Legal advice and information

If you have a problem related to the legal system there are community and government agencies to advise you.

Community Legal Centres

Community Legal Centres provide free consultations, and operate in community locations across the state.

Online resources: http://www.clcnsw.org.au/index.php (opens an external site)

Community Legal Centres NSW also provide a dedicated legal advice service for International students in NSW (pdf, 61kb). The service provides advice on housing matters, fines, debts, car accidents, employment, discrimination, family law, domestic violence, and how these problems can affect student visas. Contact telephone number is: 02 9698 7645

Legal Aid NSW

Legal Aid provides a range of services to people who need advice, assistance and representation, and who qualify for legal aid.

Online resources: http://legalaidnsw.com.au/ (opens an external site)

Mediation of disputes

For free and independent mediation of conflicts and disputes outside of the legal system contact the Community Justice Centres.

Online resources: http://www.cjc.nsw.gov.au/ (opens an external site)