Plain language law resources for victims of natural disasters
Insurance and employment
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Natural Disasters: Flood & Storm Insurance ClaimsFact sheet to help with making insurance claims and resolving disputes with financial service providers. Published by: The Financial Ombudsman Service |
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Your workplace rights during natural disasters and emergenciesFacts sheet for NSW private sector workers on workplace rights during natural disasters and emergencies. Published: Legal Aid NSW Date: Current as at 2020 |
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Employment conditions during natural disasters and emergenciesFactsheet about your pay and stand down during severe weather. Published by: Fair Work Ombudsman
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Flood Insurance Fact SheetFact sheet explaining flood insurance in plain and easy to understand language. Published by: Insurance Law Service and Financial Rights Legal Centre |
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What can I do if my home and/or contents insurance claim is refused?Fact sheet with case study that describes the options available when a claim is refused. Published by: Insurance Law Service and Financial Rights Legal Centre |
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Dealing with Natural DisastersInformation about insurance for people that may be affected by natural disasters. Published by: MoneySmart (Australian Securities and Investments Commission)
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Renting and tenancy
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Fact sheet 22: Storm damageInformation about tenants rights in the event of storm damage and floods. Published by: Tenants Union
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Financial assistance and personal documents
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Natural Disasters: Are you experiencing financial difficulties? (Fact Sheet)Fact sheet for individuals and small businesses unable to meet repaytments under a credit facility. Published by :The Financial Ombudsman Service
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Financial Hardship information for bank customers affected by a natural disasterFact sheets and information on supprtoing bank customers thorugh a natural disaster or catastrophic event. Published by: Australian Bankers Association
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Australian Government Disaster Recovery PaymentFact sheet about the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment and how to claim the payment. Published by: Centrelink
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Natural Disaster Assistance SchemesInformation about the various forms of relief available under the Natural Disaster Assistance Schemes Published by: Resilience NSW
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Disaster Relief Grants information packageInformation about financial assistance for individuals and small business . Published by: Service NSW
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Replacing passportsInformation on replacing passports free of charge Published by: Australian Passport Office |
Information about floods and emergency management NSW
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Natural Disaster Relief Scheme for primary producers and small business operatorsInformation for primary producers and small business operators affected by flood/fire/storm damage or any other declared natural disaster. Published by: NSW Rural Assistance Authority |
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NSW Government - Resilience NSW websiteInformation from Resilience NSW Published by: Resilience NSW
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Bushfires
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Bushfires Insurance check-upThis fact sheet provides a quick guide for getting your insurance claim paid. Published by: Legal Aid NSW Date: 2020 |
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Bushfire Insurance GuideFact sheet on website with case study that addresses issues such as:
Published by: Insurance Law Service, Consumer Credit Law Centre |
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Making a claim on homes and contents insuranceFact sheet on website with case study that addresses issues such as:
Published by: Insurance Law Service, Consumer Credit Law Centre |
General — legal information and legal resources
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Legal Aid Disaster Response Legal ServiceAssistance with everyday legal problems including insurance claims and disputes, financial hardship, tenancy and Centrelink. Call us on 1800 801 529. |
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Plain Language Law DatabaseFact sheet on website with case study that deals with amongst other things making claims when you live in a bushfire prone area. Published by: Insurance Law Service, Consumer Credit Law Centre |
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LawAccess online websiteLawAccess Online has plain language legal information including factsheets and guides to help you with your legal issues. Published by: LawAccess NSW |
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Find Legal Answers websiteLegal answers to everyday questions about the law in NSW Published by: Legal answers to everyday questions about the law in NSW |