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Means test changes effective from 1 July 2009

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Means test changes effective from 1 July 2009
From 1 July 2009, the amount of equity you can have in your home and still be eligible for legal aid has changed. The equity limit you can have in the house you live in and still be eligible is now $146,000 or less. If you are 60 years or over, you can have equity in your home up to $292,000 and still be eligible for aid if you meet certain conditions. Please refer to our factsheet Can I get legal aid? for more information.
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Means test changes effective from 1 July 2009
From 1 July 2009, the amount of equity you can have in your home and still be eligible for legal aid has changed. The equity limit you can have in the house you live in and still be eligible is now $146,000 or less. If you are 60 years or over, you can have equity in your home up to $292,000 and still be eligible for aid if you meet certain conditions. Please refer to our factsheet Can I get legal aid? for more information.

 

Last updated 22 November 2009