If you buy products online, or travel to or from Australia, there are rules about what plants and animals you can purchase or bring with you. Go to www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/travellers-shoppers
To check whether your luggage breaks wildlife laws, go to www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/travellers-shoppers/tourist-souvenirs
There are also laws about what plants and animals can be transported within Australia. If you plan to travel within Australia, go to www.quarantinedomestic.gov.au/ to check the requirements for carrying items into your destination.
There is no death penalty in Australia.
There are laws against littering, polluting or disposing of wastes without permission or creating excessive noise.
Disputes with neighbours
Many areas of dispute between neighbours are also subject to laws. There are dispute resolution and mediation services which may help to resolve these problems as an alternative to going to court.
For more information:
State or Territory
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Service
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Website
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ACT
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Conflict Resolution Service
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www.crs.org.au/pdf/Healthy_neighbourhoods_brochure.pdf
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NSW
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Information about the law in NSW
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www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/guides/neighbours/
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NT
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Community Justice Centre
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www.cjc.nt.gov.au/
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Qld
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Queensland Government
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www.qld.gov.au/law/housing-and-neighbours/
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SA
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Legal Services Commission of SA
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www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/ch31s01.php
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Tas.
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Hobart Community Legal Service
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www.hobartlegal.org.au/tasmanian-law-handbook/community-and-environment/neighbourhood-disputes/introduction
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Vic.
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Victoria Legal Aid
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www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/find-legal-answers/disputes-with-neighbours
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WA
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Legal Aid WA
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www.legalaid.wa.gov.au/InformationAboutTheLaw/Homes/neighbours/Pages/NeighboursCommonProblems.aspx
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See also Chapter 12, Civic Participation
All states and territories have organisations that inform people of their legal rights and obligations, and improve their access to the justice system.
Legal Aid agencies provide legal advice and help to eligible clients on criminal matters, family breakdown, family violence, migration, mental health, social security, debt and traffic offences:
State or Territory
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Legal Aid Agency
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Telephone
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Website
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ACT
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Legal Aid ACT
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1300 654 314
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www.legalaidact.org.au/
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NSW
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Legal Aid NSW
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1300 888 529
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www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/
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NT
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Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission
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1800 019 343
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www.nt.gov.au/ntlac
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Qld
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Legal Aid Queensland
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1300 651 188
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www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/
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SA
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Legal Services Commission of South Australia
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1300 366 424
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www.lsc.sa.gov.au/
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Tas.
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Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
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1300 366 611
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www.legalaid.tas.gov.au/
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Vic.
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Victoria Legal Aid
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1300 792 387
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www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/
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WA
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Legal Aid Western Australia
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1300 650 579
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www.legalaid.wa.gov.au/
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Community legal centres provide legal advice and help with a variety of matters. Some offer community classes where you can learn more about your legal rights and responsibilities.
National Legal Organisations
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Website
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National Association of Community Legal Centres
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www.naclc.org.au/
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Children’s and Youth Law Centre
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www.lawstuff.org.au/
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Women’s Legal Services
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www.wlsa.org.au/
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