Courts and the legal system

A guide for people who owe or are owed a debt of $10,000 or less and are going through the court process.

This chapter covers Australia's legal system including common, statute, criminal and civil law, courts and tribunals, time limits, appeals, legal documents, and legal research.

An overview of the elements of our system and how it developed, covering how law is made, what the law deals with and the roles of the legislature, judiciary and executive.

This issue will help you to understand the role of lawyers and includes practical information about how to work with a lawyer, lawyers duties, ethics, costs and complaints.

A practical guide to representing yourself in a non-criminal court or tribunal. It covers all areas of non-criminal law, including debt, tenancy, family law, and appeals of government decisions.

Helps defendants to drink driving charges prepare for court, including information about whether to plead guilty, whether to get a lawyer, preparing for court, and what happens on the day of court.

A practical guide to defending a criminal charge in court which covers areas including arrest and questioning, bail, lawyers and self-representation, and court procedure.