Courts and the legal system
Do you need a lawyer, or are you representing yourself in court? Find information about court procedures and forms. Find out about our legal system.
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Find the JP handbook, and information including how to find a JP and how to become a JP.
The OLSC is an independent statutory body that deals with complaints about lawyers. Find out about the complaints process.
Find links to Federal courts and tribunals, including the High Court, Federal Court and Family Court.
Find out about the NSW Parliament, as well as information including Hansard, Bills and research papers.
Find out about the Australian Parliament, as well as information including Hansard and Bills.
A video designed for newly arrived migrants with limited English language skills covering topics including driving, the police, renting, Centrelink, child protection, family law, and family violence.
How Laws are made, presented as two 10-minute films on YouTube: Parliament and Courts, provides an overview of where Australian laws come from and how new laws are made.
Information from the Parliament of Australia about the Constitution.
The ALRC conducts inquiries and makes recommendations into areas of law at the request of the Attorney-General of Australia. Find information about the law reform process and ALRC reports.
The Commission reviews the law in NSW and makes recommendations for change to the Attorney General. Find their reports.
Looking for more? The State Library has a wealth of legal information in its collections. Try searching our various resources to find more.
