Your Rights
Where to go for help
This section provides sources and core information for organisations such as Legal Aid, Community Legal Centres, The Commonwealth Ombudsman, Appeals and Complaints Tribunals, Legal and advocacy services for Australians over 50.
Provides a 24 hour legal representation service for Indigenous Australians.
Provides independent reviews of a wide range of administrative decisions made by the Australian Government and some non-government bodies.
Allows anyone to make a complaint about any issue that affects a person who is, or was, eligible to receive Commonwealth funded aged care services.
If you believe that you have been adversely affected by the defective administration of a Commonwealth department or agency, you may be able to get assistance.
Independent organisations that provide legal advice and advocacy for groups and individuals.
Provide holistic assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and children who are victims of family violence.
Eight independent legal aid commissions provide a broad range of legal aid services and legal representation.
A new book released by Alzheimers’ Australia.
Investigates straightforward and complex complaints from people who believe they have been unfairly treated by the Complaints Resolution Scheme.
Provides extensive information and advice to employers and employees about Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs).
A statutory body established to review decisions made in relation to social security, education or training payments.
An independent Tribunal set up by the Australian Government to deal with complaints about superannuation funds, annuities and deferred annuities and retirement savings accounts.
An advocate for the recognition and enforcement of rights to achieve greater autonomy and a better quality of life for older people.
Do you want to know about your consumer rights? Do you need more information about how businesses should act when selling you goods and services? Contact the ACCC or the office of fair trading in your state.
Administers Commonwealth laws relating to human rights infringements and discrimination.
