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This factsheet outlines your options for dealing with a penalty notice in NSW, including paying in full or by instalments, seeking an internal review, electing to go to court, applying for hardship assistance such as a Work and Development Order, a 50% reduction, or a write-off, while warning that ignoring a fine leads to extra fees and enforcement action such as licence suspension.
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This factsheet guides Waterloo South tenants through relocating to Community Housing, explaining that while tenancy rights and rent‑setting (25–30% of income) remain similar to Homes NSW, CHPs have their own policies on maintenance, pets, transfers, and modifications. It highlights key practical differences, including water usage charges, the role of Commonwealth Rent Assistance (which increases gross rent but not out‑of‑pocket costs), the requirement to report income changes within 21–28 days.
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This factsheet explains your basic rights and responsibilities if you are stopped by police while driving. It outlines when police can pull you over, what information you must provide, and your rights during searches, testing, and other interactions. It provides general information and is not a substitute for legal advice
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This is a template for a formal complaint to the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission about alleged misconduct by officers of the NSW Police Force.

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