Comcare

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: Consumer Law , Employee services

Resolving building disputes

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: Consumer Law , Owning Property , Planning & Development , Planning and Development

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Evidence required to support a bond claim

Where a dispute arises about the bond at the end of a tenancy, the Residential Tenancy Commissioner determines how much each party will receive. All parties to the lease will be invited to supply information to support their claim.

Organisation Address: 110 Collins St, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000, Australia

Phone: 1300 135 513

Web Address: http://www.consumer.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/366071/Fact_Sheet_-_Evidence_required_to_support_bond_claim_Jan_2017.pdf

Link Owner: Department of Justice

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E-Commerce: Online Shopping

There are no laws in Australia that specifically deal with online shopping. Legally the same requirements exist whether the purchase is conducted over the internet or offline (e.g. shopping at a retail outlet). Therefore, when you buy goods or services over the internet from an Australian trader, Australian consumer protection laws apply.

Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: (03) 6223 2500

Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/community-and-environment/internet-law-and-internet-commerce/e-commerce-online-shopping/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc

Also in: Buying and Returning

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