Arts Law Centre of Australia
Community legal centre offering a specialised legal and business advice
and referral service. Professional development resources and advocacy
for artists and arts organisations.
http://www.artslaw.com.au
- Information sheets
- Publications
- Services
IP Australia
Grant and maintain Patents, Designs and Trademarks.
http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au
- Patent and Trademark forms
- Database of registrations
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National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC)
Association of state community legal centre organisations in Australia.
http://www.naclc.org.au
- Contact details for community legal centres throughout Australia
- Reports and submissions
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Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
State government department responsible for providing services relating to consumer
protection, labour relations and occupational health & safety.
http://www.docep.wa.gov.au
- Information on a range of consumer issues
- Online complaint forms
- Information for charities
FIDO - Australian Securities and Investments Commission
http://fido.asic.gov.au
- 'How to complain' guide (including links to relevant sites)
- Online complaint form
- Online Financial Information Directory
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman
Free independent resolution of complaints and disputes regarding telecommunications
services.
http://www.tio.com.au
- Online complaint form
- Search list of TIO member organisations
- Fact sheets
Australian Banking Industry Ombudsman
Dispute resolution service dealing with disputes that individuals
and small business have with their financial providers.
http://www.abio.org.au
- Policies and procedures including Jurisdiction Checker
- Terms of reference
- Banking code of practice plus other publications
Mortgage Industry Ombudsman Scheme
Independent dispute resolution process free of charge to customers
of the Mortgage Industry Association of Australasia (MIAA).
http://www.miaa.com.au/ombudsman.html
- Guide to resolving a dispute
- Search for whether dispute is with a member of the MIAA or the complaint
should go through the Australian Banking Industry Ombudsman
Consumer Credit Code Website
Details of the code governing all credit transactions in Australia.
http://www.creditcode.gov.au
- Detailed information on what is covered by the code
- Downloadable documents
Financial Industry Complaints Service (FICS)
Provide free advice and assistance in relation to complaints with
the financial services industry.
http://www.fics.asn.au
- Lodge a complaint online
- Determinations and adjudications
- FICS rules
Credit Union Dispute Resolution Centre
Free independent resolution service for participating credit union
members.
http://www.cudrc.com.au
- How to make a complaint
- Jurisdiction guidelines
- List of participating credit unions
Insolvency Trustee Service Australia
Government agency responsible for the administration and regulation
of the personal insolvency system.
http://www.itsa.gov.au
- Statutory forms for bankruptcy
- Debt agreement information
- Legislation
See also:
- Legal Aid for fact sheets on debt matters
- National Children's and Youth Law Centre for information on mobile
phones. See Young People for contact details
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WA Courts and Tribunals
http://www.justice.wa.gov.au
- Links to all WA Courts and Tribunals
- Fact sheets for defendants and witnesses
- Forms online
Federal Magistrates Service
Independent federal court.
http://www.fms.gov.au
- Judgments
- Procedures
- Forms
Commonwealth Courts
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink.nsf/pages/goingtocourt#HeadingA
- Links to Commonwealth Courts and Tribunals
See also:
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People With Disabilities (WA) Inc
A community-managed organisation representing and advocating for the rights
and interests of people in WA with a disability.
http://www.pwdwa.org/index.htm
- Fact sheets for people with a disability and their associates
Mental Health Law Centre
Independent community legal service for those involuntarily involved in WA's mental health system.
http://www.mhlcwa.org.au
- Pamphlet on patients' rights
- Information on representation provided by the Centre
See also:
- Sussex Street Community Law Service Inc: Disability Discrimination
Unit - http://www.sscls.asn.au
- Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission: Disability Rights Unit.
See Discrimination for contact details
- Guardianship for Guardianship and Administration Board
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Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
National independent statutory government body. HREOC investigate
alleged anti-discrimination law infringements, undertake human rights
education and conduct public inquiries.
http://www.hreoc.gov.au
- Anti-discrimination legislation
- Publications on human rights and discrimination issues
- Online complaint form and guidelines
- Election of jurisdictions information
- Links to HREOC decisions
Equal Opportunity Commission
Promote the principles of equal opportunity and provide an avenue for redress for incidences of discrimination.
http://www.equalopportunity.wa.gov.au
- Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984
- Complaint form and guidelines
See also:
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Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse
National resource on issues of domestic and family violence.
http://www.austdvclearinghouse.unsw.edu.au/
- Publications
- Resource database
- Links
Australian Institute of Criminology
National focus for the study of crime and criminal justice in Australia
and for the dissemination of criminal justice information.
http://www.aic.gov.au
- Statistics and reports regarding the incidence of domestic violence
See also:
- Legal Aid for information on restraining orders
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Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission
Established to prevent and settle industrial disputes within Western Australia.
http://www.wairc.wa.gov.au
- Information relating to employment including unfair dismissals and complaint procedures.
