Legal information
Australian Law on the Internet (National Library)
Australian Law on the Internet is a useful site with links to sources of law: www.nla.gov.au/oz/law.html
Colalborative law
Collaborative law uses an interest-based negotiation model where clients
and their lawyers work together to resolve a dispute without going to
court. The aim is to reach a fair agreement while minimising costs, delays
and stress.
As an emerging form of legal practice, Australian lawyers are enthusiastic
about adopting this approach.
Collaborative Professionals Victoria
Collaborative Professionals New South Wales
Queensland Collaborative Law
Collaborative Professionals WA
Collaborative Practice Canberra
Family Law Courts
For free (single copies) of fact sheets and booklets, call 1300 352 000 or visit your nearest family law registry.
Federal Attorney General’s Department
Australian Law Online and Family Relationships Online are websites of the Federal Attorney-General's Department. You can access both sites through Website Links at right.
Legal Aid Commissions
Legal Aid commissions in each state have useful information on their websites, for these websites see the page titled 'Legal Assistance' in this section.
Law Council of Australia - Family Law Section
The website of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia has useful information on family law in Australia: www.familylawsection.org.au
Legal Information Access Centre (NSW)
The Legal Access Information Centre (LIAC) in public libraries in NSW provides free legal information about family law. Ask for the Legal Tool Kit at your local library or view their website: www.liac.sl.nsw.gov.au
State Government Sites
State governments have useful websites that explain legal information clearly and simply. Follow the link More Website Links located under the Website Links menu on the right.