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A guide to protecting your privacy in NSW
Information and Privacy Commission NSW
What is privacy - what are privacy principles - what to do if you think your priavcy has been breached. Also available in community languages.
Are you having problems with fines?
Legal Aid New South Wales
Dealing with fines - options - court fines - penalty notices - overdue fines.
Available in Arabic,
Chinese,
Korean,
Dari/Farsi,
Spanish,
Turkish,
Vietnamese.
Are you having problems with your home mortgage?
Legal Aid New South Wales
Centrelink
For information about payments click on the box that applies to you eg families - separated families - job seekers - older Australians - carers -people with disability - indigenous Australians - migrants and refugees - rural and remote Australians - students and trainees.
Community Justice Centres (CJC)
Free mediation to help people in disputes reach an agreement. How CJC mediation works - getting ready - who's who - what to expect - support people - special assistance - case studies. Mediation between neighbours about fences, trees and noise - families - work and employment - business and consumers - money and debt - communities and associations. Information on CJCs also available in Community languages.
Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission can investigate complaints of discrimination and human rights breaches. Making a complaint - how complaints are resolved - conciliation, complaints flowchart, conciliation register.
Also available in
Arabic,
Bosnian
Chinese,
Croatian,
French,
Greek,
Indonesian,
Polish,
Serbian,
Somali,
Spanish,
Turkish,
Vietnamese
Consumer information fact sheets
Consumer Credit Legal Centre (NSW) Inc
Banking, problems with your loan, financial hardship, debt collection, the Local Court, bankruptcy and sample letters.
Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Samoan, Vietnamese and Bahasa Indonesia.
Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Samoan, Vietnamese and Bahasa Indonesia.
Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal NSW website
Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal
Fact sheets and videos on how the CTTT works - lodge your application online.
Information in
Arabic,
Chinese,
Greek,
Italian,
Macedonian,
Spanish,
Vietnamese
Do you have a legal problem? : see Legal Aid
Legal Aid New South Wales
Also available in Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Croatian, English, Farsi, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Khmer, Laotian, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish and Vietnamese.
Domestic violence - staying home, leaving violence
Family & Community Services (NSW)
An excellent website for women experiencing domestic violence. Explains services provided - for Aboriginal women - same-sex relationships - women with disabilities - children - financial issues - long term violence - women's refuges - internet safety - help with difficult decisions - legal protections - AVOs - emergency services - sexual assault - important contact details. Includes a short video.
Staying home leaving violence - provides support to let you stay in your home.
Information in community languages.
Legal Aid New South Wales
Explains what to do when pleading guilty to a charge of Driving under the Influence of a Drug (DUI Drug) charge.
Available in Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese.
Available in Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese.
Fair Work Ombudsman
Pay - awards - leave - conditons of employment - termination of employment - Fair Work Ombudsman gives advice and information on workplace rights - responsibilities - investigates workplace complaints - enforces compliance with national workplace laws.
Fair Work Information Statement is available in various languages - Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Filipino, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Nepali, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Sinhalese, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese.
Fair Work Information Statement is available in various languages - Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Filipino, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Nepali, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Sinhalese, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese.
Going to court : a handy guide to the Local Court for defendants in criminal matters
Legal Aid New South Wales
Excellent information for defendants in the local court - what to do before going to court - getting ready for court - legal aid - pleading - penalties - diversionary programs (including traffic offenders program, forum sentencing and circle sentencing) - appeals. Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese
Immigration Advice and Rights Centre
Immigration Advice and Rights Centre information sheets provide a step-by-step guide to the visa application and review process. Includes de facto partner visas, partner visas, visitor visors, deportation and cancellation information for prisoners and offshore refugee and humanitarian visas.
Also available in
Arabic,
Chinese,
Farsi
Legal issues for older people - are you experiencing violence or abuse?
Legal Aid New South Wales
What abuse is - services for older people - Domestic Violence Hotline - availability of victims compensation.
Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Vietnamese.
Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Vietnamese.
Moneysmart - Superannuation and retirement
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
How superannuation works - choosing a fund - choosing an investment strategy - self managed funds - complaints - preservation age - retirement.
Information available in community languages.
Police powers: your rights and responsibilities
Legal Aid New South Wales
NSW Fair Trading
Rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords - tenant checklist - resolving renting problems - ending a tenancy.
Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Spanish, Vietnamese. Watch the DVD - Renting a home: A tenant’s guide to rights and responsibilities in 17 languages.
Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Spanish, Vietnamese. Watch the DVD - Renting a home: A tenant’s guide to rights and responsibilities in 17 languages.
So you want the violence to stop. Advice about domestic violence and help at court
Legal Aid New South Wales
About the Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services - AVOs - help with going to court - court orders - support available.
Available in
Arabic,
Chinese,
Indonesian,
Farsi,
Korean,
Spanish,
Tagalog,
Thai,
Turkish,
Vietnamese,
Macedonian.
Understanding bail: helping you understand and apply for bail
Legal Aid New South Wales
Bail law - bail conditions - surety - applying for bail - what to do if refused bail.
Available in Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese.
Applying for Supreme Court bail
Legal Aid New South Wales
When to apply for bail - number of times you can apply - applying for bail if appealing a decision - what happens if you don't meet the bail conditions. Available in Arabic,
Chinese,
Vietnamese.
Asylum explained: a guide to the process of seeking asylum in Australia
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
Who is a refugee? - Refugee Convention - how to apply for protection - Protection Visa - migration agents - Refugee Review Tribunal - Judicial Review - Ministerial Appeal - if you arrived by boat. Explanations in many community languages.
NSW Fair Trading
Buying a car privately, at auction, from a licensed car dealer - used car warranties - cooling off period - signing a contract - finance - disputes - registration and insurance - maintenance -
Available in Arabic, Chinese, Dinka and Vietnamese.
Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal
Videos about the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT) - types of disputes - how to apply - information for respondents - notice of hearing - preparing for a hearing - attending the CTTT - conciliation - after the hearing.
Guide to the CTTT- comprehensive guide in Arabic, Mandarin, Dinka, Farsi and Swahili
Get it sorted - introduction to the CTTT
We're talking your language - about the CTTT in English, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Greek, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
Getting a fair go at the CTTT - for Aboriginal consumers.
Domestic violence offences: information for defendants
Legal Aid New South Wales
If an AVO is taken out against you - going to court - pleading not guilty - pleading guilty - breaching an ADVO - penalties.
Available in Arabic,
Chinese,
Vietnamese.
Legal Aid New South Wales
Preparing for court appearances - pleading guilty to the charge - writing reference letters - police fact sheets - what you should do in court. Available in Arabic,
Chinese,
Vietnamese.
Enduring guardianship in New South Wales: your way to plan ahead, Revised ed
The Public Guardian (Attorney General & Justice)
Family law frequently asked questions: what happens when your relationship ends.
Legal Aid New South Wales
Moneysmart - Borrowing & credit
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Borrowing basics - credit cards - debit cards - home loans - car loans - personal loans, overdrafts and other types of credit - consumer credit regulation.
Information available in community languages.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
How to complain about financial services and products - banking - insurance - financial advice.
Information available in community languages.
NSW Ombudsman: Some tips for making a complaint
NSW Ombudsman
Information about the Ombudsman available in community languages.
Questions you should ask your lawyer
Legal Aid New South Wales
Answers 10 commonly asked questions people ask when dealing with lawyers. Available in
Arabic,
Chinese,
Greek,
Italian,
Vietnamese.
Your review rights under the GIPA Act
Information and Privacy Commission NSW
Information about the right to request a review of certain decisions made by government agencies about the release of information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act). Also available in community languages.
Family law: family dispute resolution. Working out what's best for my children.
Legal Aid New South Wales
Has someone treated you unfairly or discriminated against you?
Anti-Discrimination Board (NSW)
Legal issues for older people - who will decide for you if you can't decide for yourself?
Legal Aid New South Wales
Making decisions about your future - appointing a decision maker for when you lose capacity to act for yourself. Listen to the information in English.
Brochure also available in Arabic,
Chinese,
Greek,
Italian,
Vietnamese.
Making a complaint to the Commonwealth Ombudsman
Commonwealth Ombudsman
NSW Fair Trading
Where to start and the steps to take when arranging a funeral. Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese.
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (Commonwealth)
Available in
community languages - Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Dinka, Filipino, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Karen, Korean, Macedonian, Maltese, Nepalese, Persian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Sudanese Arabic, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Vietnamese.
