This page contains legal resources and information covering a wide range of legal matters.
Legal Resources
Consumer Credit & Debt Legal Resources
Legislation
Self help kits
- Debt Legal Aid Queensland
- Does someone owe you money?
Legal Aid Queensland
Forms
Useful information
Contacts
- Credit Ombudsman Service 1800 138 422 www.cosl.com.au
- Financial Ombudsman Service Ltd (FOS) Ph: 1300 780 808 www.fos.org.au
- Legal Aid (Consumer Protection Unit) Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
- Office of Fair Trading Ph: 131 304 www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au
- Dispute Resolution Centre Factsheet available here Ph: (07) 3239 6007 Toll free: 1800 017 288 Email:
- Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) Ph: 1300 364 785 www.itsa.gov.au
- Energy and Water Ombudsman Toll free: 1800 662 837 www.eoq.com.au
- Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Toll free: 1800 062 058 www.tio.com.au
Legal Resources: Neighbourhood Disputes
Legislation
Self help kits
- Dividing Fences Caxton Legal Centre Inc
- Trees (Self Help Kit) Caxton Legal Centre Inc
- Neighbourhood Mediation Kit Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney General
Mediation
Dispute Resolution Branch
- Queensland Departmentt of Justice and Attorney General Ph: 07 3239 6007 / Toll free: 1800 017 288
Contacts
- Brisbane City Council Phone: 3403 8888www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
- Moreton Bay Regional Council www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au
- Caboolture Customer Service Centre 2 Hasking St Caboolture Q 4510
- Strathpine Customer Service Centre 220 Gympie Road Strathpine Q 4500
- Redcliffe Customer Service Centre Irene Street Redcliffe Q 4020
- Department of Environment Phone: 137468 www.derm.qld.gov.au
Family Law
Legislation
- Family Law Act 1975
- Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006
- Child Support Assessment Act 1989
- Child Support (Registration & Collection) Act 1988
Self help kits
- Application for Consent Orders Kit
- Superannuation Information Kit (Form 6)
- Application for Divorce Kit
- Divorce Service Kit
Legal Aid Queensland
Useful information
- You and family law – a complete guide
- Need help to sort out a family law problem?
- Need help with your family dispute resolution conference agreement?
- Family Report
- Organising Child Support and Care Arrangements for your Children
- Dividing Property after seperation – Property Arbitration
Contacts
- Family Court of Australia Ph: 1300 352 000 www.familylawcourts.gov.au
- Child Support Agency Ph: 13 12 72 www.csa.gov.au
- Legal Aid Queensland Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
Domestic Violence
Legislation
Self help kits
Legal Aid Queensland
Forms
Legal Aid Queensland
Useful information
- How do I get a Domestic Violence Protection Order?
- Someone has applied for a Domestic Violence Protection Order against me – what are my rights?
Contacts
- DV Connect Women’s Line Ph: 1800 811 811
- DV Connect Men’s Line Ph: 1800 600 636
- Department of Community Services
- Legal Aid Queensland Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
Peace & Good Behaviour Orders
Legislation
Self help kits
Caxton Legal Centre Inc
Forms
Useful information
Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney General
Contacts
- Caxton Legal Centre Inc Ph: (07) 3254 1811 www.caxton.org.au
Legal Resources for People with a Disability
Self help kits
Useful information
National Welfare Rights Network
Contacts
- Welfare Rights Centre Queensland Ph: 1800 358 511 www.wrcqld.org.au
- National Welfare Rights Network www.welfarerights.org.au
- Queensland Advocacy Incorporated Ph: (07) 3844 4200 www.qai.org.au
Centrelink Issues
Self help kits
Useful information
Contacts
- Queensland Advocacy Incorporated Ph: (07) 3236 1122 www.qai.org.au
- National Welfare Rights Network www.welfarerights.org.au
- Centrelink www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/centrelink
Tenancy
Legislation
Forms
Mediation
RTA Dispute Resolution Services
- Residential Tenancies Authority Ph: 1300 366 311
Useful information
Information for Tenants
Contacts
- Residential Tenancies Authority Ph: 1300 366 311 www.rta.qld.gov.au
- Tenants Union of Queensland Ph: 1300 744 263 www.tuq.org.au
Buying a Used Car
Forms
- Vehicle Registration Transfer Application
- Personal Property Securities Register – Motor Vehicle Search
Useful information
Contacts
- Qld Department of Transport www.tmr.qld.gov.au
- Queensland Office of Fair Trading Ph: 13 13 04 www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au
- Legal Aid Queensland Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
- RACQ Ph: 13 19 05 www.racq.com.au
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Legislation
- Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld)
- Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Road Rules) Regulation 2009 (Qld)
Useful information
Legal Aid Queensland
Contacts
- Legal Aid Queensland Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
- Insurance Ombudsman (Financial Ombudsman Service) www.fos.org.au
Traffic Offences & Drink Driving
Legislation
- Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld)
- Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Road Rules) Regulation 2009 (Qld)
Self help kits
Work Licence and Special Hardshiop Orders Legal Aid Queensland
- Special Hardship Orders Queensland Department of Transport
- Licence Disqualification Legal Aid Queensland
Contacts
- Qld Department of Transport www.tmr.qld.gov.au
- Legal Aid Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
Legal Resources: Appearing in Court
Useful information
Legal Aid Queensland
Contacts
- Queensland Courts www.courts.qld.gov.au
- Legal Aid Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.au