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2011 South Australian Women's Honour RollEstablished in 2008 the Honour Roll acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of women in our community and their commitment to effecting change to ensure that we live in a safer and more inclusive society. It also recognises that many women contribute countless hours to assist others in the community. These women too often go unrewarded. The Honour Roll introduces 20 outstanding South Australian women and also celebrates the 456 women who have been nominated for the Roll since it’s inception. A remarkable list of women who have been nominated by their peers, colleagues and families and they continue to inspire us. For more information visit the Office for Women website. Co-operatives National LawNSW Fair Trading has released a discussion paper titled "Financial Reporting Obligations for Small Co-operatives". The purpose of the discussion paper is to consult on options for simplified financial reporting obligations for small co-operatives under the proposed new Co-operatives National Law. To view a copy of the discussion paper and for details on making submissions, visit the NSW Fair Trading website. Submissions are to be made to NSW Fair Trading by 7 December 2011. Combatting Serious and Organised CrimeThe Government is initiating a two-part crime strategy to further protect our community from the scourge of organised crime. The first part will not focus on who a person is, but on what they do. The second part involves the appropriate repair of the Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Act 2008 (SOCCA). Spent ConvictionsDownload a copy of a fact sheet which explains the Spent Convictions Act 2009 in further detail. Nomination Form for Commissioners for taking Affidavits in the Supreme Court to assist reappointed Justices of the Peace (JPs)The Attorney-General has sought the assistance of Commissioners for
taking affidavits in the Supreme Court to administer the oaths for JPs
upon their reappointment. Children in State Care and Victims of Crime ex gratia ApplicationsYou can download all the relevant forms or documents to make an application for an ex gratia payment under the Victims Of Crime Act, 2001. Justice of the Peace - update your detailsJustice of the Peace Services are requesting that all Justices of the Peace for South Australia ensure that their contact details are correct. |