These factsheets provide an overview of the law in South Australia on many legal topics that may be of interest to young people. They are written for young people and their parents, carers, teachers, and others who support young people, but may be useful for anyone in South Australia who is interested in learning more about the law.
We gratefully acknowledge Legal Aid NSW, Victoria Legal Aid, National Children’s and Youth Law Centre and Legal Aid NT for allowing us to use and adapt existing content to produce earlier versions of these factsheets.
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Young people and the law - Alcohol
This factsheet explains how old you must be to buy and drink alcohol in South Australia and where you may lawfully drink.
Young people and the law - Bullying at school
This factsheet explains what bullying is, when bullying may be a crime, and what steps you can take to stop bullying.
Young people and the law - Drugs
This factsheet explains common drug crimes under South Australian law and what police can do if they suspect you have drugs.
Young people and the law - E-scooters and e-bikes
This factsheet explains the South Australian laws that apply to riding e-scooters and e-bikes, including where you can ride them and how fast.
Young people and the law - Graffiti
This factsheet explains what graffiti is, when it is illegal and what may happen if you are caught marking graffiti or carrying graffiti implements.
Young people and the law - Police and your rights
This factsheet explains some of the powers police have in South Australia, your rights when interacting with police, and what you should do if you have a complaint against the police.
Young people and the law - Pornography, sexual images and online safety
This factsheet explains some of the laws that apply to pornography and sexually explicit material, and what to do if someone has shared, or threatened to share, a sexual or invasive image of you without your consent.
Young people and the law - Public transport
This factsheet explains the laws that apply to using public transport in South Australia and when you may be banned or fined for criminal behaviour.
Young people and the law - Sexual activity and consent
This factsheet explains sexual activity and the law in South Australia, including the age of consent, what consent means, how to know if someone is consenting, and what it means if sexual activity occurs without consent.
Young people and the law - Smoking and vaping
This factsheet explains how old you must be to buy and use cigarettes and vapes in South Australia, and outlines some of the places where it may be a crime to smoke or vape.
Young people and the law - Social media and online conduct
This factsheet explains some of the key laws that apply to using social media, including the age restrictions that apply to some social media platforms in Australia, and the circumstances in which posting photos or images of criminal conduct may be illegal. It also sets out police powers to access your devices and online content, and some tips to stay safe online.
Young people and the law - Tattoos and piercings
This factsheet explains how old you must be to get a tattoo, a piercing or a body modification in South Australia, and other rules that apply to these procedures.
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.
What do These Legal Words Mean?
A basic dictionary of common criminal law words for young people.
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