It is illegal to carry (or use) drugs including marijuana, cannabis, heroin, cocaine and amphetamines in and out of Australia. There are a number of items that you must declare upon your arrival in Australia including: All food, plant material and animal items. Firearms, weapons and ammunition.
This fact sheet introduces the different types of law that govern Australia – statute law made by parliament, delegated law made by government and common law made by courts.
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If you are 16 years old and above, you can legally have sex (or do another sexual activity) with another person who is 16 years or older as long as you both agree to it.
Under state and territory laws, it is illegal to possess, supply or sell nicotine containing e-cigarettes, except: in specific circumstances. and when they are being supplied or accessed through a prescription.
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Throwing or dropping litter, even unintentionally, is an offence according to the Litter Act 1979. Dumping rubbish of any kind on any land not specified as a waste facility is also considered littering and attracts the same penalties under the Litter Act.
Australia is a common-law jurisdiction, its court system having originated in the common law system of English law. The country's common law is the same across the states and territories (subject to augmentation by statutes).
It is illegal to dress up as Batman and Robin in Australia. Dressing up as the dynamic duo is the same as dressing up as police officers', as the pair is integral to law enforcement.
The Australian Government is committed to protecting and promoting traditional rights and freedoms, including freedom of speech, opinion, religion, association and movement.
Australia's system of government is based on the rule of law. This means that everyone has to obey the law; that no-one, no matter how important or powerful, is above the law.
The Australian authorities have banned from sale a jelly confectionery that has caused the deaths of at least 15 children around the world. The ban, implemented under the Trade Practices Act, will see companies caught selling or importing the mouth-sized jellies liable for a fine of more than A$1m (US$0.54m).
Rice. If you're thinking of stocking up on rice from your home country by bringing it to Australia, think again. Rice is not permitted unless it meets the exclusions listed on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment's urgent actions to protect against khapra beetle webpage.
An owner or occupier of a lot must not deposit or throw on the common property any rubbish, dirt, dust or other material likely to interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of the owner or occupier of another lot or of any person lawfully using the common property.
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No document can be left on a vehicle, building or associated fixed structure without express permission from the registered owner or operator—unless it is for a reasonable purpose like a parking fine or leaving contact details after an accident.
This remote property in Victoria's far west – code named 'Lemon Springs' – is believed to be the site of one of the largest illicit toxic waste dumps ever created in Australia. EPA investigators have found 32 separate dumpsites spread across the 1400-acre Lemon Springs property.
At this stage it appears OnlyFans is currently compliant and legal to use in Australia. Some forms of sexually explicit content depicting consenting adults are prohibited even if they are behind a restricted access system.
Alcohol laws help to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol on individuals, families and communities. Some laws, such as the legal drinking age, are the same across Australia. Other laws, such as where you can drink, are different in each state and territory.
Australian law schools confer the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and, in rarer cases, the Juris Doctor (JD). The LLB is a four year course of study, while the JD is a three year curriculum. Both degrees are recognized for the practice of law in Australia in addition to several other countries, as well.
You do not need a permit to bring in tobacco products to Australia as a traveller. You are allowed to bring in duty-free: one unopen packet of up to 25 cigarettes or 25 grams of other tobacco products; and. one open packet of cigarettes.
It is illegal to sell or supply tobacco products to young people under the age of 18. In some states, the police can confiscate your cigarettes or other tobacco products if they think you are under 18. To find out more, visit the Youth Law Australia website and select the state you are in.
Smoking in Australia is restricted in enclosed public places, workplaces, in areas of public transport and near underage events, except new laws in New South Wales that ban smoking within ten metres of children's play spaces. The smoking population of Australia is 11.6%.