Law Talk WA
Law Talk WA brings together a host of organisations from across Western Australia to provide real and relevant information to the community about legal issues in our state. Covering criminal, civil and family matters, Law Talk WA explores a wide range of topics with different subject matter experts sharing their knowledge and experience. If you are interested in learning more about your rights, the law in Western Australia, and where you can go for help, hit follow.
Episodes
If you are worried about the way you’re treating your partner or family, this episode is for you. In this final episode we provide advice and support for users of family violence. Our experts discuss the importance of taking responsibility and seeking supports to help change behaviour.
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What constitutes financial abuse? If you have left your home because of family violence, what options do you have if you are at risk of homelessness? What can you do if you’re worried your partner will drain all the money from your shared account? Or stop paying the mortgage? Have you been hurt as a result of a criminal offence?
In this episode we cover a range of scenarios, providing information around financial and housing issue...
This episode is dedicated to the particular issues faced by First Nations people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are in situations of family violence.
Legal Aid WA Women’s Legal Service WA
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From abusive situations where family violence hasn’t yet fully escalated, to situations where a person has to suddenly leave their home due to family violence, we cover safety planning with practical tips, helpful hints on accessing support organisations, information on Family Violence Restraining Orders, and how family law can assist in keeping parents and children safe.
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In this episode we discuss family violence – what it is, the various forms it can take (including an explainer on coercive control), and how the law addresses family violence. We also explore some of the main legal issues being faced by people experiencing family violence.
Legal Aid WA Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre Sussex Street Community Law Services
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When experiencing financial stress, someone could be facing a number of different legal and financial issues and it can be hard to know what to prioritise.
In the final episode for this series, the concept of good debt vs bad debt is explored, information is provided on what debts to prioritise and practical tips to help safeguard financial literacy and stability are discus...
With the cost of living going up, people are under increasing financial pressure. Many are having difficulty paying common bills such as credit cards, car loans, strata and council rates, and phone and utility bills.
In this episode we discuss what can happen in situations where bills remain unpaid and what enforcement processes can be taken against someone who goes into debt. Our experts also provide practical information on how ...
With the cost of living going up, people are under increasing financial pressure and many are having difficulty affording their rent.
To make matters worse, many landlords are making the most of the current market conditions and raising rents, in some cases by a significant amount.
In this episode we are going to talk about what to do if your l...
Quick money is relatively easy to access, and is sometimes used by people to afford daily living expenses or to avoid defaulting on larger loans. In episode two we discuss fast money and figure out “what’s the catch?”.
With more Australians turning to “quick money”, our experts are here to give some practical guidance to help people avoid being taken advantage of, and to provide handy tips to help people protect their rights when ...
To start the series we discuss some of the main legal issues being faced by Western Australians during the cost of living crisis, if people living in regional WA are experiencing the same or different issues, and explore some of the financial and legal supports available for those who are struggling.
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The Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA) has recently been amended. In this Bonus episode we explain the recent tenancy law reforms, how they improve renters’ rights and what changes are still needed to the law, to better support renters.
Many thanks to the following orginisations that contributed to this episode.
Legal Aid WA Circle Green
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...When a relationship breaks down and you have been living together in a rental property, making arrangements to break the lease or for someone to come off it can be difficult.
It can be a financially stressful time, working out how to afford to pay rent on one income and also potentially looking to secure a new rental property.
There may also be safety considerations to plan for if you have experienced or are experiencing family...
With the cost of living going up, people are under increasing financial pressure and many are having difficulty affording their rent.
To make matters worse, many landlords are making the most of the current market conditions and raising rents, in some cases by a significant amount.
In this episode we are going to talk about what to do if your l...
When you are renting, there are lots of issues that can give rise to disputes with your landlord –disagreements about repairs, rent increases or modifications to name a few.
In the first few episodes of this series we’ve talked about some of the pressures in the rental market at the moment, so before you throw in the towel and start looking for a new place, you may be better off getting help to negotiate a solution with your exis...
In our last episode we talked about how difficult it can be to find a rental property in the current market.
Unfortunately there are some people out there using these conditions to take advantage of tenants, and there also seem to be scams popping up targeting people looking to rent a property.
In this episode we are going to talk about how to avoid getting scammed or taken advantage of.
Legal Aid WA Northern Suburbs Communi...The rental market in WA is extremely tight at the moment, with vacancy rates in Perth at below one percent, and below 1.5 percent in the regional WA.
There has been a consistent decline in the number of rental properties available, combined with an increase in demand, particularly since COVID border restrictions were removed.
These conditions are fuelling increased prices, so it’s tough to find a property to rent at all and even ...
Family law in Australia has recently had an overhaul to simplify how children’s cases are decided under the Family Law Act 1975. We explain the changes and talk about how they will affect families and children.
Many thanks to the following orginisations that contributed to this episode.
Legal Aid WA
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In this episode, we explore what family violence is, including behaviours people may not realise are family violence. We provide information for people thinking about leaving their partner or who have just separated, where there was family violence during the relationship, and discuss tools and options for keeping safe, including Family Violence Restraining Orders (FVROs).
Many thanks to the following orginisations that contributed...
In this episode we focus on property including information about the law and practical tips about how people can start the process of dividing their finances and property after separation. We give insight into how the court decides about dividing property, how to formalise an agreement and the benefits of consent orders.
Many thanks to the following orginisations that contributed to this episode.
Legal Aid WA Northern Suburbs ...Children are the focus of this episode. We explore the law, including family violence, family law and the recent amendments. We give tips on how to make an arrangement for children that works well and present different options for how to record an agreement.
Many thanks to the following orginisations that contributed to this episode.
Legal Aid WA Gosnells Community Legal Centre
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