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2005

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Not-for-profit Law. Our Not-for-profit Law program provides Australia’s only community legal services for not-for-profits and social enterprises. Justice Connect is a charity too, so we understand what you need. Our Not-for-profit Law program provides free & low cost legal resources, training and advice to community organisations and

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Not-for-profit Law. Our Not-for-profit Law program provides Australia’s only community legal services for not-for-profits and social enterprises. Justice Connect is a charity too, so we understand what you need. Our Not-for-profit Law program provides free & low cost legal resources, training and advice to community organisations and

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2005

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protect

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Lawyer – Advice. 8 Jun 2021. we are seeking a Lawyer – Advice to join the Combined Public Interest Law and Court Programs team on a fixed-term basis until 30 June 2022. This position is offered on a full-time basis at our Melbourne office (remote during COVID-19

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COVID-19

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Bankruptcy Self-help tools for people experiencing bankruptcy. These resources explain the process of receiving a bankruptcy notice and your consequences and obligations, including how to comply with or challenge the bankruptcy notice. APPLY FOR A FINE CONVERSION ORDER Breach of conditions of a fine conversion order. If your client contravenes the conditions of a fine conversion order, they may be charged (s 83ADA of the SA). A proceeding for an offence is commenced by filing a charge sheet (s 83AG(1) of the SA).A proceeding under s 83AG(1) of the SA, must be commenced within 12 months of the date the fine conversion order ceases to be in force (s 83AH of FACT SHEET - JUSTICE CONNECT This factsheet is for general information purposes only. For more information about the help available please contact the Self Representation Service on TWELVE MONTH PROJECT REPORT Tel 03 8636 4409 lucy.adams@justiceconnect.org.au Tel 03 8636 4412 samantha.sowerwine@justiceconnect.org.au Justice Connect Homeless Law takes this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to: HOME – JUSTICE CONNECTGET HELPREFER SOMEONEOUR SERVICESABOUT USHOMELESS LAWPUBLIC INTEREST LAWNADINE CLODE JUSTICE CONNECT Justice Connect helps people and community groups connect with free legal help, so everyone can have a fair chance at a better life. HOME - JUSTICE CONNECT HOMELESS LAW Housing and Tenancy. Our housing and tenancy resources cover starting, during and ending a tenancy. We also have a suite of COVID-19 related resources to help you navigate shifting rules.

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Our focus areas. Our Public Interest Law team prioritises pro bono referrals in four areas.Each priority area was identified due to a gap in legal services to assist people disadvantaged by the justice system, and the need for systemic law reform. DOMESTIC BUILDING LEGAL SERVICE If you’re in a dispute with your builder in Victoria, the VCAT process can be burdensome and costly. For those who can’t afford the legal help they need, Our Domestic Building Legal Service may be able

to help.

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Bankruptcy Self-help tools for people experiencing bankruptcy. These resources explain the process of receiving a bankruptcy notice and your consequences and obligations, including how to comply with or challenge the bankruptcy notice. APPLY FOR A FINE CONVERSION ORDER Breach of conditions of a fine conversion order. If your client contravenes the conditions of a fine conversion order, they may be charged (s 83ADA of the SA). A proceeding for an offence is commenced by filing a charge sheet (s 83AG(1) of the SA).A proceeding under s 83AG(1) of the SA, must be commenced within 12 months of the date the fine conversion order ceases to be in force (s 83AH of FACT SHEET - JUSTICE CONNECT This factsheet is for general information purposes only. For more information about the help available please contact the Self Representation Service on TWELVE MONTH PROJECT REPORT Tel 03 8636 4409 lucy.adams@justiceconnect.org.au Tel 03 8636 4412 samantha.sowerwine@justiceconnect.org.au Justice Connect Homeless Law takes this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to: OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE COVID-19 is creating new and urgent legal need. As the situation evolves, we're working to reach people and community groups who need

legal help.

GET HELP – JUSTICE CONNECT Answer a few simple questions and we'll help you find out whether you're eligible for free legal help, and connect you with the right

service.

DOMESTIC BUILDING LEGAL SERVICE If you’re in a dispute with your builder in Victoria, the VCAT process can be burdensome and costly. For those who can’t afford the legal help they need, Our Domestic Building Legal Service may be able

to help.

HOW TO MAKE A GENERAL PROTECTIONS CLAIM What are general protections? The general protections laws are set out in Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act). The FW Act prohibits employers taking adverse action (for example terminating, demoting, warning or reducing the entitlements of HOW TO CLAIM UNPAID WAGES OVER $20,000 1. What are ‘Unpaid Entitlements’? If you think your employer owes you money, you might be able to make a claim for unpaid entitlements in the Federal Circuit Court (FCC).Your right to claim unpaid wages and certain entitlements are usually governed by a number of instruments, including the National Employment Standards (contained in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the FW Act)), your ENDURING GUARDIANSHIP APPOINTMENTS IN NSW Enduring Guardianship Appointments in NSW. As at 27 May 2020. An Enduring Guardian is a person you choose to make decisions about your health and lifestyle in the event you cannot make these decisions for

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HOW TO DEAL WITH GENDER DISCRIMINATION AND TRANSPHOBIA How to take legal action against gender discrimination on a federal level. Under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), discrimination on the basis of a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status is against the law.. If you want to take action under federal law, you can make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT A DIRECTIONS HEARING IN THE FEDERAL What to expect at a directions hearing in the Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court This fact sheet provides information on what will happen during a directions hearing and how you can prepare for one. SELF HELP RESOURCES FOR YOUNG LGBTQI+ PEOPLE Free legal resources for young LGBTQI+ people Take a look at our state-by-state self help resources for young trans and gender diverse

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PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE FOR THOSE WHO GROW OLD ALONE We need to get better at looking after those who grow old alone. 29 Jan 2019. By Faith Hawthorne This article was originally published by

The Guardian.

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