Legal Guides
Plain-language guides to Australian law — written for people, not lawyers. Know your rights before you need them.
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Tenancy & Housing
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What the law says about valid bond deductions, fair wear and tear, and how to address a claim through SACAT.
Employment
The 21-day deadline, who's covered, what makes a dismissal unfair, and how to lodge with the Fair Work Commission.
What genuine redundancy means, how redundancy pay and leave entitlements are calculated, and what to do if you think it wasn't genuine.
Step-by-step: how to count your deadline, complete Form F2, lodge your application, and what happens after you submit.
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.
Consumer Rights
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.
Family Law
How intervention orders work, the difference between police and private applications, and navigating CourtSA.
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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