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.
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
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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
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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
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dun&bradstreet (Fraud service)
Combat the financial, operational and compliance costs of fraud with Australia’s leading electronic identification solutions.
Web Address: http://dnb.com.au/solutions-crs-fraud.html
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Australian Press Council
The Australian Press Council was established in 1976 and is responsible for promoting good standards of media practice, community access to information of public interest, and freedom of expression through the media. The Council is the principal body with responsibility for responding to complaints about Australian newspapers, magazines and associated digital outlets.
Web Address: http://www.presscouncil.org.au/
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How to report an online crime
The Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN) is a secure reporting and referral service for cybercrime and online incidents which may be in breach of Australian law. Certain reports will be directed to Australian law enforcement and government agencies for further investigation.
Web Address: https://report.acorn.gov.au/
Link Owner: Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network
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Energy Ombudsman
The Energy Ombudsman of Tasmania provides a free, fair and independent dispute-resolution service for electricity and natural gas consumers who have been unable to resolve a complaint with their energy retailer or distributor.
Web Address: http://www.energyombudsman.tas.gov.au/
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Courts and Tribunals Tasmania
As a federated nation, Australia has a two tiered court system: Commonwealth courts and State and Territory courts. The Commonwealth courts include the Family Court, the Federal Magistrates Court, and the Federal Court. The State courts have dual jurisdiction in both criminal and civil matters. Tasmania has two levels of courts, the Magistrates Court and the Supreme Court, along with a range
Web Address: http://www.courts.tas.gov.au/
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Australian Securities & Investments Commission
ASIC is Australia’s corporate, markets and financial services regulator. They contribute to Australia’s economic reputation and wellbeing by ensuring that Australia’s financial markets are fair and transparent, supported by confident and informed investors and consumers. They are an independent Commonwealth Government body. They are set up under and administer the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (ASIC Act), and carry out
Web Address: http://www.asic.gov.au/
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