Attorney-General’s Department
Australian Government legal assistance services
An overview of legal aid commissions, community legal centres, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services and specialist services.
Visit the official source ↗TRUSTED PLACES TO START
Australian Legal Help and Official Resources
Private lawyers are only one route to help. These official Australian sources can point you toward legal aid, community services, regulatory bodies and specialised support.
AUSTRALIAN LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Legal Aid, Community Legal Centres and Professional Bodies
Every link below goes to the named organisation. Eligibility, service coverage and information can change, so read the current source and contact the organisation directly.
Law Council of Australia
State and territory law societies and bar associations
Links to professional bodies that can help people find a lawyer or barrister and check local professional information.
Visit the official source ↗Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Marriage, families and separation
Official information about separation, family services, legal advice and some steps in court proceedings.
Visit the official source ↗Attorney-General’s Department
Find family dispute resolution
Information about accredited practitioners and government-funded family dispute resolution services.
Visit the official source ↗Australian Financial Security Authority
Help with debt and insolvency
Official information about debt options, consequences and free financial counselling before formal insolvency decisions.
Visit the official source ↗Attorney-General’s Department
Commonwealth legal financial assistance
Information about Commonwealth assistance schemes for eligible people who cannot meet legal costs.
Visit the official source ↗
LOOKING FOR A PRIVATE LAWYER?
Find a Private Lawyer in Australia
Search by location and area of law. Compare services, then confirm experience, scope, fees and practising status directly.