Information is power.
Have the law at your fingertips with the following essential websites:
About the Law:
- The law handbook – your practical guide to the law in New South Wales: http://www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au/guides/law_handbook/index.html
- Law Access Online: plain language legal information including factsheets and guides to help you with your legal issues – http://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au/
- ComLaw: the most complete and up-to-date collection of Commonwealth legislation and notices: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/
- AustLii – database of legislation and cases: http://www.austlii.edu.au
- Hansard – official recordings of Parliamentary proceedings: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3HHBListBills
- Judicial Commission of NSW’s Bench Books – the guides for judges and magistrates: https://www.judcom.nsw.gov.au/
About Family Law:
- Family Court – Website of the Family Court of Australia: http://www.familycourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fcoaweb/home
- Federal Circuit Court – Website of the Federal Circuit Court: http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fccweb/home
- Family Relationships Online – a wealth of information for families on relationship issues: https://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/
About Child Protection:
- Children’s Court – about the Children’s Court and the relevant law for the Care and Protection jurisdiction: http://www.childrenscourt.justice.nsw.gov.au/
- Community Services – about the government agency dealing with child protection concerns (formerly known as ‘DOCS’): http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/
About Property Law:
- Land Registry Services (LRS) – for all land title registration, property information, valuation, surveying and mapping : http://www.nswlrs.com.au/
- Government Property NSW – information on the NSW Government’s specialist commercial real estate service provider: http://property.nsw.gov.au/
- Office of State Revenue (OSR) – the government office that administers state taxation and other matters: http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au/
About Wills and Probate:
- Supreme Court – about the Supreme Court, the relevant law, and updates to court procedure: http://www.supremecourt.justice.nsw.gov.au/
About lawyers:
- Law Society – regulates solicitors: https://www.lawsociety.com.au/
- Bar Association – regulates barristers: https://www.nswbar.asn.au/