Civil claims

If someone owes you money you can ask a court to help you get this back.

TasVOCAL

TasVOCAL provides free legal advice for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse in Tasmania to access the National Redress Scheme, compensation and other support services.

Uncollected goods

Information about goods that have been left for repair but never collected.

Significant personal relationships

A couple may register their relationship in Tasmania.

Restraint orders

Restraint orders act as a strong warning to stop someone doing something that is harmful to another person.   

Restraint orders – how to respond

Someone who has a restraint order placed on them should understand the order and what they should do if they want to respond to the order.

Neighbours’ trees

Tree branches overhanging onto your property? Or are tree roots from a neighbours tree causing you issues on your side of the fence?

NDIS – reviewing a decision

If you are unhappy with an NDIS decision, you can ask for it to be reviewed. 

NDIS – overview

National Disability Insurance Scheme (or NDIS) helps people with a disability, their families and carers. If you live with disability, NDIS may be able to pay for the reasonable and necessary supports you need.

Insurance

Insurance is a legal agreement which is designed to financially protect someone after something bad happens — such as a fire, theft, or car accident.

Injuries at work

A workers compensation claim is to cover the costs associated with an injury that occurred at work.

Enduring power of attorney

An enduring power of attorney is a legal document in which you appoint another person to make property and financial decisions for you.