- Forms
Australian Industrial Relations Commission
Facilitate agreement between employers and employees, conciliate and
work within industrial disputes.
http://www.airc.gov.au
- Details of the law relating to employment
- Procedures involved in making a claim
Office of the Employment Advocate
Provide assistance and advice to employers and employees on the Workplace
Relations Act 1996, particularly regarding Australian Workplace Agreements
and freedom of association.
http://www.oea.gov.au
- Australian Workplace Agreements (AWA) complaint form
- AWA no-disadvantage test
- Bargaining Agents Referral List
Comcare
Responsible for workplace safety, rehabilitation and compensation
in the Commonwealth jurisdiction.
http://www.comcare.gov.au
- Forms
- Processes
- Legislation
- Incident notification information
Working Women's Centres
Information and advice to working women on a range of employment issues.
http://www.wwc.org.au
- Awards and employment agreements
- Information on sexual harassment, discrimination, unfair dismissal,
workers compensation and workplace bullying
Australian Workplace
Commonwealth government website with information on employment, workplace
relations, government assistance, jobs, careers, training and wages.
http://www.workplace.gov.au
- Employment legislation and policy information
- Details of available schemes
See also:
- Department of Consumer and Employment Protection: Labour Relations section.
See Consumer Debt/Credit for contact details
- Legal Aid for fact sheets on unfair dismissal and workers compensation
- Young People for employment information for young people
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Environmental Defenders Office
Community legal centre providing free legal advice, representation
and community legal education on environmental matters.
http://
www.edowa.org.au
- Fact sheets
- Application form for legal assistance
- Campaign information
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Family Court of Western Australia
http://www.familycourt.wa.gov.au
- Guide to resolving disputes
- Online forms and table of fees
- Family Court of Western Australia Legal Directory
Family Court of Australia
http://www.familycourt.gov.au
- Step-by-step guide to proceedings in the family court
- Online brochures
- Family law legislation and cases
- Information specifically for young people
Family Law Online
Attorney-General's Department initiative.
http://www.familylaw.gov.au
- Information sorted by topic
- Links
Child Support Agency
http://www.csa.gov.au
- Legislative information
- Forms
- Links to organisations
Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
http://www.justice.wa.gov.au then select Births Deaths and Marriages
- Forms for change of name
- Certificate application forms
- Gender Reassignment Recognition information
See also:
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Freedom of Information Unit
Provides right of access to information held by the Department of Justice.
http://www.justice.wa.gov.au then select Freedom of Information Unit from Forms & Applications
Office of the Information Commissioner WA
http://www.foi.wa.gov.au
- Information on how to apply for access to or amendment of records
- Online forms and guidelines
- Legislation
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Equality Rules
A guide to equality for gays, lesbians and de factos under WA law.
http://www.equalityrules.info
- Information on legal issues affecting gay, lesbian and de facto couples in WA
Gay and Lesbian Community Services of WA
http://www.glcs.org.au/
- Fact sheets relating to legal issues affecting gay and lesbian people
- Research information
- Contact details for relevant organisations and services
See also:
- Legal Aid for fact sheets on discrimination, harassment and family law issues
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Law Society of WA
http://www.lawsocietywa.asn.au
- Lawyer and Law Firm directory
- Law Access information and online form
Western Australian Bar Association
http://www.wabar.asn.au/
- Search for a Barrister
- Publications
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Ombudsman Western Australia
Investigate complaints about Western Australian government departments, statutory
authorities, local governments and the Western Australia Police Service.
http://www.ombudsman.wa.gov.au
- Guidelines for making complaints
- Forms
Commonwealth Ombudsman
http://www.ombudsman.gov.au
- Online complaint form
- Legislation
- Freedom of Information guide
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Guardianship, Administration & Advocacy
Department of Justice.
http://www.justice.wa.gov.au then select Guardianship, Administration & Advocacy
- Information on medical consent and guardian of last resort
- Form for Guardianship Order
- Enduring Power of Attorney Kit
Guardianship and Administration Board
Independent, statutory tribunal aiming to safeguard the rights, well being and financial affairs of people who are not able to make reasoned decisions to ensure their own best interests are protected.
http://www.justice.wa.gov.au then select Tribunals & Boards
- Contact details
- Seminar information
Mental Health Review Board Western Australia
Independent quasi-judicial review body.
http://www.mhrbwa.org.au
- Review information
- Review request form
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Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations
Leadership, information, advocacy and policy. AFAO is the peak non-government
organisation representing Australia's community-based response to HIV/AIDS.
http://www.afao.org.au
- Information on a range of issues affecting people living with HIV/AIDS
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Immigration Advice and Rights Centre
NSW community legal centre providing free legal advice and assistance
in relation to immigration law matters.
http://www.iarc.asn.au/
- Fact sheets
- Information on steps to take in relation to applying for various visas
and how to appeal a decision at the Migration Review Tribunal
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights
Network of Australian lawyers active in practising and promoting awareness
of international human rights standards in Australia.
http://www.alhr.asn.au
- Asylum seeker legal resources
- Refugee kit
Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs
Federal government department responsible for immigration.
