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Getting legal help during COVID-19

Find sources of legal help during COVID-19.

The law handbook: your practical guide to the law in NSW

The Law handbook provides a practical guide to legal issues which affect people in their everyday lives.

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Legal information for young people

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Find legal information and sources of help for older people.

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Rental advice in the holiday season

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Monday 14 December 2020

Renters can still access advice over the holidays. 

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Resolving a dispute with your energy provider

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Thursday 10 December 2020

The Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) is the government approved dispute resolution scheme for NSW electricity and gas customers, and some water customers.

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