Legal Information

Also check the
Tertiary Law
page for other sites. They are, however, primarily for law students and professionals.

General Legal Information

Australian Government Sites :

Australian Government - National Security
Find all relevant information through this site.
Australia’s Legal System
Discover how our legal system operates.
Family Law Online
‘Designed to give you quick and easy access to Australian family law system and referral information. Search using keywords or browse by clicking on an appropriate topic heading’.
Links to Australian Government Law Sites
Through the Federal Attorney-General’s Department. This provides a range of links to commonwealth and state, to cover legislative and legal information in Australia.
Window on the Law
Developed by the Attorney-General’s Department. All about this, Australian law in general, Federal legislation, … .

Australian Sites, Other :

AussieLegal
A beginning point. Select a state to find information, read up on rights, find information on everything from forming a company to making a will.
Australia Legal Information Centre
Sections covering a dictionary, links to US, Canada, New Zealand and the UK, fun, kids, a museum, a Police Station and more.
Australian Law on the Internet
From the National Library.
Crimestoppers
Nationwide reporting and provider of information.
Internet Law
Learn about the laws that relate to the Internet.
LawCentral Online
[Australian Legal Document Shop]
‘LawCentral allows you to learn about the law and create your own professionally drafted legal documents online.’
Law For You
Arranged by state and territory so it is immediately relevant to where you are. Matches you with a lawyer. Also information sheets and kits.
Law Foundation
New South Wales Law & Justice Foundation site. Research, publications, helpful links covering both advice and information & research, research activities, grants, judgements and courts. Valuable site.
Lawstuff
National Children’s and Youth Law Centre targeting people under 25. Advice, information, legal cartoons, case studies and more.
Lawyersearch
Get Free, no obligation advice from lawyers who can help you with building, conveyancing and property matters. The lawyers will then give you an idea of what costs are involved for further help.
Legalmart
A ‘protected’ site. Online consultations, lawyer matching, newsletter, case studies and legal information.
National Legal Aid
Everything you wanted to know about legal aid.
Redfern Legal Centre Fact Sheets
Fact sheets provide information about a wide variety of legal matters.
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 downloadable .pdf document will answer questions in this area. You can also download a Court Structure diagram in .pdf format.
Wilpac
Don’t want to go to a lawyer for your will but want it still to be foolproof ? This is definitely one site that can help you.

General Sites & Portals :

Duhaime & Company
Some legal humour with jokes, sayings, some of the dumbest things ever said and more. Canadian based company.
Dumb Laws
Read about ‘dumb’ laws from around the world, including some from Australia.
Internet Law Library - Australian Law
The section of this library related to Australia.
Passenger Rights
A US site which may not be all that valuable but it does provide advice about exactly how you should write a complaint out and how to complain about things.

Jury Duty :

Information for Jurors, Queensland
About Juries, Practice & Procedures, downloadable .pdf brochures and more.
Jury Duty, Australian Capital Territory
Everything from the Jury Roll to parking for Jurors.
Jury Duty, New South Wales
The Role of Juries, FAQs, Payments, Exemptions, publications and contact details.
Jury Duty Northern Territory
Virtual Tour of the chambers, FAQs, .pdf downloads and more.
Jury Duty, South Australia
Information from the Sheriff’s Office. There are downloadable .pdf brochures which provide information in addition to what is on the site.
Jury Duty Tasmania
Check the menu on the left for information on all aspects of service as a Juror.
Jury Duty, Victoria
FAQs, selection, Inside the Courtroom, conduct required, what happens, after the trial, locations for duty and much more.
Jury Duty Western Australia
FAQs, being excused, FAQs for employers and more.

Legal Aid - State & Territory Sites
Links at the local level for those needing, and qualifying for, legal aid. Each site provides general information, information on how to apply, where offices are, what services are available, FAQs and more.

State Government & Territory Sites :

ACT - Law & Justice
Practical information and advice. Access by clicking on the ‘Law & Justice Link in the ‘Individuals’ Menu.
New South Wales :

LawAccess Online
‘On this site you will find legal information and assistance services to help with your legal issues.’
Lawlinks
New South Wales Attorney General’s site. Done in strands to appeal to different groups including lawyers. Also describes legal responsibilities, jury duty, legal aid, etc..
Legal Information Access Centre
‘An initiative of the State Library of New South Wales and the Law and Justice Foundation of New South Wales, jointly funded by the Public Purpose Fund and the Library … with the primary object of providing access to legal information for the general public in New South Wales.’
Victims of Crime
A New South Wales site for people who have suffered as a result of crimes being committed.

Northern Territory Government
[Law & Safety]
Extensive range of links connecting to all things legal in the Northern Territory.
South Australia :

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

Law & Public Safety : Tasmania
Four major areas and a listing of sub-topics about specific aspects.
Law & Safety : Queensland
Quick links to areas, related links and several major topic areas.
Leg@lonline : The Legal Channel
‘Legalonline is the Victorian Government’s legal information website - it is the Law made clear and simple. Anytime. You can find the information you need to take the next step. Fact sheets, links to legal practitioners, relevant legislation and agencies are all provided’.
Western Australia - J-Net
All the help you need for legal matters in Western Australia. A range of topics done in directories.