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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
Rental inspection rights in South Australia — what landlords can and can't do

SA capped routine inspections at 4 per year in July 2024. Here's the notice rules, photo/video limits, and when you can refuse entry.

South Australia · Published July 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 · Published July 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 · Published July 2026
Tenancy
Can my landlord enter without notice in SA?

The rules around landlord entry, required notice periods, and what to do if your privacy is being breached.

South Australia · Updated June 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 May 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 July 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 · Published June 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 · Published July 2026

Consumer Rights

Consumer
Can I get a refund for faulty goods in South Australia?

What Australian Consumer Law actually entitles you to, the "change of mind" myth, and how to escalate through CBS and the Magistrates Court in SA.

South Australia · Published 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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