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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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1.5mb

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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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931kb

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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.

Published
05-03-2024
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1.3mb

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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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1.1mb

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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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1.3mb

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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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672kb

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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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860kb

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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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1.4mb

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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.

 

Published
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.

 

Published
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
31-01-2022
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816kb

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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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1.9mb

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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.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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687kb

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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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928kb

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Sex and Consent

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

 

Published
31-01-2022
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963kb

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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 laws to with the police including details on giving personal details, searches, and arrest.

 

Published
31-01-2022
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773kb

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Other publications

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Free Legal Help for Students Poster

The Free Legal Help for Students Poster is available for download online.

Published
16-02-2021
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Legal Health Check Up Guide - Young people

This legal health check can help you work out if you have a legal problem. Some legal probelms won't go away by themselves and it is a good idea to get some legal advice about these problems.

Published
15-05-2018
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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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Trusted Moments Postcard

Trusted Moments is a short film produced by the Legal Services Commission about risky behaviour. The promotional postcard highlights the website - www.trustedmoments.com.au - while a QR link opens the film trailer on your mobile.

Published
29-11-2012
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Trusted Moments Poster

The poster resource for the Trusted Moments short film which was produced in 2012 by the Legal Services Commission Community Legal Education Unit. Additional support materials can be found on the www.trustedmoments.com.au website.

Published
26-11-2012
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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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346kb