Residential Tenancies
Residential tenancy agreements
Terms of the agreement
Fixed term or periodic tenancies
Shared tenancies
Subletting or assignment of tenancy
Boarders and lodgers
Becoming a tenant
Offering premises for rent, prospective sale and prospective tenant information
Residential tenancy databases
Discrimination
Bonds
The landlord's right of entry
The landlord's obligations
The tenant's obligations
Repairs
Rent
Pets
Landlord terminating a tenancy
Tenant terminating a tenancy
Unacceptable conduct by a tenant
Where there is a breach by the tenant
Where there is a breach by the landlord
Finalising a tenancy
Resolving tenancy disputes
Enforcing SACAT tenancy orders
Intervention orders and tenancy agreements
Rooming Houses
Designated rooming houses
House rules
Obligations of proprietors
Obligations of tenants
Rent increases
Termination of agreement
Which legislation applies
Conditions and types of tenancy
Intervention orders and terminating a Housing SA tenancy
Community Housing
Community housing providers
Intervention orders and terminating a tenancy
Resolving disputes
Residential Tenancies Regulations 2010 (SA)
Residential Tenancies
Offering premises for rent, prospective sale and prospective tenant information
Inspection sheets
Bonds
The landlord's right of entry
Landlord terminating a tenancy
Tenant terminating a tenancy
Finalising a tenancy
Obligations of proprietors
Termination of agreement
Community Housing
Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 (SA)
The contract
Resolving disputes between businesses
Leasing premises
Minor Civil Actions
Starting minor civil claims proceedings
Retirement Villages Act 1987
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Termination
Retirement Villages Act 2016 (SA)
Residential Tenancies
Retirement Housing
Before Signing a Residence Contract
Residence Contracts
Disclosure Statement
Code of Conduct
Residence Rules
Condition of the Premises
Living in a Retirement Village
Termination
Exit Entitlement
Resolving Disputes
Retirement Villages Regulations 2017 (SA)
Before Signing a Residence Contract
Residence Contracts
Code of Conduct
Residence Rules
Living in a Retirement Village
Resolving Disputes
Return to Work Act 2014 (SA)
Finalising an injury claim
Accidents at work
Workers Compensation
Who can make a claim?
Investigation and determination of the claim
Meaning of employment
Psychological injuries
Average weekly earnings
Duration of payments
Reduction or discontinuance of income maintenance
Breach of mutuality
Medical expenses
Lump sum compensation for permanent impairment
Duty of pre-injury employer to provide suitable duties
Recovery, Return to Work (Rehabilitation)
Redemption payments
Transitional rules (for injuries suffered prior to 1 July 2015)
At Common Law
South Australian Ombudsman
Three year time requirement - State law matters
How much can be claimed?
Who cannot claim compensation?
Return to Work Regulations 2015 (SA)
What can be claimed?
