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Factsheets and Publications

We provide a range of factsheets, publications and resources designed for young people or people working with young people for use in education sites, social services and community settings.

You can download our factsheets and publications below.

If you prefer to read text only, please click on the 'HTML version' option.

 

Please note: the material in these factsheets is a general guide only. It is not legal advice. For legal advice about your own particular situation we encourage you to call the Free Legal Help Line on 1300 366 424. The legal information was correct at the time of publishing, however may change without notice.

 

Young People and the Law Factsheets

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Alcohol and the Law

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with alcohol and young people.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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Bullying at School

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with bullying at school.
 

Published
31-01-2022
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Buying Things

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with buying things and your consumer rights.
 

Published
31-01-2022
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Cigarettes and the Law

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It answers some frequently asked questions about smoking and vaping laws as they affect young people.

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01-02-2025
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Complaints about the Police

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains the process for making an official complaint about the police.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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Discrimination

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with discrimination.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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Drugs and the Law

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with illegal drugs.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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Families and the Law

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with families.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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Graffiti and the Law

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with illegal graffiti.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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Health Stuff

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with health stuff, including going to the doctors.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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Living Independently

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with living independently, including leaving home and finding accomodation.

 

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31-01-2022
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Parties and the Law

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with parties, including information on gatecrashers, alcohol and drugs.

 

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31-01-2022
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Porn, Sexual Photos and Films

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with porn and young people, sexually explicit images and films, and some other filming offences.

 

Published
15-01-2025
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Pregnancy and Getting Help

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains the laws to do with pregnancy and has information about getting help.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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Public Transport and the Law

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with public transport and the law.

 

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31-01-2022
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Security Guards and Bouncers

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with guards, bouncers, and police security officers.

 

Published
01-12-2022
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Sex and Consent

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with sex, consent and the law.

 

Published
06-04-2023
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Social Media

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws that relate to social media and self-incrimination. If you are looking for information about images and films, please see the factsheet 'Porn, Sexual Photos and Films'.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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Tattoos and Piercings

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains laws to do with tattoos and piercings.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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The Police and You

This factsheet is for young people and their workers. It explains police powers, your rights and when you may be legally required to give personal details or submit to a search.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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Other publications

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Need a lawyer? Easy Read Guide

Are you under 18 years of age? Have you been charged with an offence? This easy read resource sets out what to do if you have been in court having been charged with an offence and you need a lawyer.

Published
21-11-2019
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What do These Legal Words Mean?

A basic dictionary of common criminal law words for young people.

Published
01-07-2022
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You Have Legal Rights Too Poster

Having legal hassles? We can help. You have legal rights too. A poster resource for young people.

Published
30-08-2018
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