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The Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA) sets out the rules and procedures surrounding adult guardianship in Western Australia.  Adult guardianship is necessary when a person is unable to make their own decisions about their lifestyle, medical treatment and legal affairs and requires another person to make decisions on their behalf. Legislation Section 43 of…

If you are involved in a car accident, and you suffer damage, you may be entitled to a motor vehicle accident compensation claim under Compulsory Third-Party Insurance. Compulsory Third-Party Insurance Compulsory Third-Party Insurance is a compulsory scheme of insurance under which an insurance policy must be taken out in respect of any registered vehicle against…

Each Australian state and territory has made different changes to its court processes due to the COVID-19 crisis. While some jurisdictions have adjourned all but the most urgent court matters, others are continuing to operate their courts but doing so in a way that incorporates social distancing requirements set out by health departments. This article…

When dealing with a person who has been found guilty of criminal offences, courts may impose reparation orders. A reparation order is made in addition to (not as part of) the sentence imposed on an offender. Reparation Orders are governed by Part 16 of the Sentencing Act 1995, which provides that courts may impose two types of…