Investigation and determination of the claim
Medical expenses
Duty of pre-injury employer to provide suitable duties
Legal costs
River Murray Act 2003 (SA)
Water
Road Traffic (Light Vehicle Standards) Rules 2018 (SA)
Defect Notices
Air Pollution
Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2014 (SA)
Summary of Demerit Points
Alcohol and drug penalties
Compulsory blood tests
Defect Notices
Driving Offences
Driving ultra high powered vehicle with automated intervention system disabled
Electric scooters and other electric personal transporters
Speeding
Truck drivers
Road Traffic (Road Rules - Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 (SA)
Motor bike learner's permit
Cycling
Electric scooters and other electric personal transporters
Mobile phones
Offences and Duties after Accidents
Seatbelts and child restraints
Speeding
Pedestrian Offences
Road Traffic Act 1961
Legal obligations after a motor vehicle accident
Recovery against driver at fault
Drivers and owners of motor vehicles
Causing death or harm by dangerous driving
Dangerous driving to escape police pursuit
Traffic Offences
Conditions and rules
Conditions and rules
Conditions and rules
Motor bike learner's permit
Summary of Demerit Points
Alcohol, Drugs and Driving
Alcohol and drug penalties
Blood tests
Compulsory blood tests
Consuming alcohol after driving
Driving under the influence
Driving under the influence where child aged under 16 present in vehicle
Drug and alcohol dependency assessment
Drug driving
Instant or immediate loss of licence
Other effects of alcohol or drug driving
Prescribed concentration of alcohol
Prescribed concentration of alcohol where child aged under 16 present in vehicle
Refusing a breath test
Alcohol, drugs and riding a bicycle
Defect Notices
Driving Offences
Answering police questions
Careless driving (driving without due care)
Causing death or harm by dangerous driving
Causing death or serious harm by careless use of vehicle
Cycling
Dangerous and reckless driving
Dangerous driving to escape police
Driving ultra high powered vehicle with automated intervention system disabled
Driving without a licence
Electric scooters and other electric personal transporters
Excessive speed
Misuse of a motor vehicle
Offences and Duties after Accidents
Reckless driving causing injury or death
Speeding
Street Racing
Using a vehicle to commit a crime
Truck drivers
Parking Offences
Pedestrian Offences
Disqualification
Clamping, impounding, seizure and forfeiture of vehicles
Licence disqualification
Grounds for withdrawal of expiation notices
Applying for review of expiation notices
Acts and Delegated Legislation
Royal Commissions Act 1902 (Cth)
Royal Commissions
Royal Commissions Act 1917 (SA)
South Australian Ombudsman
Royal Commissions
S
Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Cth)
Accidents at work
Commonwealth Government Employees
Who can claim?
Injury
Comcare compensation scheme
Commonwealth Administrative Appeals
Veterans
Sale of Goods Act 1895
Retention of Title Arrangements
What can be included in a contract?
Action against the supplier
Second-hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 1996
Disadvantages of Bankruptcy
Second-hand dealers and pawnbrokers
Minor Civil Actions
License holders and registered professionals
Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995
Does a contract have to be in writing?
The Role of Government Agencies
Second hand motor vehicles
Minor Civil Actions
Starting minor civil claims proceedings
Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2010 (SA)
Second hand motor vehicles
Security and Investigation Industry Act 1995 (SA)
License holders and registered professionals
Lawful authorisation exception
Security and Investigation Industry Regulations 2011 (SA)
License holders and registered professionals
Sentencing Act 2017 (SA)
Presumption of bail
Sentencing by the Youth Court
Magistrates Court Diversion Program
Breaching an intervention order
Offences relating to human remains
Arson and property damage
Serious firearm offences
Driving while disqualified
Indeterminate detention
What can happen?
Pleading guilty
Sentencing Reductions
The Sentencing Process
Sentencing Purposes, Principles and Factors
Matters affecting sentence
Reduction of sentence for early guilty plea
Cooperation with law enforcement agency for serious and organised criminal activity
Serious firearms offenders
Serious repeat offenders
Sexual predators
Sentencing Procedure
Mitigating circumstances
Nunga Court (Aboriginal Court Day)
Imprisonment
Home detention orders
Conditions of home detention orders
Intensive correction order
Community service orders
Good behaviour bonds
Suspended sentences
No conviction imposed
Fines
Compensation and restitution of property
Intervention orders
Duty to disclose charges proved
Who can apply to change or cancel an order?
Laws Affecting Prisoners
Imprisonment
Types of prisoners
Parole
Licence
Victim Impact Statements
Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Act 2008 (SA)
Firearms prohibition orders
Aggravated offences
Serious and Organised Crime
Organised crime, declared organisations and criminal associations
Criminal organisations in public places, prescribed places and prescribed events
Serious and Organised Crime (Unexplained Wealth) Act 2009
Serious and Organised Crime
Unexplained wealth orders
Service and Execution of Process Act 1992 (Cth)
Interstate court fines
Sex Discrimination Act 1984
Discrimination Law
Marital or domestic partnership status
Pregnancy
Family caring responsibilities
Breastfeeding or association with a child
Sexuality and gender
Sex discrimination and sexual harassment
Sexual harassment
Making a complaint
Victimisation
Discrimination in the workplace
Equal Opportunity
Marriage
Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 (SA)
Waste Avoidance
Small Business Commissioner Act 2011 (SA)
Resolving disputes between businesses
Small Business Commissioner Regulations 2012 (SA)
Resolving disputes between businesses
Social Security (Administration) (Class of Persons- Intent to Claim) Determination 2018 (Cth)
When do payments commence?
