Victoria's legal system
Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.
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Victoria's laws come from several different sources — the Australian Constitution, Victorian and federal legislation, and common law.
Victoria's laws come from several different sources — the Australian Constitution, Victorian and federal legislation, and common law.
Courts and tribunals apply the law in Victoria and throughout Australia.
Courts and tribunals apply the law in Victoria and throughout Australia.
Many government bodies and institutions deal with the law and law-related matters - here are some of the most significant.
Many government bodies and institutions deal with the law and law-related matters - here are some of the most significant.
Victoria is home to many statutory and independent bodies that offer free or low-cost legal services.
Victoria is home to many statutory and independent bodies that offer free or low-cost legal services.
Before old laws are amended or new laws are made, a number of organisations and bodies undertake considerable consultation, research and planning.
Before old laws are amended or new laws are made, a number of organisations and bodies undertake considerable consultation, research and planning.
In Victoria, legal professionals work across many organisations and bodies, as well as providing advice and appearing in court.
In Victoria, legal professionals work across many organisations and bodies, as well as providing advice and appearing in court.
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Resources and general know-how to be an active citizen
Resources and general know-how to be an active citizen
Guidance and information to support people using the courts
Guidance and information to support people using the courts
Identifying when your issue or problem has a legal aspect and learn how the law can help.
Identifying when your issue or problem has a legal aspect and learn how the law can help.
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