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What is the difference between a notary public and a justice of the peace in Australia?

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How do the roles and responsibilities of notaries public differ from those of justices of the peace in Australia?

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A notary public is a legal professional with authority to perform notarial acts, while a justice of the peace can witness documents but has more limited powers.

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Notaries public can handle international documents and offer more specialized services compared to justices of the peace.

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