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Adverse Possession in the ACT: Why It Doesn't Apply
The ACT has no adverse possession regime. Limitation Act 1985 s5 and Land Titles Act 1925 s69 bar any claim to registered land, leasehold or freehold.
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Australia Driving Laws
Drink Driving Penalties in Australia: Comparing Every State and Territory (2026)
Compare drink driving penalties across Australia's states and territories: first-offence fines, disqualification minimums, interlock triggers and roadside suspension powers.
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Australia Driving Laws
Western Australia Drink Driving Penalties: Fines, Disqualification & Interlock
WA drink driving penalties by BAC band under the Road Traffic Act 1974: fines converted from penalty units, disqualification periods, roadside suspension and the interlock scheme.
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Australia Driving Laws
Victoria Drink Driving Penalties: Fines, Disqualification & Interlock
Victoria's drink driving penalties explained: the 0.01g Schedule 1 disqualification ladder, section 49 fine caps, mandatory interlock and vehicle impoundment.
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Australia Driving Laws
Tasmania Drink Driving Penalties: Fines, Infringements and Disqualification
Tasmania drink driving penalties under the Road Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1970: the section 17 penalty table, on-the-spot infringements, immediate disqualification and MAIP.
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Australia Driving Laws
South Australia Drink Driving Penalties: Categories, Expiation and Interlock
SA drink driving penalties under the Road Traffic Act 1961: category 1/2/3 fines, the mandatory expiation pathway, immediate suspension and the alcohol interlock scheme.
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Australia Driving Laws
Queensland Drink Driving Penalties: Fines, Disqualification and Interlock (2026)
Queensland drink driving penalties under TORUM s79: penalty units at $172.70, automatic suspension under s79B, disqualification periods and the interlock program.
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Australia Driving Laws
Northern Territory Drink Driving Penalties: Fines, AIL and Disqualification
NT drink driving penalties under the Traffic Act 1987: the $400 infringement notice, court fines at the $194 penalty unit, disqualification gaps and the Alcohol Ignition Lock.
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Australia Driving Laws
NSW Drink Driving Penalties: PCA Tiers, Fines and Disqualification (2026)
NSW drink driving penalties by PCA tier: fines, automatic disqualification, immediate suspension, interlock periods and drug driving under the Road Transport Act 2013.
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Australia Driving Laws
ACT Drink Driving Penalties: Fines, Interlock and Awareness Course
ACT drink driving penalties under the Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1977: fines at the $160 penalty unit, mandatory interlock, and the awareness course reinstatement gate.
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Australia Medical Records
How to Access Medical Records in Western Australia
How to get your medical records in Western Australia: the new Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act for public hospitals since July 2026, the FOI Act, and APP 12 for private providers.
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Australia Medical Records
How to Access Medical Records in Victoria: HR Act and FOI Explained
How to request medical records in Victoria: the Health Records Act 2001 for private providers, the 45 day deadline, HCC fees, and the FOI route for public hospitals.
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