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SA child protection initiatives aim to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children in care
November 15, 2019
Back in August this year the Department for Child Protection (DCP) announced it would aim to double its Aboriginal workforce by 2024 from the current 5 per cent, to help stem the flow of Aboriginal children placed in care as part of a new State Government plan to better respond to the cultural needs of […]
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Starting up an SME? Getting your business documents right will set you up for success
October 30, 2019
Anyone starting their own small to medium enterprise will quickly realise that there are several important legal documents required which, if done properly, will ultimately have a positive impact on the business’ viability and future success. Such documents include: Getting these documents sorted out in the early stages of your start-up will provide a solid […]
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Government has tunnel-vision for North-South corridor
October 22, 2019
The South Australian Government is looking at making changes to existing laws that underpin compulsory acquisitions. Such laws fall under the Highways Act 1926 with the acquisition process governed by the Land Acquisition Act 1969 (SA) (the Act) which, in their current form, allows an Authority such as the State Government to acquire or gain […]
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Signed up to the CBD e-scooter craze? You need to be aware of the physical and financial risks.
October 9, 2019
Electric scooters are a noticeable addition to the streets of Adelaide’s CBD. What happens if a rider or pedestrian sustains an injury as a result of their use? The City of Adelaide has provided two operators, Beam and Ride, with approval to run a trial e-scooter scheme in the city. Riders make use of the […]
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Dog bites sustained from an unprovoked attack, may entitle victims to make a claim for compensation
September 20, 2019
An unprovoked dog attack can be a frightening and traumatic ordeal for victims, with an injured person often suffering both physical and psychological injuries. Unfortunately, these dog attacks are an all-too-frequent occurrence in our community resulting in hundreds of hospitalisations in South Australia each year. The injuries can result in not only pain and suffering, […]
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The high price to be paid for using a mobile phone whilst driving
August 15, 2019
I just received a $534 fine for using my mobile phone whilst driving. It’s so expensive, can it be right?   The short answer is yes. The South Australian Government recently announced a raft of increases to fines for offences relating to speeding, mobile phone use and drink or drug-driving. These penalties took effect on […]
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