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Resource update - Protection and Care Handbook
Mon, 14 Aug 2023
The Protection and Care Handbook has been updated.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 11 August 2023
Fri, 11 Aug 2023
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 4 August 2023
Fri, 04 Aug 2023
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Read moreSpent convictions resources fully reviewed and updated
Fri, 04 Aug 2023
The updated resources are the Infosheet on Spent Conviction Orders at the time of sentence, the Spent Conviction Application Kit, and the practitioner facing Legal Essentials resource called Spent Convictions.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 28 July 2023
Thu, 03 Aug 2023
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Read moreDistrict Court of Western Australia fee increases from 3 August
Wed, 02 Aug 2023
Court fees in the District Court change from 3 August 2023.
Read moreChildren's Court of Western Australia fee increases from 3 August
Wed, 02 Aug 2023
Changes in court fees from 3 August 2023.
Read moreCivil- ASIC acts to ensure better banking outcomes for Indigenous consumers
Mon, 31 Jul 2023
An ASIC review has found many Indigenous consumers included in the review data were in high fee accounts paying high fees, despite being eligible for a low-fee ‘basic’ account and ASIC wants this to change.
Read moreCivil - Important notice to all parties Involved in SAT proceedings
Mon, 31 Jul 2023
State Administrative Tribunal change to filing requirements from 1 July 2023.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 21 July 2023
Fri, 21 Jul 2023
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 14 July 2023
Fri, 14 Jul 2023
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 10 July 2023
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 30 June 2023
Fri, 30 Jun 2023
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 23 June 2023
Fri, 23 Jun 2023
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 15 June 2023
Fri, 16 Jun 2023
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 9 June 2023
Mon, 12 Jun 2023
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Read moreNominations open for Community Service Law Awards
Mon, 12 Jun 2023
Attorney General John Quigley is seeking nominations for Community Service Law Awards recognising outstanding contributions through pro bono and community legal work.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 2 June 2023
Fri, 02 Jun 2023
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Read moreWestern Australian Courts and Tribunals Reconciliation Statement
Mon, 29 May 2023
The joint sitting to launch the Reconciliation Statement was recorded and is available for viewing.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 26 May 2023
Fri, 26 May 2023
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Read moreIf you are impacted by the regional court closures between 1 June and 3 August and you don’t think you can attend court in person, it’s important to let the court know.
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