The Commission was established in 1986 as an independent statutory organisation reporting to the Commonwealth Parliament through the Attorney-General. Their vision is human rights: everyone, everywhere, everyday.
Hobart Community Legal Service
The Hobart Community Legal Service (HCLS) is a community organisation whose aims are to foster community awareness of the law, to make the law more equitable and accessible to the public, and to provide free legal information, advice and referral to the general public in southern Tasmania.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Web Address: http://www.hobartlegal.org.au/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
Also in: Advocacy , Consumer Law , Counselling and support , Court and Prison services , Digital law and Safety
edotasmania
EDO Tasmania is a community legal service providing expert information and advice to individuals and groups throughout Tasmania. They can assist with a range of environmental and planning matters, including forestry, development activities, coastal protection, water management, marine farming, mining, climate change adaptation and the protection of cultural heritage.
Web Address: http://www.edotas.org.au/
Also in: Advocacy , Conservation , Education
Federal Court of Australia
The Court’s jurisdiction is broad, covering almost all civil matters arising under Australian Federal law and some summary and indictable criminal matters.
Phone: (03) 6232 1615
Web Address: http://www.fedcourt.gov.au/
Link Owner: Federal Court of Australia
Also in: Alcohol and Other Drugs , Arts Law , Consumer Law , Counselling and support , Court and Prison services
Getyes Solutions
Provides dispute resolution service, workplace wellbeing, injury management assistance and training.
Web Address: http://www.getyes.com.au/
Also in: Counselling and support , Discrimination at Work , Education , Employee services
Legal Aid
The Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania provides a range of legal services across Tasmania, including information and education, early intervention services, telephone advice, duty lawyer services, mediation and legal representation in court.
Web Address: https://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au/
Also in: Advocacy , Counselling and support , Court and Prison services , Courts & Tribunals , Education
Hobart Community Legal Service
Hobart Community Legal Service provides legal information, advice and representation to people in the greater Hobart region, primarily in relation to welfare rights, employment, child support, discrimination and consumer credit law.
Web Address: http://www.hobartlegal.org.au
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Also in: Discrimination , Family & Relationships , Health & Ageing , Neighbourhood Issues , Planning & Development
Centrelink (Department of Human Services)
Centrelink are responsible for the development of service delivery policy and provide access to social, health and other payments and services. On 26 October 2004, Centrelink was created as part of the Finance and Administration portfolio. The Human Services Legislation Amendment Act 2011 integrated Medicare Australia and Centrelink into the Department of Human Services on 1 July 2011.
Web Address: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/
Also in: Advocacy , Aged Care , Alcohol and Other Drugs , Counselling and support , Court and Prison services
Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal
The Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal is an independent statutory body set up under the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal Act 1993. The objectives of the Tribunal are to: promote the sustainable development of natural and physical resources and the maintenance of ecological processes and genetic diversity; provide for the fair, orderly and sustainable use and development of air,
Web Address: http://www.rmpat.tas.gov.au/
Also in: Consumer Law , Courts & Tribunals , Neighbourhood Issues , Other Legal Issues , Planning & Development
Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading (DOJ)
The Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading (CAFT) provides a diverse and extensive range of services and information to the Tasmanian community, in order to encourage a fair, safe and equitable marketplace.
Web Address: http://www.consumer.tas.gov.au/
Also in: Consumer Law , Other Legal Issues