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
Also in: Alcohol and Other Drugs , Arts Law , Consumer Law , Consumers, Money & Debt , Counselling and support
Tasmanian Human Rights Act Campaign
A Human Rights Act will help Tasmania create a fairer, more prosperous and more united future where everyone is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Web Address: https://www.tashumanrightsact.org/
Link Owner: Tasmanian Human Rights Act Campaign
Also in: Disability Discrimination , Discrimination , Discrimination at Work , Housing , Human Rights
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 , Consumers, Money & Debt , Counselling and support
Racial Discrimination
National laws prohibit racial discrimination provide for equality before the law on the ground of race.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
Also in: Discrimination , Discrimination at Work , Government & Legal Services , Racial Discrimination , Work & Workers
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Refugee Legal Service Tasmania
The Refugee Legal Service Tasmania provides advice to refugees, asylum seekers and other humanitarian entrants who reside in Tasmania.
Web Address: http://www.rlstas.com
Department of Foreign and Trade
The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the government. They work with other government agencies to ensure that Australia’s pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively.
Web Address: http://dfat.gov.au/pages/default.aspx
Also in: Advocacy , Foreign Affairs
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Passports)
Information on Australian passports.
Web Address: https://www.passports.gov.au/Pages/home.aspx
Also in: Foreign Affairs
Federal Circuit Court of Australia
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia was established by the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999 formerly the Federal Magistrates Act) and its jurisdiction at inception was conferred by the Federal Magistrates (Consequential Amendments) Act 1999. These Acts received royal assent on 23 December 1999. The Court is an independent federal court under the Australian Constitution. It is a federal court of
Web Address: http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fccweb/home
Also in: Advocacy , Consumer Law , Consumers, Money & Debt , Court and Prison services , Finance
Introduction to Immigration
Immigration is a huge area of law, regulating the movement of people in to and out of Australia.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
Also in: Foreign Affairs
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