Plain language law resources for victims of natural disasters
Insurance and employment
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
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
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
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
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
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 |