For advice on these issues, contact your local Community Legal Centre
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Below you will find a list of all the links that have been categorised as “Consumer Law”
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 , Consumers, Money & Debt , Counselling and support , Court and Prison services
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 , Consumers, Money & Debt , Counselling and support , Court and Prison services , Digital law and Safety
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: Consumers, Money & Debt , Courts & Tribunals , Neighbourhood Issues , Other Legal Issues , Planning & Development
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: Consumers, Money & Debt , Other Legal Issues
If you have engaged a builder to build or renovate your home, your builder must give you a Residential Building Consumer Guide explaining your rights and responsibilities.
Organisation Address: 110 Collins St, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 135 513
Web Address: http://www.justice.tas.gov.au/building/disputes
Link Owner: Department of Justice
Also in: Owning Property , Planning & Development , Planning and Development
Bankruptcy Options is set up specifically to provide general information to all individuals considering bankruptcy. This information is provided at no cost to you. They help clients across Australia with their debt problems caused by credit cards, personal loans, overdue tax and other debts. As every person has a different set of financial circumstances, different options are available to solve
Web Address: http://www.bankruptcyoptions.com.au/index.htm
Also in: Consumers, Money & Debt , Counselling and support
Tasmanian Law Handbook chapter on the Australian Consumer Law.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/consumers-money-and-debts/australian-consumer-law/introductions-to-acl/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
The law will not enforce all contracts. There are some categories of contract to be wary of. Where a contract is illegal, this may affect its enforceability. Contracts may be illegal under common law principles or they may be illegal under legislation.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/consumers-money-and-debts/contracts-2/illegal-contracts/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Comcare is established under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act). Comcare has functions and responsibilities under the SRC Act, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and the Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005 (ARC Act). Under this legislation Comcare have roles as insurer, regulator and scheme manager. Comcare provide expert advice and services to the Safety, Rehabilitation and
Web Address: http://www.comcare.gov.au/
Also in: Consumers, Money & Debt , Employee services
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) provides automatic guarantees that goods and services will work and do what they are intended for.
Organisation Address: 110 Collins St, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 135 513
Web Address: http://www.consumer.tas.gov.au/fair_trading/guarantees
Link Owner: Department of Justice
