Am I old enough? Common legal issues for young people

About this booklet

This free booklet is for young people who want to know about how the law in Victoria affects them. It has information about:

• what you can and can't do because of your age
• your rights
• school, bullying and the internet
• issues relating to work, finding a place to live and driving
• relationships, identity and family issues
• alcohol, cigarettes and other drugs
• dealing with the police, security guards and public transport inspectors
• where to get help.

Changes to the law

Some laws discussed in this booklet have changed. Visit our legal information pages for up-to-date information on:

• Sex and consent and stealthing
• Sexting and child abuse material
• Police powers
• Protective services officers' powers.