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Why do we need two separate nutrient criteria (NSW SCA & NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy)?
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The 'Occasional Food Criteria' in the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy is considered the basic standard for foods to be sold in school canteens. The criteria is designed to limit the sale of foods and drinks that provide minimal nutritional value
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Can I change my unit trust to become a fixed trust for land tax purposes in NSW?
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An amendment or restructure of a unit trust to become a fixed trust for land tax purposes in NSW is possible however there are various stamp duty and taxation consequences to consider. Also, after such a variation has taken place there are changes to
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How is NSW Trustee and Guardian different to solicitors?
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Solicitors charge for their specific work done in connection with an estate so their fees cannot be directly compared to the full range of Executor Services provided by the NSW Trustee and Guardian.
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Will my qualifications from another registered training organisation be recognised by TAFE NSW?
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TAFE NSW recognises qualifications that are part of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Under these arrangements, AQF qualifications gained from other RTO's will be recognised by TAFE NSW. This form of Recognition is called National Recogn
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What role does the Nature Conservation Council (NCC) of NSW have?
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See the NCC - the NCC acts as a co-ordinating and networking centre for various state environment campaigns. There is usually a conservation council in each state.
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Will the same food safety requirements recently introduced into NSW hospitals be applied to NSW schools (eg. Listeria levels in salads/fresh vegetables) ?
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This question relates to the requirement for catering organisations to develop a Food Safety Program under the Ministerial Policy Guidelines. The definition of a catering organisation specifies a sit down service for 50 people or more. Most school ca
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How do I join the volunteer marine rescue organisation of NSW?
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Volunteer marine rescue in NSW benefits the boating community and over many years it has been carried out by three organisations, the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol and Volunteer Rescue Association. Recently a new re
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Will the recent NSW legislation about bringing employees of various state government bodies back into the public service affect universities in NSW?
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University employees in NSW are not covered by the legislation, so there is no effect. Given the decisions of both the AIRC and the Federal Court that universities are constitutional corporations (i.e are within the corporations power of the Commonwe
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Are gun silencers legal in Australia, more pecific NSW?
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No - They are specifically banned in the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998: WEAPONS PROHIBITION ACT 1998 - SCHEDULE 1 SCHEDULE 1 – Prohibited weapons 4 Miscellaneous articles (3) Silencers or any other device designed for attachment to a firearm for the p
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What information does the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet hold?
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The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet holds personal information in any feedback you provide. The secureNSW website has a feedback facility to allow you to provide input into the future development of the site and to comment on the provision of t
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