Tenants NSW
Tenant's rights - bonds - locks and security - residential park and strata tenants - rent arrears - public tenants - sample letters - contacts for free legal advice and assistance.
Your rights as a tenant in
Arabic, Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese.
Catch up on the latest news with the Tenants' Union of NSW blog - The brown couch.
Redfern Legal Centre
An excellent introduction to the process of getting and apprehended violence order. Also available in
Arabic,
Chinese,
Spanish,
Vietnamese
Best for kids: family law information for children and parents
Legal Aid New South Wales
Family law information for children whose parents are separating - videos - independent children's lawyer - your feelings - your rights - mediation - information about the Family Court.
Best for kids video has captions in English, Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese.
Insurance Law Service
What is an insurance policy - how to make a claim - delayed claims - what if you only have third party property insurance - what to do if your claim is refused - what to do if you are uninsured - case studies.
Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese.
Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese.
Legal Aid New South Wales
Legal Aid service provides advice and assistance - proof of parentage - working out or changing child support assessments and agreements - CSA decisions - court proceedings concerning child support legal issues.
Brochures about this service available in
Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese.
Community Justice Centres - neighbours
Community Justice Centres
About free mediation in disputes - neighbours - fences - trees - noise.
Information available in community languages.
Fair Work Commission
National workplace relations tribunal - minimum wages and employment conditions - national awards and agreements - dispute resolution - industrial action and termination of employment.
Some information is available in Arabic, Chinese Croatian, Dari, Greek, Filipino, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Serbian, Sinhalese, Somali, Spanish, Thai, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese
Some information is available in Arabic, Chinese Croatian, Dari, Greek, Filipino, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Serbian, Sinhalese, Somali, Spanish, Thai, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese
Legal issues for older people - helping your family financially: understand the risks
Legal Aid New South Wales
Effect on pensions of gifting assets - signing documents relating to your home or money - helpful phone numbers and contacts. Also available in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian and Vietnamese.
Advice about your visa if you've been hurt or harmed by your partner
Legal Aid New South Wales
Your partner cannot cancel your visa - contact information for legal advice and assistance.
Also available in Arabic, Assyrian, Darsi/Farsi, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish, Chinese, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese.
Character references - how they can help you if you are going to court
Legal Aid New South Wales
Written references can help your case in court - tips about the type of information to include in character references. Available in
Arabic,
Chinese, Vietnamese
Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW factsheets
Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW
Information on EWON's service, opening/closing accounts, payment assistance, information for tenants and energy contracts. Available in
Arabic, Chinese,
Greek,
Indonesian,
Italian,
Korean,
Macedonian,
Polish,
Russian,
Spanish,
Turkish,
Vietnamese. Other languages also available.
Is someone making an AVO against you?
Legal Aid New South Wales
Mental health advocacy service
Legal Aid New South Wales
Legal Aid services for people with mental health issues. Available in Arabic,
Chinese,
Korean,
Dari/Farsi,
Spanish,
Turkish,
Vietnamese.
Legal Aid New South Wales
Why make a will - costs - making a valid will.
Available in Arabic,
Chinese,
Greek,
Italian,
Vietnamese.
Legal issues for older people - moving in with the family?
Legal Aid New South Wales
Granny flats - considerations before signing documents - protecting yourself by getting things in writing - seeking advice.
Available in Arabic,
Chinese,
Greek,
Italian,
Vietnamese.
My ex-partner has taken our children without my permission. What can I do?
Legal Aid New South Wales
Court orders - recovery, parenting, location orders, watch list - family dispute resolution - applying for orders - interim, final orders, children at risk - going to court - sample court orders - affidavits. Also available in Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese.
Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority
Information about using the service of a migration agent - what a migration agent does, how to choose one, and what you should do if you have concerns about one.
Available in other languages- Arabic, Chinese, Filipino, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Karen, Korean, Malay, Nepali, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Sinhalese, Tamil, Thai, Vietnamese.
Legal Aid New South Wales
Information on how to claim a disability support pension and what to do if your claim is refused.
Also available in Arabic.
Also available in Arabic.
Changes to tenancy laws - audio
NSW Fair Trading
Explains the new Residential Tenancies Act 2010 that commenced 31 January 2011.
Listen in community languages: Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Dinka, Kirundi, Korean, Mandarin, Somali, Swahili, Tetum.
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