PRACTICE RULES

 A paralegal working for a Lawyer or Law Firm is responsible for working within the constraints of that relationship, but cannot be the one to initiate that relationship. 

This can be particularly challenging since paralegals are often the first point of contact that potential clients may have with any Lawyer. 

 Negotiating fees gets to the heart of the Lawyer-client relationship since it establishes the conditions of that relationship. 

The agreement to pay for legal services – even before payment is actually made – is considered the client’s part of the contract. This means it can only be negotiated between the Lawyer and the client directly.  

Paralegals can only do legal work under a supervising Lawyer. 

While some Courts or bodies allow paralegals to represent clients, we only provide legal service representation to Lawyers or Law Firms. 

We do not draft legal documentation or legal argument content, intended to be filed in legal proceedings, without the direct supervision of a practicing lawyer.

We provide basic factual and procedural information about the case or before a court. This does not extend to predicting outcomes, discussing merits of a case, legal strategy or prospects of success in litigation. We can discuss essential information such as filing deadlines, requirements of the law, and procedures in place.

As a business, rights and responsibilities also fall under Australia's competition and consumer laws. This is explained in the Small business and the Competition & Consumer Act: Your Rights and responsibilities Guideline. below.

Nurses hold various positions in the healthcare industry including: 

• Nurse Practitioner 
• Registered Nurse
• Enrolled Nurse 
• Assistant in Nursing 

Nurse Consultants must hold a Registered Nurse qualification, be registered with APHRA and accountable to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.  

 We are not an alternative to registered medical and allied health professional advice.

Registered Nurses, as Consultants, work within the parameters set down by Health authorities or groups. 

Professional practice is guided by industry competency standards, codes of ethics, conduct and practice and public need, demand and expectation. Health authorities or groups are well versed in the relevant Frameworks and Industry Culture.

Individual Practice also includes that which the individual is Educated, Authorised and Competent to perform. A Nurse Consultant draws on a broad range of knowledge, training and experience; in addition to, authoritative principles of practice.