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Government and rights

Do you have questions about discrimination or human rights? About immigration or freedom of information?

 

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Find a range of fact sheets dealing with issues including asylum seekers, fast track processing, providing evidence of identity, refugees, lodging applications, what happens if you are refused by the Department, bridging visas and detention. 

 

This guide is published by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services. It has detailed information on social security law, including income and assets, rates and payment methods, and income management.

 

Commonwealth legislation dealing with immigration, including visas, sponsorship and deportation.

 
The NSW Ombudsman is an independent and impartial watchdog, watching over most NSW public sector and many private sector agencies. Find information about their role and the complaints process.

Looking for more? The State Library has a wealth of legal information in its collections. Try searching our various resources to find more.

Legislation and case law

NSW legislation

Find all NSW legislation, including current and historical Acts, Regulations, Gazettes and Bills. 

NSW caselaw

Find cases from NSW courts and tribunals, including the Supreme Court, Local Court, and the Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)

AustLII

Find legislation and cases from all Australian jurisdictions.

Federal Register of Legislation

Find all Commonwealth legislation, including current and historical Acts, Legislative Instruments, Gazettes and Bills.