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
This episode talks about separation. We discuss what separation means, the steps people can take to prepare for separation and the support services that are available.
Many thanks to the following orginisations that contributed to this episode.
Legal Aid WA Great Southern Community Legal Services Circle Green Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre Gosnells Community Legal Centre
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In this episode we move from thinking about separation to the next stage – when people have separated from their partner. We talk about ways to try to work things out amicably with an ex-partner and keeping things out of court, if possible. We also introduce property and children, which will be covered in more depth in later episodes.
Many thanks to the following orginisations that contributed to this episode.
Legal Aid WA Gre...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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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 ...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...
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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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 ...
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...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...
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 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...
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
Other podcast partners
...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.
Legal Aid WA Western Australian Council of Social Service Vinnies
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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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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