Social Security (Administration) (Non-Compliance) Determination 2018 (No. 1) (Cth)
Demerit system
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999 (Cth)
Centrelink
Applying for and receiving Centrelink payments
When do payments commence?
Types of Centrelink payments
Disability Support Pension
JobSeeker Payment
Non-payment periods
Mutual obligation requirements
Demerit system
Clients' Responsibilities
External Review
Review by the Administrative Review Tribunal
Continuation of payment pending an outcome
Social Security Act 1991 (Cth)
No time requirement
Centrelink
Special provisions for people experiencing family violence
Are there waiting periods?
Can payments be received while overseas?
Are Centrelink payments affected by compensation payouts?
Disability Support Pension
JobSeeker Payment
Non-payment periods
Age Pension
Debts and Overpayments
Debt recovery
Suspended debts
Waiver
South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (SA)
South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT)
Review of administrative decisions
South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT)
Acts conferring jurisdiction
SACAT Fees
SACAT Jurisdiction
SACAT General Practice and Procedures
SACAT Appeals and Review
Minor Civil Actions
Reviews and Appeals
Resolving tenancy disputes
Housing improvement orders
Notice of intention to acquire land
Community Treatment Orders
Inpatient Treatment Orders
Appeals
South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Regulations 2015 (SA)
Acts conferring jurisdiction
SACAT General Practice and Procedures
South Australian Housing Trust Act 1995
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Public Housing
Which legislation applies
Moving to another property
Appeals
South Australian Housing Trust Regulations 2010 (SA)
Ending a tenancy
Appeals
South Australian Public Health (COVID-19 Directions) Notice 2022 (SA)
COVID-19 cases and close contacts
South Australian Public Health (COVID-19) Amendment Act 2022 (SA)
COVID-19 arrangements and directions
South Australian Public Health (Notifiable and Controlled Notifiable Conditions) Regulations 2012 (SA)
Controlled notifiable conditions
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
South Australian Public Health Act 2011
What cannot be included
Early childhood services and immunisation requirements
Education
Emergency declarations
Children under 16 years
Confidentiality
Controlled Notifiable Conditions and COVID-19
Controlled notifiable conditions
COVID-19 arrangements and directions
Compliance with directions
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
South Australian Skills Act 2008 (SA)
Complaints about vocational education or training
Spent Convictions Act 2009 (SA)
State offences
Criminal records
Spent convictions
What is a spent conviction?
What type of convictions cannot be spent?
Does the Spent Convictions Act apply to convictions from other jurisdictions?
Other effects of a spent conviction
Spent Convictions Regulations 2011 (SA)
Spent convictions
What types of convictions can be spent?
