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Call to review 'grossly unfair' insurance policies
11 Jul 2019
Cancer survivors are among those calling on insurers to review all policies that exclude coverage for health conditions to ensure that they comply with the law.
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LawAccess NSW joins Legal Aid NSW
10 Jul 2019
People who are seeking legal assistance over the phone will be able to find the right help quickly and simply.
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Grants tracker – reducing stress for clients
10 Jul 2019
A new online tool will help clients track their grant application from the time they lodge it to when a decision is made.
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Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy launches in NAIDOC Week
10 Jul 2019
In the spirit of walking together for a better future, Legal Aid NSW has officially launched a new Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy.
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Hospital Fees Class Action Notice
3 Jul 2019
If you’ve provided a guarantee for the public hospital charges of a patient who was ineligible for Medicare benefits you should read this notice carefully.
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Legal Aid News – July 2019
1 Jul 2019
The July edition of Legal Aid News is now available!
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Legal Aid News – June 2019
3 Jun 2019
The June 2019 edition of Legal Aid News is now available!
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Policy Bulletin 2019 / 8 (Revocation of Commonwealth Parole)
20 May 2019
The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved a policy allowing for representation of clients in revocation of Commonwealth Parole matters.
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Know your legal rights – coming to a library near you
9 May 2019
Libraries around NSW are hosting free workshops as part of Law Week (13 to 19 May) with a focus on how best to avoid scams, and understanding your legal rights in relation to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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Legal Aid News – May 2019
1 May 2019
The May 2019 edition of Legal Aid News is now available!
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Policy Bulletin 2019 / 6 (Civil Law Policy – removal of redundant policies)
11 Apr 2019
The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved the removal of certain civil law policies.
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Legal Aid News - April 2019
1 Apr 2019
The April edition of Legal Aid News is now available!
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Legal Aid News - March 2019
1 Mar 2019
Legal Aid News March 2019 is out now!
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Working together to improve access to justice for cross-border communities
1 Mar 2019
The Cross-border justice report, released by Victoria Legal Aid and Legal Aid NSW, outlines how the commissions will improve access to legal assistance along the Victorian/NSW border.
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Legal Aid News – February 2019
4 Feb 2019
Legal Aid News February 2019 is out now!
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Legal Aid News - December 2018
7 Dec 2018
Legal Aid News December 2018 is out now!
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Legal Aid News - November 2018
5 Nov 2018
Legal Aid News November 2018 is out now!
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Legal Aid News - October 2018
4 Oct 2018
Legal Aid News October 2018 is out now!
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Call for changes to insurance claims after natural disasters
24 Sep 2018
Insurance claims after natural disasters have come under scrutiny at the Royal Commission after evidence from a couple who lost their house in floods in the Hunter Valley in 2015.
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Legal Aid News - September 2018
7 Sep 2018
Legal Aid News September 2018 is out now!