Legal support
Legal Aid
Legal Aid Queensland provides free legal information, advice and representation if you’re faced with a legal problem in areas of family, civil and criminal law, including youth justice.
Legal Aid Youth specialises in helping young people under the age of 17.
Youth Advocacy Centre
The Youth Advocacy Centre provides legal advice and representation for young people under 17 in Brisbane.
Women’s Legal Service
Women’s Legal Service is run by women for women and provides free legal information, advice and referrals to Queensland women faced with a legal problem.
Asylum seekers, refugees and disadvantaged migrants
The Refugee and Immigration Legal Centre specialises in immigration law, policy and practice. They have a free phone advice line, daytime casework and an evening advice service.
Know your rights
Lawstuff explains what you need to know about law and your life, including information on birth certificates, leaving home, fake IDs and understanding a mobile contract.
Your legal rights if you commit a crime
When dealing with the police, it’s important to show respect and remain calm but it’s also important to know your rights.
Lawstuff Australia has information on your rights and responsibilities, such as:
- What does the right to remain silent mean?
- Is it OK for police to ask for ID or search you or your car?
- What can you be interviewed for and what does it mean to have a criminal record?
Wills, estates and trusts
The Public Trustee can help you with enduring powers of attorney, wills, trusts and investing.
