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Last updated: 1 June 2023

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Greg Hire and former teammate Devondrick Walker at Banksia Hill Detention Centre
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Basketball champ joins the team at Banksia Hill

Former Perth Wildcats vice-captain Greg Hire is bringing his highly successful basketball clinics and mental health workshops to the young people at Banksia Hill Detention Centre.
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Information on how to register a birth, apply for a birth certificate, apply for a death certificate and information on getting married in WA.

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If you are unable to attend a Document Witnessing Centre, you can find a Justice of the Peace (JP) in your area by using the online search facility.

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The jury system is an integral part of the judicial system and is coordinated by the Sheriff's Office in the Perth metropolitan area and the regions.

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View details of your fines and infringements that are with the Fines Enforcement Registry and make a payment online or through a payment plan.

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The Western Australian Freedom of Information Act 1992 gives the public a right to access information held by the Department of Justice. If you are searching for court transcripts and documents of a judicial nature please contact the relevant court directly as these documents are accessible outside of the Freedom of Information provisions. Learn more on how to lodge an application.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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