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What's New Weekly Alert 13 September 2024
Fri, 13 Sep 2024
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 05 September 2024
Fri, 06 Sep 2024
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 30 August 2024
Mon, 02 Sep 2024
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 26 August 2024
Tue, 27 Aug 2024
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Read moreFirst Nations cultural resources on Law Hub
Tue, 13 Aug 2024
A First Nations cultural resources page has been added to LAW Hub
Read moreProtection and Care Handbook update
Mon, 12 Aug 2024
The Protection and Care Handbook has recently been updated.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 08 August 2024
Fri, 09 Aug 2024
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 02 August 2024
Mon, 05 Aug 2024
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Read moreNew fact sheet - Changes to custody orders
Thu, 25 Jul 2024
This new resource is designed for people currently on a custody order, to help explain upcoming changes to the law.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 18 July 2024
Thu, 18 Jul 2024
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Read moreExpressions of interest sought for family and domestic violence lived experience group
Wed, 17 Jul 2024
Expressions of interest are sought for a family and domestic violence lived experience group.
Read moreProtection and care - Legal Essentials pages reviews
Wed, 17 Jul 2024
Protection and care Legal Essentials pages on Law Hub have recently been reviewed.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 05 July 2024
Fri, 05 Jul 2024
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Read moreWA Court fee changes from 1 July 2024
Wed, 26 Jun 2024
There are changes to fees in the Magistrates Court, Children's Court, District Court, Supreme Court and the SAT from 1 July 2024.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 21 June 2024
Mon, 24 Jun 2024
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 14 June 2024
Fri, 14 Jun 2024
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 07 June 2024
Fri, 07 Jun 2024
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Read moreNew Traffic information sheets for the public
Tue, 04 Jun 2024
Three new information sheets on how to deal with traffic offences, common traffic offences and penalties and driving with mobile phones, are now available in Law Hub and the public website.
Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 30 May 2024
Fri, 31 May 2024
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Read moreWhat's New Weekly Alert 24 May 2024
Mon, 27 May 2024
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