Case 71: Tribunal matter reopened to protect victim of domestic violence

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Written By Rachel Richmond
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A tribunal matter regarding the payment of rent and repairs to a property was reopened despite falling outside of its limitation period. The woman involved had a mental illness and had been forced to flee the property due to domestic violence. Her advocate successfully used the Charter in arguing for the reopening of the matter to protect the woman’s rights.

Source: Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, Submission to the Review of the Victorian Charter, 2011

Rachel Richmond
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