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The World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic on the 11 March 2020. On the 15 March 2020 the Western Australian Minister for Emergency Services and the State Government declared a State of Emergency in WA under the Emergency Management Act 2005 and a Public Health Emergency under the Public Health 2016 Act. Under these declarations,…

The criminal law in Western Australia provides for a defence of intoxication to be used in very limited circumstances. A person who is intoxicated to the point of being unable to understand what they are doing has a defence to a criminal charge only if their intoxication is involuntary. This means that if a person…

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…