Know Your Rights in Australia

Free, direct answers to the most common legal questions Australians ask — grounded in the Fair Work Act, Australian Consumer Law, Privacy Act, and state legislation.

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Unfair Dismissal in Australia: Your Rights and What to Do
Dismissed without a valid reason or fair process? The Fair Work Act 2009 protects most Australian wo...
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Illegal Eviction in Australia: Your Rights as a Tenant
A landlord in Australia cannot evict you without proper notice and a tribunal order. Changing locks ...
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Employer Has Not Paid My Wages in Australia: Your Rights
Underpayment is wage theft in Australia. The Fair Work Ombudsman can investigate and recover your un...
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How to Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Australia
You can get a free domestic violence protection order from any local court or police station in Aust...
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Your Rights When Arrested in Australia
When arrested in Australia, you have the right to silence, the right to a lawyer, and the right to n...
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How to File a Consumer Complaint in Australia
The Australian Consumer Law gives you the right to repairs, replacements, and refunds. File complain...
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Your Data Privacy Rights in Australia — Privacy Act 1988
The Privacy Act 1988 gives you the right to access, correct, and complain about misuse of your perso...
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Child Support in Australia: Your Rights and How to Apply
Services Australia (Child Support) calculates and collects child support for Australian families. Bo...
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Hospital Refused Emergency Treatment in Australia — Your Rights
Public hospitals in Australia must treat all emergency patients regardless of ability to pay. Medica...
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Child Expelled from School in Australia — Your Rights
Schools in Australia must follow a formal process before suspending or expelling a student. You have...
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