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LGBTIQA+ Discrimination
Discrimination means being treated unfairly or less favourably than other people, and it can have a big impact on your life and it can be hard to know what to do about it.
There are discrimination laws that contain protections for the LGBTIQA+ community. The laws protect people from being[...]
Personal injury FAQs
You may have been injured at work, or in a car accident, or in some other way and want to know more about making a claim. Here some frequently asked questions are briefly answered. You should get legal advice about your specific situation.
Legal Aid WA does not give legal advice or representation[...]
Seeing your children when they are in the care of Child Protection
If the Department of Communities (sometimes called “the Department” or “Child Protection” or “Communities”) has removed your children from your care and a case has started at the Children’s Court one of the first questions you will have is “when can I see my children?”
Sometimes there may be rules[...]
Court procedure for VROs
Applying to a court for a violence restraining order (VRO) against someone (called the respondent) may be a new experience for you.
The court will usually hear your application as soon as possible. When you fill in the application form at the court, or online through an approved legal service[...]
Funerals
Many problems can arise after someone dies, including from paying for a funeral to disputes about burial or cremation.
It is important to take the time to consider your funeral plans. By planning you can ensure your wishes are known and reduce stress on your loved ones.
The information here will[...]
Criminal matter panels
There are seven panels relating to criminal matters. Information about what matters each panel covers, and the eligibility criteria to become a member, are set out below.
Practitioners applying for membership of the Murder, Sexual offences and Appeals panels must accept grants of aid given to[...]
Protecting the rights of older people
WA Community Legal Education Resources Audit (2016)
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LGBTIQA+-International-Human-Rights-Factsheet.pdf
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Fact sheet (published) - High Risk Serious Offender (HRSO) Restriction Orders.pdf
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Infosheet - Natural disasters - flood insurance claims.pdf
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Infosheet - Natural disasters - bushfire insurance claims.pdf
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Infosheet - Traffic - Part 1: How to deal with your traffic offence.pdf
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