10 Humanities Semester 2 2011

The Law and You Am I Old Enough?

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Describe what Legal Aid does? _____________________________________________

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Where is the nearest Legal Aid office? _______________________________________

3.

Write down the phone number for Legal aid for country callers? __________________

4.

Keep a glossary of words that you do not know the meaning of.
definitions. I have included a blank page in the back for your glossary.

5.

People under 18 have three main rights. What are they?

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6.

Describe discrimination. When is it unlawful?

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7.

Describe the different types of bullying behaviour and explain why they are
unacceptable. What can you do legally to deal with ongoing bullying behaviour?
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8.

When are you legally able to participate in paid work?

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9.

When can you legally open a bank account? What do you need in order to open an
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10.

How can you obtain a Tax File Number?

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11.

When are you eligible for Youth Allowance?

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12.

Explain the graduated licensing system.

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13.

What are the new Peer Passenger Rules?

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Explain the consequences for hooning?

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15.

When are you old enough to make a will? ____________________________________

16.

Read pages 30 to 36 and write down the 3 most important points that you think this
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17.

When is it legal to change ones name? ______________________________________

18.

When can you obtain your own Medicare card? _______________________________

19.

Read pages 43 and 44 what is the most important point in these pages?
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20.

At what age are you legally able to get a tattoo? ______________________________

21.

At what age are you legally able to get a body piercing? ________________________

22.

How does the law differentiate between intimate and non-intimate body
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23.

If you are under 18 are you legally allowed have a meal at a pub where people are
drinking alcohol if you are with friends?
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24.

If you are under 18, who are you legally allowed to be with to eat a meal in licensed
premises? ______________________________________________________________

25.

At what age are you legally allowed to drink, purchase or possess alcohol? _________

26.

What are the rules regarding alcohol and L or P Plates? _________________________

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27.

Write 5 important points about the law and drugs.

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What should you do if someone has taken a drug overdose? _____________________

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29.

Explain the term dangerous articles. _______________________________________

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30.

When are police legally able to search you and your car without a warrant? _________
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31.

The legal age for gambling in Victoria is ______________________________________

32.

The legal age for gambling in New South Wales is ______________________________

33.

What is a contract? _______________________________________________________

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34.

What is a guarantor? _____________________________________________________

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35.

When would you need a guarantor? ________________________________________

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36.

Why are the signs No Refunds or No Refunds on Sale Items illegal? ______________
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37.

When are you entitled to a refund? _________________________________________

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38.

How old do you have to be to sign a mobile phone contract? ____________________

39.

Who is responsible for paying mobile phone bills? _____________________________

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40.

Describe your rights if you are under 18 and you have to speak with the police.
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Is it a criminal offence not to give the police your name and address when asked? ___

42.

Do the police have to give you their name, identification number, police station and
rank when asked? _____

43.

What should you always do if the police ask you to go with them? _________________

44.

Read pages 60 65. Write down the 10 most important points made.
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45.

When can you be taken to Childrens Court rather than Magistrates Court? _________
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46.

Explain why should you obtain legal advice before attending court? _______________
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47.

Explain why you should you obtain legal advice after attending court? _____________
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GLOSSARY
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