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Children in State Care and Victims of Crime ex gratia Applications

You can download all the relevant forms or documents to make an application for an ex gratia payment under the Victims Of Crime Act, 2001.

New laws on R18+ films

New laws about the display, exhibition and promotion of r18+ films in South Australia commence on 10 January 2010. These laws may affect businesses that sell or rent films in any format.

Justice of the Peace - update your details

Justice of the Peace Services are requesting that all Justices of the Peace for South Australia ensure that their contact details are correct.

Application lodged under Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Act 2008

On Wednesday, 9 December, 2009, the Hon. Michael Atkinson M.P., Attorney-General, received an application for a declaration of the Rebels Motorcycle Club operating in South Australia.

National Cooperatives Law - consultation

A new National Cooperatives Law is being proposed to create a uniform system of governance for cooperatives across States and Territories. Consultation is open until February 2010.

Attorney-General's Department 2008-2009 Annual Report

Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Bill 2009

This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 10 September 2009 and passed on 1 December 2009. It reforms laws for the restraint of domestic and personal violence.

Charitable Donations Report

The Government has consulted the South Australian public about whether people who donate goods and services to charity should be protected from being sued in negligence if the users of the goods or services are injured. Submissions that were made during consultation are available for download.

Public Sector Week

Think you know what the public sector is? Chances are it’s more than you think.

Advance Directives Review

The first and second report of the the Advance Directives Review are available