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Victoria's laws about lighting fires in public places, setting off fireworks and deliberately destroying property with fire.

Information about where to get help with business and commercial law issues in Victoria.

Centrelink provides services and social security payments on behalf of a number of government departments.

Information about the legal system, including lawyers, courts and out-of-court options for resolving disputes.

This page has information for the Victorian community about legal issues relating to the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Information about debt and bankruptcy. Debt is money that is owed through an agreed contract. Bankruptcy is a legal process where you are declared to be unable to pay your debts.

Information about defamation and where to get help if you have been defamed or have been accused of defaming someone

Discrimination means being treated unfairly, or not as well as others, because of a personal characteristic that is protected by law. These include age, sex, gender identity, race or disability.

The law regarding common issues of disputes between neighbours, including fences and trees.

Information about the law relating to drug and alcohol consumption.

All employees have rights, entitlements and obligations, even if they are not in writing.

Information about the infringements system and what happens if fines are not paid on time.

What happens at court for different legal matters.

How administration and guardianship orders work and the role of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

The law says you can’t carry, possess or use a weapon, including guns, knives, and other weapons and ‘dangerous articles’, to hurt people or to defend yourself.

Learn about housing and the law, including renting, homelessness and property damage.

Information about different types of visas, becoming an Australian citizen and appealing visa decisions.

Learn what the law says about mental health issues and disabilities, and your rights when it comes to police involvement, treatment and discrimination.

Common charges against dog owners under the Domestic Animals Act 1994.

How to make arrangements for the ongoing responsibilities of children if you are separating, including the financial support paid by parents to help with the costs of a child aged under 18.

Your rights when you are speaking with the police, or if you are searched or arrested.

Public transport offences relate to ticketing and behaviour on or near buses, trains and trams. You can be fined or charged for these offences.

Information about relationship breakdown, parenting and children, and sex and the law.

Sexual harassment is against the law when it occurs in employment and in other areas of public life.

Laws about behaviour in public are mostly concerned with keeping order or keeping the peace.

Information about traffic offences and what happens if you have to appear in court about a traffic offence.

Learn about rights and where to get support for people who have suffered physical or emotional injury, or financial loss because of a crime.

Information about violent behaviour, abuse and personal safety.

Information about Wills and other legal documents that allow you to control who will make decisions while you are still alive, if you’re not able to make them yourself.

The information on this page is about common legal issues for young people in Victoria. Know your legal do’s and don’ts. Understand your rights. Look after yourself and your friends.