http://www.immi.gov.au/
- Frequently asked questions and migration fact sheets
- Visa information and online application facility
Refugee Review Tribunal
Independent merits review tribunal which reviews decisions made by
the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs
to refuse or cancel protection visas to non-citizens in Australia.
http://www.rrt.gov.au
Migration Review Tribunal
Independent merits review body which reviews certain decisions made
by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs.
http://www.mrt.gov.au
- Forms
- Decisions
- Interpreter information
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Independent review of administrative decisions made by the Commonwealth
government and some non-government agencies.
http://www.aat.gov.au
- Forms and Fees
- Legislation and jurisdiction
See also:
- Legal Aid for their Immigration Law Service and contact details for migrant resource centres and other services in WA
- Social Security for National Welfare Rights Network information for residents and newly arrived migrants
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Social Justice Commissioner
Office established within the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
to deal with discrimination and disadvantage affecting Indigenous Australians.
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/social_justice/
Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia
http://www.als.org.au
- Online brochures on a range of legal issues
- Contact details for branch offices
National Network of Indigenous Women's Legal Services
All members of the network provide legal advice and assistance to
Indigenous women and children.
http://www.nwjc.org.au/awlsn/index.htm
- Contact details for member services
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Legal Aid Western Australia
Provide legal information, advice and representation.
http://www.legalaid.wa.gov.au
- Fact sheets about a range of legal issues
- Legal Aid application form
- Guidelines and other publications online
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Austlii
Australasian Legal Information Institute.
http://www.austlii.edu.au
- Full text legislation in all Australian jurisdictions
- Full text case law in most Australian Courts and Tribunals
- Full text international instruments
ScalePlus
http://scaleplus.law.gov.au/
- Full text legislation of the Commonwealth and non self-governing territories
- Functional index of law and law-related functions of the Commonwealth
government
State Law Publisher
http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/index.html
- Statutes
- Progress of Bills database
Parliamentary website
http://www.aph.gov.au
- Full text bills and legislation
- Hansard
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Communications Law Centre
Independent, non-profit, public interest organisation specialising
in media, communications and online law and policy.
http://www.comslaw.org.au
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Insurance Commission of Western Australia
Compulsory Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance provider in Western Australia.
http://www.icwa.wa.gov.au
- Information for claimants and/or drivers
- Online crash report form
See also:
- Legal Aid for fact sheets on motor vehicle accidents, traffic offences and licencing
- Young People for information on motor vehicle issues
- National Children's and Youth Law Centre
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Western Australia E-Commerce Centre
Website provides "The privacy situation in Western Australia".
http://www.ecc.online.wa.gov.au/matrix/priv-wa.htm
- Information on the current state of privacy legislation and principles in Western Australia
The Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner
Promote privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.
http://www.privacy.gov.au
- Legislation
- Complaint form
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Department of Land Information
Provide land and property information for WA.
http://www.dola.wa.gov.au/corporate.nsf
- Information on Title Searches
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Law Access Public Interest Law Clearing House
Coordinates the giving of free, reduced fee, cost recovered or fixed fee legal
advice or representation by the legal profession.
http://www.lawsocietywa.asn.au/access.html
- Application form
- Guide to services provided
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National Welfare Rights Network
Advice and assistance to individuals relating to their rights and
entitlements under the Australian social security system.
http://www.welfarerights.org.au
- Types of social security payments available and a guide to eligibility
- Fact sheets and information kits
- Information for migrants and residents
- How to complain or lodge an appeal
- Social Security handbook
- Policy papers
Welfare Rights & Advocacy Service
Community organisation specialising in providing independent information, advice, advocacy and referral.
http://www.wraswa.org.au/
- Centrelink Review and Appeal Stages
- Self advocacy kits
Social Security Appeals Tribunal
Review decisions made in relation to social security, education or
training payments.
http://www.ssat.gov.au
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Tenants Advice Service Inc WA
Non-government organisation providing quality information and education for
the benefit of tenants.
http://www.taswa.org
- Tenants Rights Manual
- Tenants Rights Manual for Homeswest tenants
- Frequently Asked Questions
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National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)
National standards body.
http://www.naati.com.au
- Directory of practitioners in Australia
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)
Australian government service.
http://www.immi.gov.au/tis/index.htm
- Guidelines
- Information on services
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Support for Victims
Department of Justice
http://www.justice.wa.gov.au then select Support for Victims
- Victims Support Service information
- Online Directory of Services for Victims of Crime
See also:
- Legal Aid for fact sheets for victims of crime
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National Children's and Youth Law Centre
Community legal centre providing legal advice, advocacy and education
in respect of legal issues as they impact on children and young people.
http://www.lawstuff.org.au
- Online advice service for young people via Lawstuff
- Legal and rights information eg school issues, bullying, age of consent to
sex and being charged with a crime.
Youth Legal Service Inc
Community legal centre delivering services that meet the needs of young people in WA (up to 25-years-old).
http://www.youthlegalserviceinc.com.au
- Fact sheets on security guards, police and Westrail special constables
See also:
- Legal Aid for youth-specific fact sheets and the Youth Law Unit
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