Exclusions
Stamp Duties Act 1923
No time requirement
Two year time requirement - property disputes
Stamp duty
State Lotteries Act 1966
Gambling
Statutes Amendment (Child Sex Offences) Act 2022 (SA)
Registration of child sex offenders
Statutes Amendment (Screening) Act 2019 (SA)
Working with people with disability checks (NDIS)
Strata Titles Act 1988
Minor Civil Actions
Strata Titles
The strata corporation
Common property
Powers of the strata corporation
Insurance
Officers of the strata corporation
Records
Access to information
Articles (Rules)
Management committee
General meetings
Voting
Types of resolutions
Strata managers
Appointing a strata manager
Duties of strata managers
Ending a strata manager's contract
Unit holders
Disputes
Buying a strata unit
Common questions
Types of schemes
By-laws (Rules)
Converting from other schemes
Common questions and answers
Neighbours and the Law
Strata Titles Regulations 2018 (SA)
Strata Titles
Powers of the strata corporation
Insurance
Officers of the strata corporation
Records
Access to information
Articles (Rules)
General meetings
Voting
Appointing a strata manager
Duties of strata managers
Buying a strata unit
Student Assistance Act 1973 (Cth)
Centrelink
Suicide Prevention Act 2021 (SA)
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Regulations 2022 (SA)
Suicide Prevention
Summary Offences Act 1953 (SA)
Questioning, search and arrest
Giving name and address
Drivers and owners of motor vehicles
People on licensed and regulated premises
Search and seizure
Arrest
Police arrest procedure
Police security officers, security guards and others
Police powers after arrest
Police questioning and interviewing
Interviewing suspects with complex communication needs
Powers to search and examine
Bail
Applying for bail
Presumption of bail
Enforcement of bail agreement
Police powers
Being arrested
What is a Crime?
General Principles in Criminal Law
Common Offences
Humiliating or degrading filming
Stalking, cyber stalking and cyber bullying
Acting as a spiritualist medium etc with intent to defraud
Passing valueless cheques
Computer offences
Unlawful possession of personal property
Dog theft
Hindering and resisting police
Bribing a police officer
False reports to the police
Declared public precinct offences
Police powers within public precincts
Disorderly behaviour
Violent disorder
Riot
Indecency offences
Indecent filming
Loitering
Additional loitering offence for prescribed class
Liquor Licensing Act offences
Liquor Offences under Summary Offences Act
Liquor Offences under Summary Offences Act
Obstruction of public places
Throwing missiles
Playing games as to cause damage
Prostitution
Trespass
Gatecrashing - trespass at private parties
Interference with Gates
Disturbance of farm animals
Unlawfully on premises
Urinating or defecating in a public place
Weapons
Powers to search for weapons
Weapons prohibition orders
Tattooing, body modification and body piercing
Weapons
Answering police questions
Emitting excessive noise from a vehicle
Public transport passenger offences
Clamping, impounding, seizure and forfeiture of vehicles
Produce, show or sell indecent or offensive material
Distribution of invasive images (image-based abuse)
Indeterminate detention
Possession or Sale of Equipment
Police Powers
Additional Offences
Serious and Organised Crime
Consorting
Fortifications
Interviewing vulnerable witnesses
Contempt of Court and Disrespectful Conduct in Court
Bringing the defendant to court
Forfeiture orders
Confessions
Evidence through audio visual record
What types of convictions can be spent?
What is abuse?
Confidentiality
Local Nuisance and Litter Control
Trespassers
Laws Affecting Prisoners
Summary Offences Regulations 2016 (SA)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons
Interviewing suspects with complex communication needs
Liquor Offences under Summary Offences Act
Liquor Offences under Summary Offences Act
Weapons
Weapons prohibition orders
Tattooing, body modification and body piercing
Weapons
Interviewing vulnerable witnesses
Confidentiality
Superannuation (Unclaimed Money and Lost Members) Act 1999 (Cth)
Lost and inactive members
Superannuation (Unclaimed Money and Lost Members) Regulations 1999 (Cth)
Lost and inactive members
Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth)
The employer's duties and rights
Casual employees
Superannuation
Enforcement of superannuation guarantee contribution payment
Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth)
Preservation of benefits
Death benefit distribution
Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994 (Cth)
Preservation of benefits
Grounds for early access to superannuation benefits
Supreme Court Act 1935
Application for judicial review - State
Complaints against Judges and other judicial officers
State Courts
Supreme Court Civil Rules 2006
District Court and Supreme Court
Supreme Court Practice Directions 2006 (SA)
