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Infosheet Violence restraining orders update
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
The infosheet Violence restraining orders has recently been reviewed
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 08 July 2026
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Access this week's overview of amended legislation, recent articles, reports and more. Collated by the Legal Aid WA librarian.
Read moreGeneral- Information Note - Children's Court Transcription Services
Mon, 06 Jul 2026
The President of the Children’s Court of WA has released an Information Note on Transcription Services.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 03 July 2026
Fri, 03 Jul 2026
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Read moreCriminal injuries compensation resource updates
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Criminal injuries compensation resources have been updated.
Read moreChanges in court fees from 1 July 2026
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Court fees have been revised in all WA jurisdictions from 1 July 2026.
Read moreBlurred Borders extension to cover Aboriginal family led decision making story cards
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Blurred Borders story cards to assist with explaining AFLDM in the existing pilot areas have been added to the Keep em Safe Diverse Parent Groups story cards on the Blurred Borders website.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 26 June 2026
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 19 June 2026
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 12 June 2026
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 05 June 2026
Fri, 05 Jun 2026
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 29 May 2026
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 22 May 2026
Fri, 22 May 2026
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Read moreInjuries webpages updated
Wed, 20 May 2026
Find Legal Answers >Managing your affairs > Injuries webpages have recently been reviewed.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 15 May 2026
Fri, 15 May 2026
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 08 May 2026
Fri, 08 May 2026
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Read moreLaw Week 2026 - criminal law training opportunities
Wed, 06 May 2026
Helpful seminars on restorative justice and mental impairment are available in May during Law Week.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 01 May 2026
Fri, 01 May 2026
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 24 April 2026
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
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Read moreRoyal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion -National Legal Advice Service
Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Individuals who want to engage with the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion are able to access two free legal advice providers to support them, including to share their story.
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