General federal law: Legal aid

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The legal aid commissions are independent statutory bodies that provide legal assistance services to the public, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged.

Legal aid have offices in all state and territories, see below for contact details:

Australian Capital Territory

Legal Aid ACT

https://www.legalaidact.org.au/

(02) 6243 3411

New South Wales

Legal Aid New South Wales

https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/

1300 888 529

Northern Territory

Legal Aid Northern Territory

https://www.legalaid.nt.gov.au/

1800 019 343

Queensland

Legal Aid Queensland

https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au

1300 651 188

South Australia

Legal Services Commission of South Australia

https://www.lsc.sa.gov.au/

1300 366 424

Tasmania

Tasmania Legal Aid

https://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au/

1300 366 611

Victoria

Victoria Legal Aid (VLA)

https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/

1300 792 387

Western Australia

Legal Aid Western Australia

https://www.legalaid.wa.gov.au/

1300 650 579