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Law and justice

Rights and responsibilities

Human rights

Information and resources about human rights in Australia.

See also: legal rights, law

Discrimination

Information about discrimination and anti-discrimination laws in Australia.

See also: legal rights, law, employment, discrimination, your rights

Health and safety

WorkCover works with employers, workers and the community of NSW to achieve safer and more productive workplaces.

See also: Jobs and workplace, at work, information for employers

Employment rights

Access legal information relating to employment issues and rights.

See also: legal rights, law, working in NSW

Compensation and injuries

Through the workers compensation system, injured workers may have an entitlement to weekly payments, lump sums for permanent impairment, payment of medical bills and intensive rehabilitation assistance.

See also: your rights

Disability rights

People with disabilities have the same human rights as all members of the community. Find out more about disability rights.
See also: legal rights, disability services

Equal Opportunity Employment

EmployABILITY is the NSW Government’s strategy to increase the employment of people with disability, including people with mental illness in the NSW public sector.

See also: Jobs and workplace, employment, discrimination, your rights, disability information

Unfair dismissal

If an employee thinks that he/she has been unfairly dismissed by their employer, it may be possible that an unfair dismissal claim can be made to the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission.

See also: employment, your rights, losing a job

Tenants' rights

These factsheets give an overview of tenants' rights and obligations under NSW law and provide guidance on how to deal with common tenancy issues.

See also: renting

Landlord rights

In this section, you will find information to help you understand what the tenancy laws in NSW mean for you, at the beginning, middle or end of a tenancy.

See also: property, advice for landlords

Consumer rights

Information about your legal rights and responsibilities as a consumer.

See also: legal rights, law, consumer advice

Privacy

Information and resources for members of the public about privacy rights in Australia.

See also: legal rights, law

Copyright

Information about copyright laws and legislation in Australia.

See also: legal rights, law

Accessing Department of Premier and Cabinet information

How to access NSW Government information and the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW).

See also: legal rights, law
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