Child Safety – overview

The role of Child Safety Service is to protect children who are at risk of abuse or neglect. Child Safety is a government agency and a part of the Department for Education, Children and Young People. 

Wills, following a Will after someone has died

When a person who has left a Will dies, there are some formal procedures that must be followed before the estate can be distributed.

Wills, making a will

Making a Will means you get to choose what happens to the property you own when you die.

Victims of crime support services

A victim of crime has the right to seek justice, to be treated with respect and to be supported in dealing with the effects of the crime.

Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs)

A court can appoint an Independent Children’s Lawyer for a child whose parents are going through the family law system.

Best interests of the child

In family law cases that involve children, the court will look for the best interests of the child.

Employment after a natural disaster

If your workplace has been affected by a natural disaster the law provides some protection to guide what workers can be asked to do by their workplace.

Services affected by a natural disaster

When a natural disaster has affected services to where you live such as water, electricity, gas, phone and internet, below is what your need to do and how you can get some help.

Bushfires and insurance

If you have been affected by bushfire there are some things you need to know about your legal rights and how to make a claim for insurance.

Financial help after a natural disaster

If you are affected by a natural disaster you may qualify for financial help.

Tenants affected by a natural disaster

If you are renting and your personal items are damaged because of a natural disaster, you need your own insurance to cover your items.

TasVOCAL

TasVOCAL provides free legal advice for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse in Tasmania to access the National Redress Scheme, compensation and other support services.