Find Legal Answers
Free legal information for the community of New South Wales.
Law Week
NSW Law Week is a week dedicated to learning more about the law. This year's Law Week is being held from 20-26 May.
There will be lots of online activities, opportunities and events available for people to learn more about the law - check the NSW Law Week website for an event near you. Most public libraries also have a Law Week program of events and activities, so check with your local library.
Legal information
Find information on popular legal topics.
You can find information about neighbours, wills, renting, employment and more.
You'll also find legal information for older people, young people, in community languages, for Aboriginal people, and for students.
Books online
The Find Legal Answers Tool Kit is a collection of plain language books answering everyday questions about the law.
The books cover a wide range of topics, including debt, wills, neighborhood issues, criminal charges, family law and more.
Find the books online or at your local public library.
Hot Topics is a series of short overviews about the law. Read these to find out about the Australian legal system, courts and tribunals, domestic violence, voting and elections, and working with your lawyer.
Legislation and case law
Use these links to find legislation and legal cases from the Commonwealth, NSW and other Australian states and territories.
Getting help
There are places you can go to find legal help, including Legal Aid NSW, community legal centres and government agencies.
Find out where you can go to get free legal advice and assistance.
Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW provides legal information to anyone with a legal problem in NSW through their legal information and referral service, LawAccess NSW.
Community Legal Centres NSW
Community legal centres provide free legal help to people in need.
Aboriginal Legal Service
Legal information, advice and court representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Find more help
Find more places to get free legal information, advice and assistance, including specialist legal services.