Your Rights

It is important that you know what your rights are so that you can become a wise consumer and a clued up citizen.

Take a look at what you can and can't do, what help there is if you have questions about your rights and who makes sure your rights are protected.

Outside the Law

The law can affect us in different ways but it should protect us from crime, discrimination and exploitation. This section tells you how to stay safe and stand up for your rights.

Find out about Police and Crime, Discrimination and what you can do on our Age and the Law page.

You as a Citizen

Have you registered to vote? Find out how and why.

You as a Consumer

Brief guide to your rights as a consumer, includes popular shopping questions and answers plus links to lots of info and advice.

Last Updated: October 2, 2009