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Supreme Court Probate Rules 2015
Valid wills
Signing and witnessing a will
Attestation clause
Probate caveats
Surrogacy Act 2019 (SA)
Parenting presumptions and birth registration
Surrogacy
Surrogacy Regulations 2020 (SA)
Surrogacy
Surveillance Devices Act 2004 (Cth)
Search and seizure
Surveillance Devices Act 2016 (SA)
Search and seizure
Laws relating to Journalists
Recording private conversations or activities - Surveillance Devices
Private conversation and private activity
Photography and film in public places
Lawful authorisation exception
Lawful interest and public interest exceptions
Publication of information derived unlawfully from surveillance device
Surveillance in the workplace
Surveillance Devices Regulations 2017 (SA)
Lawful authorisation exception
Survey Act 1992
Boundary Location
Encroaching Buildings
Survival of Causes of Action Act 1940
Legal Actions
Swimming Pools (Safety) Act 1972
Swimming pool fences and safety
T
Tattooing Industry Control Act 2015 (SA)
Tattoo Industry Control
Tattooing Industry Control Regulations 2016 (SA)
Tattoo Industry Control
Telecommunications (Consumer Complaints Handling) Industry Standard 2018 (Cth)
Complaints against telecommunications providers
Telecommunications (Consumer Complaints) Record-Keeping Rules 2018 (Cth)
Complaints against telecommunications providers
Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth)
Lawful authorisation exception
Telecommunications Act 1997
Complaints against telecommunications providers
Distribution of invasive images (image-based abuse)
Termination of Pregnancy Act 2021 (SA)
Abortions
Photography and film in public places
Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2022
Abortions
Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002 (Cth)
Regulation of health products
Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth)
Regulation of health products
Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code (No.2) 2018 (Cth)
Regulation of health products
Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 (Cth)
Regulation of health products
Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Act 1997 (SA)
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Alcohol, vaping, tobacco products, and other drugs
Drug Offences
Tobacco and E-cigarettes
Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Regulations 2019 (SA)
Tobacco and E-cigarettes
Transplantation and Anatomy Act 1963 (SA)
Children under 16 years
Transplantation and Anatomy Act 1983
Disposal of the body
Organ Donation
Donation of a body
Next of Kin
Trustee Act 1936
Unincorporated associations
Duties of trustees
U
Unclaimed Goods Act 1987
Finalising a tenancy
Abandoned goods
Unclaimed Money Act 2021 (SA)
Life in prison
Uniform Civil Rules 2020 (SA)
Accidents on private and public property
Negligence
Care and Protection Orders
Appeals against Youth Treatment Orders
Administrative and Disciplinary Division of the District Court
Application for judicial review - State
Appealing disqualification for breach of conditions
Civil Claims
Children and civil claims
Mediation
Deciding to take legal action
Starting minor civil claims proceedings
What does it cost to start a minor claim?
Serving the claim on the respondent
Possible responses from the respondent
Setting aside default judgment
Going to court
Enforcing judgment - monetary judgments
Investigation Notice
Investigation Hearing
Examination Hearing
Warrant of sale
Charging order
Garnishee order
Review of a minor civil action judgment
District Court and Supreme Court
Being taken to court
Judgment and enforcement action
Investigation Summons
Giving notice of intention to sue
Starting proceedings in the Magistrates Court
Going to court
Enforcing a Judgment Debt
Other options for Enforcement of a Judgment Debt
What is Defamation?
Where cases are heard
Commencing court action
Three year time requirement - State law matters
Can an intervention order be appealed?
Resolving tenancy disputes
Enforcing SACAT tenancy orders
State Courts
Tribunals
Commercial and Other Mediation Services
Disputes
Making the claim
Recovery actions
Probate caveats
Lawyers
Uniform Special Statutory Rules 2022 (SA)
Protection of children and young people
Children and young people at risk
Care and Protection Orders
Intervention Orders and Child Protection Restraining Orders and Notices
Assessment, treatment and detention orders for drug dependency
Young offenders
Paedophile restraint orders
Adult Safeguarding Unit
Instant or immediate loss of licence
Truck drivers
Clamping, impounding, seizure and forfeiture of vehicles
Indeterminate detention
Powers of Police and Customs officers
Organised crime, declared organisations and criminal associations
Fortifications
Mental Impairment
Sexual predators
Treatment programs
Spent convictions
What is the qualification period before a conviction can become spent?
