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 The law for young people by age
10 years
You can be charged for criminal offences.
14 years
If you are charged for a criminal offence, the court does not need to prove that you had the ability to understand that what you did was wrong.
15 years
You can get your own Medicare Card.
16 years
It is illegal to have sex with anyone who is under the age of 16.
You can apply for a learner licence.
You can get a boat licence or a student pilot’s licence.
You can receive Centrelink benefits.
You can leave school.
You can get a full time job.
You can work in an underground mine.
17 years
You can apply for your driver licence.
You can be charged as an adult for criminal offences.
18 years
You can get married.
You can buy cigarettes, but you can not give cigarettes to anyone under 18 unless you are their parent or guardian.
You can buy alcohol and drink in public bars and clubs.
You must vote in Local, State and Federal elections and referendums.
You can make a valid Will. If you are younger and married, you can also make a Will.
You can get a tattoo.
You can gamble at a TAB, a club or a casino.
You can be held responsible for signing contracts.
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