Legal Fact Sheets
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These fact sheets are designed to provide information about your legal rights and how you can seek legal advice and assistance. They are updated regularly.
If you are experiencing a legal issue, you can call NCLC on (03) 9310 4376 or email us at admin@northernclc.org.au to make an appointment to speak with a lawyer.
Information and examples of visa abuse, and how the law can help protect you from it.
Visa Abuse
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Family Law
How does the law approach parenting arrangements and division of property after a separation, including when family violence is involved?
Education
Thinking about enrolling to study? Here's everything you need to know.
You may be able to get legal help for your Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) matter before it goes to court through the Early Resolution Service.
Family Violence
Taking Your Child
Overseas
Advice for taking your child overseas when there has been a relationship breakdown, or when family violence has occurred and a Family Violence Intervention Order is in place.
Starting Work
Advice for for anyone starting a new job or entering the workforce. It answers some common questions about employment, your workplace rights, and where to get help if needed.
Parental Leave
Welcoming a new child into your family is a life-changing experience, and understanding your workplace rights can make it easier to balance your work and personal responsibilities. Here’s everything you need to know about parental leave
Sexual Harassment
at Work
While a person who sexually harasses someone is primarily responsible for their own behaviour, in some cases employers can also be held responsible.
Underpayment
This fact sheet is for anyone who wants to understand their rights when it comes to being paid correctly in the workplace. It explains common issues around underpayment, how to identify if you're being underpaid, and what steps you can take to resolve the issue.
Scams
Scams are attempts to steal your
money and personal data by tricking you. Scammers can be very clever and can seem genuine. There are many scams operating and new ones are developing every day.
Anti-Racism
In Australia, it is against the law to offend, insult, humiliate, intimidate or discriminate against someone because of their race, skin colour, background, nationality, ethnicity, or migrant status. Here's what you can do if you experience racism and discrimination.
Child Support
If you are the primary carer for a child under 18 and are separated, then you may be entitled to child support. Here's what you need to know.
International Parent
Child Abduction
There are steps you can take if you are worried your child might be taken overseas by their other parent without your permission.
Pets and Separation
What to consider if you have a pet and are currently going through a separation with your partner.
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Drop Shipping
Have you ever seen an advertisement promising you can make a lot of money working from home? Learn about the legalities of 'drop shipping'.
Registering a Birth
Have you recently had a baby? Here’s what you need to do to register the birth in Victoria.