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Australian legal information and provider directory.
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A practical way to start
- Identify the help you need
Describe the issue, your location and any known dates. You do not need to diagnose the legal problem yourself.
- Check and compare
Look at relevant experience, practising information, scope and costs. Directory position is not a recommendation.
- Confirm the next step
Ask the office who will assist, what the appointment includes and whether it has agreed to act.
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Useful answers before you commit.
Practical checks, worked examples and questions to take to an adviser.
How to choose the right lawyer in Australia
Compare Australian lawyers by relevant experience, practising status, scope, fees and communication. Use a practical checklist before you make an enquiry.
Read the guide →Understanding legal fees before you hire a lawyer
Compare legal fee proposals by scope, charging method, GST, expenses and exclusions. Understand what to ask about fixed fees, hourly rates and initial consultations.
Read the guide →No win, no fee: what to check before signing
Understand the questions behind a no-win, no-fee offer: professional fees, outside expenses, settlement, ending the agreement and possible costs exposure.
Read the guide →Changing lawyers: plan the handover carefully
Prepare for changing lawyers: clarify the problem, identify urgent dates, compare a new scope and organise responsibility for documents, costs and the handover.
Read the guide →Interpreters and accessible legal appointments
Plan a legal appointment with language, disability or communication support. Ask about interpreters, accessible formats, support people, privacy and costs.
Read the guide →Check lawyer contact and payment details before sending
Check who you are contacting before sharing legal documents or paying an invoice. Understand identity checks, changed bank details and secure document transfer.
Read the guide →Find the right starting point
Guidance by area of law
Explore 101 legal topics across 12 categories. Understand the issue, learn important distinctions and prepare questions before seeking advice.
Family & Relationships
Separation, parenting arrangements, financial agreements and family safety.
Explore guides →Wills & Estates
Plan future decisions, understand estate administration and explore will disputes.
Explore guides →Criminal & Traffic
Charges, police matters, court appearances, driving offences and licence issues.
Explore guides →Injury & Compensation
Injury claims, workplace compensation, insurance and the costs of pursuing help.
Explore guides →Property & Conveyancing
Buying, selling, leasing, strata, development and disputes about property.
Explore guides →Business & Commercial
Contracts, business structures, transactions, insolvency and commercial risk.
Explore guides →Employment & Workplace
Employment contracts, dismissal, workplace disputes and employee entitlements.
Explore guides →Immigration & Visas
Visa applications, migration pathways, citizenship and review questions.
Explore guides →Disputes & Litigation
Civil disagreements, debt, consumer issues, negotiation and court proceedings.
Explore guides →Government & Public Law
Government decisions, administrative review, public rights and regulatory matters.
Explore guides →Specialist Areas
Focused areas including intellectual property, technology, tax and other specialist work.
Explore guides →General Practice
Start with a broad enquiry when you are unsure which area of law fits your situation.
Explore guides →Put the guidance into practice
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Choose a broad topic and location. Keep private circumstances and documents for a verified provider.
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- 2Your location
- 3Your next step
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Find legal help in your state or territory
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Will this book an appointment for me?
No. The planner filters directory results. The provider confirms the time, cost and scope directly. There are no live appointment slots here.
Are the listed providers recommended?
No. Listings are possible contacts, not endorsements. Check current credentials and experience relevant to your matter. Find official checking resources.
What if I cannot afford a lawyer?
Legal aid, community legal centres and other services may offer help, subject to eligibility and availability. Explore assistance pathways.
Prepare with confidence
Bring clear questions to your first meeting.
Use our preparation guides and printable worksheets to organise the practical details of an enquiry.
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