Beginning a Life in Australia Welcome to Australia dss1690. 12. 15 Edition date
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Criminal offencesA crime is any behaviour or act that is against the law and may result in punishment. Serious crimes include murder, assault, sexual assault, property damage or theft, armed robbery, having sexual relations with children or young people who are below the legal age of consent, driving dangerously, possession, use or sale of illegal drugs, and fraud. It is a serious offence to bribe (offer money to) or attempt to bribe an official, such as a police officer or a federal, state or local government employee. Offering gifts or bribes to influence the decisions of public officials is illegal and will be reported. Owning or carrying weapons, such as guns, without a licence is illegal. Most states and territories have restrictions on carrying other potential weapons in public, such as knives. In an emergency or if you or someone is in immediate danger, telephone 000 and ask for “Police”. See Chapter 2, Get Help. If you have seen a crime or if you have information that may help police solve or prevent a crime, you should contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.com.au or call 1800 333 000. You do not have to give your name. ViolenceViolence towards another person is illegal in Australia and is regarded as a serious crime. A person who commits violent crimes can go to jail, whether they are a man or a woman. Various services exist to support victims of crime or violence, including violence in the home (domestic and family violence). Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual AssaultDomestic and family violence includes behaviour or threats that aim to control a partner or other family member by causing fear or threatening their safety. Domestic and family violence is against the law in Australia. It can include:
Sexual assault is sexual behaviour directed towards another person without their consent. Sexual assault includes:
In Australia, it is against the law to sexually assault anyone. A person who commits sexual assault can go to jail, whether they are a man or a woman. Sexual assault between people in a relationship, marriage or family is also against the law. Women have the same rights as men. Australian laws treat women and men equally. Everyone has the right to live free from violence, in a happy relationship and community. Women do not have to accept being treated badly or harmed. If you or someone you know is in danger, telephone 000 and ask for “Police”. Police in Australia are safe and can be trusted. The Family Safety Pack helps you to understand your rights and where to get support if you need it. There are culturally sensitive counselling services in Australia and it is acceptable to ask them for help. The pack is available in a range of translated languages at www.dss.gov.au/family-safety-pack 1800 RESPECT provides free, confidential telephone and online counselling and information. Counsellors will listen to you, answer questions and can refer you to other support services in your local area. Call 1800 737 732 or go to www.1800respect.org.au MensLine is a counselling service that assists men to manage family and relationship difficulties including issues of violence. Phone 1300 789 978 or go to www.mensline.org.au If you need an interpreter, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) for free on 131 450. TIS National does not provide counselling but can help you to communicate with other services.
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