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Plain-language guides to Australian law — written for people, not lawyers. Know your rights before you need them.

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Unfair dismissal deadline calculator

Enter your last day of employment and instantly calculate your 21-day Fair Work Commission deadline — with days remaining and an optional email reminder.

Australia-wide · Launched June 2026

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LucidLaw vs Lawpath — not competitors. Two sides of the same coin.

The biggest gap in Australian legaltech — who it was built for, who it left behind, and why both platforms need to exist.

Australia-wide · Published June 2026
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Is LucidLaw Even Needed? Let's Look at the Data.

Half of Australian adults face a legal problem each year. Only 8% qualify for legal aid. An honest audit of every option — and the gap none of them fill.

Australia-wide · Published June 2026

Tenancy & Housing

Tenancy
What actually changed in South Australian rental law

Four sets of changes since July 2024 — inspections capped, no-grounds eviction abolished, notice periods doubled. And how to check the date on anything else you read.

South Australia · Updated August 2026
Tenancy
Rent increases in South Australia — what's legal and what to do if it isn't

Landlords in SA must give 60 days' notice and can only raise rent once every 12 months. Here's what's legal, what isn't, and what to do about it.

South Australia · Updated August 2026
Tenancy
What happens to your bond when you break a lease in South Australia?

Your bond is the first thing a landlord claims against. Here's what can be deducted, in what order, and how to protect your position.

South Australia · Updated August 2026
Tenancy
Breaking a lease early in South Australia — what it costs and what you can do

How break lease fees are calculated under the July 2024 law changes, what landlords can and can't charge, and your options if you need to leave early.

South Australia · Updated August 2026
Tenancy
Landlord entry and rental inspections in South Australia

How much notice a landlord must give, the 4-per-year inspection cap, the photo consent rule, and what to do if the rules aren’t followed.

South Australia · Updated August 2026
Tenancy
South Australia: can my landlord keep my bond?

What the law says about valid bond deductions, fair wear and tear, and how to address a claim through SACAT.

South Australia · Updated August 2026

Employment

Employment
Unfair dismissal in Australia — what to do and when

The 21-day deadline, who's covered, what makes a dismissal unfair, and how to lodge with the Fair Work Commission.

Australia-wide · Updated May 2026
Employment
Redundancy rights in Australia — are you eligible for severance?

What genuine redundancy means, how redundancy pay and leave entitlements are calculated, and what to do if you think it wasn't genuine.

Australia-wide · Updated July 2026
Employment
How to apply for unfair dismissal — the 21-day deadline explained

Step-by-step: how to count your deadline, complete Form F2, lodge your application, and what happens after you submit.

Australia-wide · Updated June 2026
Employment
Unfair dismissal in SA — the 21-day rule most workers don't know

In South Australia, the clock starts the day after dismissal. Miss the deadline by a single day and your claim is gone — here's exactly how it works.

South Australia · Updated June 2026

Consumer Rights

Consumer
Faulty goods refund South Australia — repair, replace, or refund?

A "no refunds" sign doesn't override your rights. When you're entitled to a repair, replacement, or refund, and how to escalate in SA if a store says no.

South Australia · Updated July 2026

Family Law

Family Law
Applying for an intervention order in South Australia

How intervention orders work, the difference between police and private applications, and navigating CourtSA.

South Australia · Published July 2026
Family Law
How to make a parenting plan in Australia Coming soon

What a parenting plan covers, how it differs from a court order, and the steps to creating one that works for your family.

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