Restraint orders – how to respond

Someone who has a restraint order placed on them should understand the order and what they should do if they want to respond to the order.

Nazi symbols and gestures

The law says you can’t display a Nazi symbol or perform a Nazi salute, except in some limited situations.

Making a false statement to police

Telling police something that is not true is a serious crime.

Identity theft

Identity theft is a type of crime that occurs when a person gets access to your personal information and uses it to steal money or for another illegal purpose.

Graffiti

Graffiti is a form of street art that generally involves the drawing pictures or writing words on walls or surfaces in public areas. It is often done without the permission of the owners of the spaces.

Dealing with police

Information so that you know your rights and what the law requires you to do when dealing with police.

Crimes using phones and technology

People can commit a crime using technology such as a phone or social media platforms. Any activity done with technology is easy to prove and trace back to the person responsible.

Cyber safety for families

Support for families whose children use social media and are connected with others via technology.

Clamping and confiscating motor vehicles

Police can lawfully clamp or confiscate a vehicle if it has been involved in a criminal offence.

Pictures, stories and animations about young people

Pictures, stories and animations about young people may be illegal because of the way they portray and/or sexualise young people.

Forensic procedures

A forensic procedure is a procedure which police do to get materials such as DNA, fingerprints or photographs, to help them understand a potential crime.

Family Violence Orders – challenging an order

Family Violence Orders are designed to stop threats, property damage, violence, intimidating behaviour and emotional abuse in the future.