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Courts Administration Authority for South Australia

The website of the Courts Administration Authority (CAA) for South Australia describes the role and functions of the South Australia courts including the Supreme Court, District Court, Magistrates Court, Environment, Resources and Development Court, Youth Court, Coroner's Court, Industrial Relations Court and Drug Court. Judgments, sentencing remarks, coroners' findings and case lists are also provided. The section for lawyers provides Bench Books, court rules, fees information and Practice Directions.

Law Handbook Online- South Australia

Online version of the Law Handbook, by the Legal Services Commission of South Australia. The Law Handbook is a practical plain English guide to the law in South Australia, for the public, students, community groups and government departments. The handbook can be searched, or browsed by subject; subjects covered include accidents, bankruptcy, family law, health issues, crime, employment, insurance and immigration.

Equal Opportunity Commission of South Australia

Official website of the Equal Opportunity Commission of South Australia. The site provides guidance and case studies to equal opportunity and human rights laws in Australia and South Australia. There are sections aimed at individuals, employers and schools with background information on discrimination including full text laws for Australia and South Australia.The section for employers includes guidance and checklists to the responsibilities of businesses and service providers for managing equal opportunities and dealing with complaints.

Law Society of South Australia

Website of the Law Society of South Australia (LSSA) which is based in Adelaide, Australia. The society is a professional organisation representing over 2000 lawyers in South Australia and has regulatory powers under the Legal Practitioners Act 1981. The website provides background information to the role and functions of the Society and details of the range of services available to their members, to the profession and to the public.

Legal Services Commission of South Australia

Official website of the South Australian Legal Services Commission (LSC) which was established in 1977 to increase access to justice by providing free legal advice and legal aid to people who cannot afford private legal representation. The website explains the role of the LSC and gives guidance on claiming legal aid. There is also information on the Legal Advice Service, courses run by the LSC and a link to the online Law Handbook. A reference guide on applying for legal aid is provided for legal practitioners.

Parliament of South Australia

Official website of the Parliament of South Australia. The site has background information about the Parliament including history, how Parliament works, the system of government and information about Parliament House (including a virtual tour which requires IPIX plug -in). The role of the House of Assembly and the Legislative Council is dealt with giving profiles of each member, a calendar of sitting days and notice papers giving details of current business.

South Australian Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal decisions

An AustLII database providing free access to decisions of the South Australian Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal from 1988 to 2004. Basic and advanced search facilities are provided and cases can be browsed by year or name. AustLII, the Australasian Legal Information Institute, was developed by the University of Technology in Sydney to provide public access to primary legal material.

South Australian Residential Tenancies Tribunal decisions

An AustLII database, providing free access to full-text decisions of the South Australian Residential Tenancies Tribunal from 1996 to 2014. The system also offers a comprehensive search facility and browsing by date and case name. AustLII, the Australasian Legal Information Institute has been developed by the University of Technology in Sydney to provide public access to primary legal materials. Materials contained in the database are selected and provided by the South Australian Residential Tenancies Tribunal.

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