Exclusions
Liability for further detention and supervision
Laws relating to Journalists
What is an intervention order?
What is abuse?
Tenancy orders
Problem gambling orders
Getting an intervention order from the police
What if the respondent disputes the order?
Court procedure
Recorded Evidence
Giving evidence in Court
Who can apply to change or cancel an order?
Can an intervention order be appealed?
Recognition of intervention orders nationally
Surrogacy
Adoption
Who can be adopted?
Controlled notifiable conditions
Control and destruction orders
Parole
Licence
Lawful interest and public interest exceptions
US Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act 2004 (Cth)
The Copyright Act
V
Valuation of Land Act 1971 (SA)
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Complaints about taxation (State government)
Victims of Crime (Fund and Levy) Regulations 2018 (SA)
Court costs
Example of an unpaid court fine
Victims of Crime (Statutory Compensation) Regulations 2019 (SA)
Making the claim
Victims of Crime Act 2001
Options for compensation
Court costs
Compensation and restitution of property
Debts owed to Public Authorities
Three year time requirement - State law matters
State Courts
Life in prison
Legislation and contacts
Victims of Crime Compensation
Who can claim compensation?
Exercising rights through a representative
Proving the offence
How much can be claimed?
Conduct of the victim
Claims arising from homicide
Making the claim
Who cannot claim compensation?
Where does the money come from?
Discretionary payments by the Attorney-General
Recovery actions
Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 (SA)
What can be included in an advance care directive
What cannot be included
Acts conferring jurisdiction
Voluntary assisted dying offences
Voluntary Assisted Dying Pathway
Reviewable decisions under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021
Coroner's Inquests
Suicide
Voluntary Assisted Dying Regulations 2022 (SA)
Reviewable decisions under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021
Volunteers Protection Act 2001
Insurance
Volunteer protection
W
Water Act 2007 (Cth)
Water
Water Industry Act 2012 (SA)
Complaints against energy and water suppliers
Water
Water Industry Regulations 2012 (SA)
Swimming pool fences and safety
Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993
South Australian Ombudsman
Public Interest Disclosure Act
Public interest disclosures
The employee's duty of co-operation, care, and fidelity
Wilderness Protection Act 1992
Nature Conservation
Wilderness
Mining
Seizure and destruction of cats
Wilderness Protection Regulations 2021 (SA)
Flying drones over a wilderness protection area or zone
Wills Act 1936
Does registering our relationship automatically revoke a previous will?
Wills
Who can make a will?
Valid wills
Signing and witnessing a will
Changing a will
Registered relationships, marriage and separation
Updating a will
Cancelling a will
Re-starting a will
Invalid wills
Getting a copy of a will
Partial intestacy and lapsed gifts
Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)
Breach of statutory duty
Safety legislation
State Courts
Lawful authorisation exception
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA)
Safety legislation
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986
Transitional rules (for injuries suffered prior to 1 July 2015)
Y
Young Offenders Act 1993
Children and young people
Children, young people and the law
Young offenders
Criminal responsibility
Police questioning
Juvenile justice system
Informal Police Cautions
Formal Police Cautions
Family Conferences
The Youth Court
Sentencing by the Youth Court
Detention
Confidentiality of proceedings
Can I be charged with an offence at any age?
What is a Police Caution?
What is a Family Group Conference?
Youth Offences
Institutional and out of home care child sexual abuse
Disqualification
Indeterminate detention
Committal Appearance
The Sentencing Process
Laws Affecting Prisoners
Children
Youth Justice Victims Register
Youth Court Act 1993 (SA)
Care and Protection Orders
Appeals against Youth Treatment Orders
Appeals
State Courts
Youth Justice Administration Act 2016 (SA)
Who may apply for a Youth Treatment Order
Conditions of detention
Young offenders
Detention