Gun license course

TasTafe runs courses that will assist participants to meet the requirements for a firearm licence in Tasmania. These training requirements are consistent with the minimum national standards for the granting of firearm licences Australia wide.

Organisation Address: 75 Campbell Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: 1300 655 307

Web Address: https://www.tastafe.tas.edu.au/courses/course/course-in-firearms-safety-approved-for-firearms-licensing-in-queensland/

Link Owner: TasTAFE

Related Links: Categories of firearms license

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Firearms Services

The Tasmania Police website is designed to provide current and prospective firearms licence holders and firearms dealers with a reference point for the requirements relating to firearms licensing and registration in Tasmania.

Organisation Address: Hobart Police Station, 43 Liverpool Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: 03 6230 2111

Web Address: http://www.police.tas.gov.au/services-online/firearms/

Link Owner: Tasmania Police

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Photos & Videos on Your Phone

There are different rules for photographing or recording things depending on whether you are in a public place or on private property.  A public place is a social space that is open and accessible to all, like a park. Generally, you have a right to take photos and videos of public places and the people within them. But if you are

Web Address: http://www.lawstuff.org.au/tas_law/topics/article10

Link Owner: Lawstuff - Know your rights

Also in: Digital law and Safety , Harassment & Bullying , Sexting

Drink and Drug Driving

Alcohol impairs a person’s ability to control a vehicle.  Research suggests that at a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.05, the risk of being involved in a traffic accident is double that of a person who has not been drinking at all. If you are found to be driving under the influence of drugs you may convicted of an offence which

Phone: 1300 366 611 (Legal Aid Tasmania)

Web Address: http://guysgottaknow.com.au/extras/cars-motorbikes/drink-and-drug-driving/

Link Owner: Guys gotta know

Australian Human Rights Commission

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.

Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/rights-disability-and-access/discrimination/federal-human-rights-framework/the-australian-human-rights-commission-ahrc/

Also in: Advocacy , Conservation , Counselling and support , Education , Foreign Affairs

Sex Discrimination

Under the Sex Discrimination Act it is unlawful to discriminate against a person because of sex, marital status, pregnancy, or family responsibilities, or to sexually harass someone.

Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia

Phone: (03) 6223 2500

Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/rights-disability-and-access/discrimination/federal-human-rights-framework/sex-discrimination/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service

Also in: Discrimination , Discrimination at Work , Employee services , Gender Discrimination , Government & Legal Services

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Car accidents

It is an offence for a driver to fail to stop after being involved in a motor accident (s33(1), Traffic Act). The driver must remain at the scene of the crash and give any assistance that is necessary or practicable. Failure to do so may involve a fine of up to 80 penalty points or up to 2 years jail.

Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/accidents-and-insurance/motor-vehicle/what-to-do-after-an-accident/

Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc

Also in: Accidents & Insurance , Traffic offences