Nature of Legal Capacity
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What is legal capacity?
Legal capacity is a person’s ability to have legal rights and responsibilities and to make legally recognised decisions.
Why do laws set age limits of rights and responsibilities?
Laws use age limits because children and young people are considered to still be developing maturity and judgement.
What is the age of criminal responsibility in Australia?
10 years old
What happens between ages 10-14 in criminal law?
The principle of doli incapax may apply, meaning the prosecution must prove the child understood their actions were seriously wrong, not just naughty.
At what age can a person get a learner drivers licence in most Australian states?
16
At what age can a person vote in Australia?
18
At what age is jury duty compulsory in Australia?
18
At what age can a person legally sign most contracts independently?
18
At what age can a person buy alcohol and cigarettes in Australia?
18
At what age can a person marry in Australia without court approval?
18
In limited circumstances, at what age can a person marry with court and parental consent?
16