Information on parental responsibility, parenting plans, who a child is to live with, spend time with or communicate with, consent orders, applications to Family Court, mediation, factors the court takes into account.
Fact sheet – Grandparent’s rights
Information on parental responsibility, parenting plans, who a child is to live with, spend time with or communicate with, consent orders, applications to Family Court, mediation, factors the court takes into consideration, links to Family Court, Family Relationship Advice Line and Relationships Australia.
Fact sheet – Consent to sex
Information for young people in relation to the law in Tasmania about how old you have to be before you can have sex.
Fact sheet – Tattoos, piercings and body modifications
There is now legislation which details how old you have to be to get a tattoo or body piercing . If you are 16 or older, you can have a body piercing (such as your ears, eyebrow or belly button, so long as it isn't an 'intimate piercing') without a guardian or parent present. You must provide ID as to your age.
Fact sheet – Bankruptcy
Includes advantages and disadvantages, property protected from bankruptcy, bankrupt's responsibilities and action available to creditors, link to the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) and Australian Financial Security Authority.
Fact sheet – Customer rights
Information on purchasing goods, defective goods, refunds, warranties, lay-by and "cooling-off" period, link to Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading.
Fact sheet – Injuries at work (worker’s compensation)
Focus on types of compensation available in Tasmania, permanent and partial impairment, lump sum payments, exclusions, making a claim, rehabilitation, common law claims for negligence and link to Workcover Tasmania.
Fact sheet – Making a Will
Includes drafting a will, formal requirements, contents, effect of marriage and divorce, executors, amendments, codicils
Fact sheet – Law for under 18s
Terminology, going to school, work, drinking, smoking, obtaining a driver's licence, family relations.
Fact sheet – Victims of crime support services
Information for victims of crime, focusing on role of Victims Support Services, Eligible Persons Register, criminal injuries compensation claim, contact details for Victims Support Services.