Vaping

If a vape has nicotine the law will treat it as a tobacco product.

Court for young people

For people under 18 years of age, the criminal justice system allows offenders of minor crimes alternatives to going to court to deal with offending.

Child exploitation material

There are very serious consequences for anyone convicted of a crime related to child exploitation material.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Law for under 18s

A list of some of the ways the law applies to people under the age of 18.

Family law – overview for kids

An explainer for children whose family is involved in a family law case.

Consent to sex

Consent to sex means you understand what you are giving consent to and there is nothing stopping you from showing if you agree, decline or change your mind to take part in sex or sexual activity.

Bullying

There are a number of laws which are designed to stop bullies from victimising other people.