Being treated fairly
Complaints
Most organisations have complaints bodies or procedures. This includes the police, telecommunication services and health. More ...
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Discrimination
There are state and federal laws to protect against some forms of discrimination. Complaints can be made to the Equal Opportunity Commission WA or the Australian Human Rights Commission. More ... |
Elder abuse
If you are an older person who has friends or family who are using your money or property without permission or isolating your from friends or making threats or in some other way causing you harm you may find this information helpful. More... |
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Privacy and freedom of information
There are state and federal laws to provide access to government files. Federal law also protects privacy in the collection, use and storage of personal information about people. More... |
Rights for young people
Find information here about your rights in a range of situations. More... |
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Social media- be careful what you say or send!
There are many potential problems in the use of social media, such as Facebook. Some of these are covered here. More... |
Stolen Wages Reparation Scheme WA
This scheme was set up to make amends to those Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose wages were controlled by past State governments between 1905 and 1972. Applications for this scheme have now closed. More ...
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Things people say
Offensive comments may not be defamatory. What can you do about threats or verbal abuse or social network abuse that may be bullying or racial harassment? More ...
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Country High School Hostels Ex Gratia Scheme
This Scheme has been established to provide ex gratia payments to eligible applicants who were subjected to abuse as a boarder of a hostel operating under the auspices of the Country High School Hostels Authority during the period 1960-2006. More ... |
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Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
The Royal Commission will look into into how institutions with a responsibility for children have managed and responded to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse. More ...
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Last reviewed: 07/03/2013
Last Modified: 17/04/2013