Community legal centres are independent community organisations that provide free legal help, including information, referrals, legal education, advice, casework and representation services.
Many of the centres provide general assistance in a range of areas of law, this may include:
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family law and family violence
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credit and debt
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consumer law
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social security
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migration
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tenancy
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discrimination
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employment, and
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child protection.
To find a community legal centre in your state or territory, see the online directory at find legal help.