Law and justice

Changes to residential tenancy laws We're making residential tenancy laws simpler and more consistent.

Liquor licensing reforms Changing liquor licensing to be more flexible for businesses operating in Canberra's night-time economy.

Occupational mobility for interstate workers Making it easier to work between states and territories across Australia.

Laws in the ACT Read ACT legislation and related information.

Human rights in the ACT Learn about how your rights are protected and how to complain if your rights have been breached.

ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Learn about the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

ACT Courts Learn about the supreme and magistrates courts of the ACT.

Understanding bail Learn about when someone is charged with an offence and then released on bail until their court case.

Sentencing  Learn about sentencing, types of sentences and how courts make sentencing decisions.

Adult corrective services Learn about adult corrective services in the ACT.

Data on the criminal justice system Data and information sources about the ACT criminal justice system.

Victim support services Victim Support ACT provides support for victims of crime and their families.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples justice services Find community-led justice support services and programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Legal support services Find legal support services.

The National Redress Scheme Learn about the Scheme and how to apply if you experienced institutional child sexual abuse.

About the restorative justice service Learn about what the restorative justice service is and how the service works.

Information for people who have been harmed Find out the benefits and what to expect if you participate in restorative justice as a person who has been harmed.

Information for people who have caused harm  Find out the benefits and what to expect if you participate in restorative justice as a person who has caused harm.