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Oi neophermenoi kai o nomos – Newcomers and the Law

Abstract

Small publication about Australian law for newcomers

Translation

THE NEWCOMER AND THE LEGISLATION

Τhe Australian legislation aims at the fair treatment of both citizens and residents.

It is based on the English legislation, which, along with Roman legislation, is one of the great legal systems passes on to the modern world.

The Australian law consists of the "common law" and the "equality law" which is shaped by decisions of judges of the High Courts of England and Australia, laws passed by the Federal Parliament and State Parliaments and public authorities.

Many migrants - particularly from non-English speaking countries - know little or nothing about how the law can help and protect them in Australia. This booklet tries to give a simple interpretation of the law to newcomers - and to explain their rights.

Common legal terms used in this booklet are written in capital letters and their meaning is given in a special list on page 21.

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