It is important to know your rights when you face a legal problems, even when we don't think of them as legal.
Victorian Law Week is a time to learn what to do when the law meets your life, where to get help and find out more about the law.
See below some common issues that may concern your rights and where you can go for help.
In Victoria, it is against the law for someone to discriminate against you. Discrimination means being treated unfairly or not as well as others because of things like age, gender, race or relationship status. These things are called ‘protected characteristics’.
There are two types of discrimination that are against the law.
There are dedicated legal assistance services for discrimination if they are eligible.
Disability Discrimination Legal Service gives free legal advice and assistance to anyone who wants to make a complaint about being discriminated against on the grounds of their disability.
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission website has information about a range of discrimination topics.
You can find legal information and may be eligible for free legal advice from Victoria Legal Aid or from your local community legal centre
Otherwise, you can seek help from a private lawyer using the Find Your Lawyer Referral Service. All law firms included in the service provide a free 30-minute interview.
