Legal Information

The Law is an area that is poorly understood by most people who demonstrate little need to change this until it impacts upon them. Many people have a lifetime without any obvious impact upon them, though there may have been numerous instances outside their direct knowledge.

The aim of this page is to provide basic information and resources to expand this. It links to government agencies and organisations at Commonwealth and State/Territory level, gives information about areas such as legal aid and jury duty and other information.

There are connections for finding everyday legal information, including for specific groups. You can even find a lawyer !

For those who wish to go further, check the Legal Studies page, though this is primarily designed for tertiary students and professionals.

Government Bodies

Australian Government

Attorney-General’s Department
‘Serves the people of Australia by providing essential expert support to the Government in the maintenance and improvement of Australia’s system of law and justice and its national security and emergency management systems’.
Australian Government - National Security
All relevant information through this site.
Australia’s Legal System
How our legal system operates.
Comlaw
‘Integral part of the Australian Law Online initiative to bring low- or no-cost access to the law for the community. Maintained by the Australian Attorney-General’s Department. Incorporates the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments’.
Family Law Online
‘Access to Australian family law system and referral information. Search using keywords, browse by clicking on an appropriate topic heading’.
Family Relationships Online
‘Provides all families with access to information about family relationship issues, from building better relationships to dispute resolution. Allows families to find out about a range of services that can assist them to manage relationship issues, including agreeing on appropriate arrangements for children after parents separate’.
Links to Australian Government Law Sites
Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department. Links to Commonwealth and state legislative and legal information.

State & Territory

ACT - Justice & Community Safety
Practical information, advice. Select options from the menu at the top.

New South Wales

Find Legal Answers
‘State Library of New South Wales and the Law and Justice Foundation of New South Wales. Primary object of providing access to legal information for the general public in New South Wales’.
LawAccess Online
‘Legal information, assistance services to help with your legal issues’.
Lawlinks
New South Wales Attorney General. Done in strands to appeal to different groups including lawyers. Legal responsibilities, jury duty, legal aid, etc..
Victims of Crime
For people who have suffered as a result of crimes being committed.

Northern Territory Government
Links connecting to all things legal in the Northern Territory.

South Australia

Courts Administration Authority SA
Information targets a wide range of readers. Also a mock court experience and answers questions.
Crime, Justice & the Law
‘For people appearing before courts, victims, juries, police, legal professionals, the community’. Online services, information on law enforcement, courts, justice.
Victims of Crime : South Australia

Law & Public Safety : Tasmania
Four major areas, listing of sub-topics on specifics.
The Victorian Law Handbook [Fitzroy Legal Service]
‘Your practical guide to the law in Victoria’. As well as the handbook there are Fact Sheets, Law 4 Community - Find a Victorian Legal Support Service, education services and links.
Western Australia - J-Net
All the help for legal matters in Western Australia. Topics in directories.
Your Rights, Crime And The Law : Queensland
Quick links to areas, related links, several major topics.

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Other Information

General Sites

Duhaime & Company
Legal humour with jokes, sayings, some of the dumbest things ever said more. Canadian company. Select Law Fun from the main menu, then specific area.
Dumb Laws
Dumb laws from around the world, including Australia.
Internet Law Library - Australian Law
Passenger Rights
US site. Many sections not relevant, but does provide advice on how to complain about things and how to write a complaint.

Jury Duty

Information for Jurors, Queensland
Juries, Practice & Procedures, PDF brochures, more.
Jury Duty, Australian Capital Territory
From the Jury Roll to parking for Jurors.
Jury Duty, New South Wales
Role of Juries, FAQs, Payments, Exemptions, publications, contact details.
Jury Duty Northern Territory
Virtual Tour of the chambers, FAQs, PDF documents, more.
Jury Duty, South Australia
Sheriff’s Office. PDF brochures in addition to what is on the site.
Jury Duty Tasmania
Check menu on the left for everything to dow with being a Juror.
Victoria’s Jury System
FAQs, selection, Inside the Courtroom, conduct, what happens, decisions, after the trial, locations, more. Use Jury Servicen from the menu to access individual topics. PDF documents including Handbook.
Jury Duty Western Australia
FAQs, being excused, FAQs for employers, more.

Legal Aid - State & Territory Sites

Links for those needing and qualifying for legal aid. How to apply, where offices are, what services are available, FAQs, more.

Other Australian Sites

AussieLegal
Beginning point. Select a state for information, read up on rights, everything from forming a company to making a will.
Australia Legal Information Centre
Sections on a dictionary, links to US, Canada, New Zealand & the UK, fun, kids, museum, Police Station, more.
Australian Law on the Internet
The National Library.
Crimestoppers
Nationwide reporting and provider of information.
DIY Legal Research
‘If you are looking for an answer to some legal problem involving Australian law, and you are new to Australian legal research, e.g. an Australian lay citizen researching your legal rights, then this guide is designed for you’. Does not claim to be a replacement for professional legal advice.
Free Legal Advice [Links]
‘We have compiled the following links for people looking for free legal advice and information’.
Internet Law
Laws about the Internet and its use and contents.
LawBuddy
‘LawBuddy is Australia’s premier legal information and lawyer referral portal. It provides legal information through the use of video, as well as links you to reputable and effective Australian lawyers. LawBuddy provides free legal information relating to Family Law, Wills and Estates, Personal Injuries Law and Criminal Law’.
LawCentral Online
Australian Legal Document Shop. ‘Allows you to learn about the law and create your own professionally drafted legal documents online’.
Law For You
By state and territory. Matches you with a lawyer. Information sheets, kits.
Law Foundation
New South Wales Law & Justice Foundation. Research, publications, links for advice, information & research, research activities, grants, judgements, courts. Valuable site.
Lawstuff
National Children’s and Youth Law Centre. Targets people under 25. Advice, information, legal cartoons, case studies, more.
Legalmart
A protected site. Online consultations, lawyer matching, newsletter, case studies, legal information.
National Association of Community Legal Centres
‘Community legal centres [CLCs] are independent, non-profit community organisations that provide free legal services to the public’. Use the directory, find related organisations, other information.
National Legal Aid
Everything about legal aid.
TASC
The Advocacy & Support Centre. ‘Provides a range of collaborative social, legal and educational services to help people and communities in Queensland’.
The Share Housing Survival Guide
From the Redfern Legal Centre, Sydney.
Understanding the Courts
‘What happens if there’s an appeal from the Local Court ? Do appeals from the Family Court go to the Federal Court of Australia or the High Court ?’ This answers questions in this area. Also get a Court Structure diagram.
Wilpac
Don’t want to go to a lawyer for your will but want it to be foolproof ? A site that might help.

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