Legal information

Find information on popular legal topics and for different groups of people in the community.

Information on popular legal topics

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Disputes between neighbours

Find out about the the main types of neighbourhood disputes including disagreements about fences, trees and noise.

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Wills, estates and planning ahead

Find out what to consider when writing a will, appointing a power of attorney or enduring guardian and how to arrange a funeral.

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Renting and housing

Find out about the laws that govern housing, whether you are renting, in social housing or own a home. 

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Money, debt and fines

Find out about debt, fines and bankruptcy.

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Cars and driving

Find out what to do if you have had a car accident or have been charged with a driving offence.

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Family law

Find out about separation and divorce.  

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Courts and the legal system

Find out how laws are made and what happens when you go to court.

Apprehended Violence Orders

Find out about getting an AVO or responding to an AVO.

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Employment

Find out about the laws that affect how you work, including discrimination and unfair dismissal.

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Government and rights

Find out about how to make a complaint or get information from a government department, and about discrimination, Centrelink and immigration.

Information for the community

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Legal information for older people

Find out where you can go to get free legal advice, assistance and information relevant to older people.

Legal information for young people

Find out where you can go to get free legal advice, assistance and information relevant to young people. 

Legal information in community languages

Find out where you can get legal information in community languages.

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Legal information for Aboriginal people

Find out where you can go to get free legal advice, assistance and information specially designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Legal information for students

Find information and resources for HSC Legal Studies students and teachers.