The Law Handbook 2024

1220 Index reasons for decisions 1130–1 refusal of access 1131, 1134 resources 1137 review of decisions 1127, 1131, 1132 AAT 23, 1127, 1131 AI Commissioner 1127, 1131, 1132 appeal to Federal Court 1131 internal 1131, 1132 VCAT 1135, 1137 VI Commissioner 1134 rights of access 1128, 1133 social security records 340 time limit for decisions 1128, 1133–4 VCAT review 1135 fees 1137 vexatious applicants 1127 Victoria Police Freedom of Information Office 1145, 1148 Victorian Act 1132–7 application under 1133 complaint under 1136 government agencies subject to 1133 Victorian Information Commissioner 1133, 1134 review of decision 1134 website 1137 waiver of fees 1130 prisoners 222 withholding of documents 1134 freedom of interstate trade 6 freedom of peaceful assembly 999, 1046 freedom of political communication 6, 1046 freedom of religion 6, 999 fringe benefits tax (FBT) 405 community organisations 619 Instalment Activity Statement (IAS) 399 liability to pay 405 frisk search 149–50, 178 frustration of contract 686–7 fundraising 620–1 Australian Consumer Law 620–1 community organisations 620–1 criminal record and 253 laws 620, 621 online 621 outside Victoria 621 funerals 917–24 application for release of body 919 arranging 917, 919–20 ashes, collection of 921 bereavement benefits 924 burial 920–1 certificate 921, 923 sending to BDM registrar 923 choice of burial or cremation 920 choice of funeral director 920 coffins 922 complaints 924 contacts 924 cost 920, 923 cremation 921–2 donation of body for research 922 executor/personal representative arranging 905, 920 paying for 905 organising 904, 917, 920 paying for 917, 920, 923 pre-payment 923 procedure 919–23 after burial or cremation 922–3 prior to burial or cremation 919–20 service charge 920 transporting body interstate 922 victim’s compensation 971, 972, 975, 976, 977 G gambling bankruptcy and gambling debts 366 financial counselling services 388–94 internet 740 garnishee order 362–3 social security debt 338 gender and relationship recognition 291 gender dysphoria treatment 291–2 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 1124 genetic information privacy 1110 Gillick competence 291–2 Gippsland Community Legal Service 90 Gippsland Disability Advocacy Inc 793 good behaviour bond see adjourned undertaking Good Shepherd Youth & Family Services Bayside Peninsula 389 Brimbank Melton 390 goods and services age discrimination 1005 contract for sale of 704 implied guarantees see consumer guarantees discrimination 989, 1004, 1005 positive duty to eliminate 987 goods, definition 705 manufacturer’s guarantees 711–12 minimum standards 704 scope of Australian Consumer Law 704 services, definition 705 unsolicited, liability for 701 VCAT cases 23 wrongfully accepting payment for 701 goods and services tax (GST) 405–6 Australian Business Number (ABN) 406 Business Activity Statement (BAS) 399 community organisations 619–20 domestic building work 567 GST-free supplies 406 houses, sale or purchase of 558–9 input tax credits 405 input taxed supplies 406 lawyers’ costs 55, 56 legislation 405 overseas purchases online 747 rate 405 registration for 406, 619–20 reporting requirements 399 tax invoice as proof of transaction 702 taxable supplies 405 withholding regime 559 Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre 88 Governor-General and state governors 4–5 reserve powers 5 rights 5 graffiti 1051 Grampians disAbility Advocacy 793 grandparents 891–3 care of grandchild 892–3 denial of time with grandchild 891–2 financial support eligibility 892 intestate estate 915 legislation 891 rights of 891 ground rules hearings 215 group conferencing, Children’s Court 41–2 Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) 555 guarantees 433–6 see also credit contracts all-accounts guarantee 434 Banking Code Practice 433, 435–6 bankrupts 375 cancellation 434 changes 434–5 increasing guarantor’s liability 434–5 notice requirements 436 unjust or unconscionable 436–9 contract, contents of 429 disclosure requirements 429 enforcement 435 formalities 434 guarantor see guarantor illegally obtained 433 limitations 435 National Credit Code 433, 434–5 parties to 433 unconscionable changes and charges 439 unconscionable conduct 691 unjust contracts 436–9 void 435 what are 433 withdrawal from 434 guarantor avoiding liability 433–4 bankruptcy of 375, 435 bankrupt’s friend or relative as 375 copy of guarantee to 434 increasing liability of 434–5 information for 434 recovery of money paid 433 rights 433 withdrawal from guarantee 434 guardianship and administration 785, 851–9 administrator 851, 854, 855 application for appointment 851 appointment by VCAT 797, 851 conflict of interest 854 eligibility for appointment 854 powers and duties 855–6 suitability 854 supportive administrator 789, 851, 856 VCAT decision on 852–3 who can be appointed 854 advance care directives 857–8 advice from VCAT 855 application to appoint guardian/ administrator 797, 851 hearing 852 investigation 862 who can apply 851