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Information about how laws are developed and passed

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Legal aid information and services for children and young people, resources for students and teachers

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Options for legal advice and representation for Queensland and interstate matters

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Births, deaths and marriages
Information about births, deaths, marriages, researching family history, forms and certificates

Wills
The Public Trustee offers a free will making service to all Queenslanders

Legal issues

Find a Justice of the Peace
An online search facility to help find a JP or Commissioner for Declarations

Guardianship
Roles and functions of adult guardians

Blue cards
Information about the working with children check

Passports
Information about applying for or renewing an Australian passport

18+ cards
Information about how to obtain an 18+ identification card

Mediation
Settling disputes before they go to court

Courts Information and Judgements
Information about Supreme, District and Magistrates Courts and judgements

Prisons
Queensland's corrective services system

Community services orders
Contact details for community centres

Unpaid fines
Information about unpaid Queensland fines