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This is a directory of resources and resource libraries, not a claim to list every relevant page on the internet. Major libraries are included so you can reach their full collections of factsheets, forms, videos and guides without relying on a frozen list of individual documents. It covers all eight states and territories and federal matters. Most information is free; legal assistance depends on eligibility and capacity, and some tools or publications charge fees.

Start with the court or tribunal named on your paperwork, then its current forms, rules and practice directions. Use the legal aid and specialist services for help understanding your particular issue. A guide from another state may explain general concepts but its forms and procedures may not apply. This directory is general information, not advice about a particular case.

Sources were located through live web searches and public-page retrieval. Not every linked document within each library was checked. Search indexing was used where direct retrieval was restricted; the AustLII and NSW legislation home pages blocked automated retrieval. Availability, eligibility, fees and procedures can change. Descriptions identify the purpose of a resource rather than promise that a service will take your case.

National help and referral directories

Federal Court and High Court

Family law, separation and family violence

New South Wales

Victoria

Queensland

Western Australia

The Family Court of WA’s handbooks and forms are listed in the family law section above.

South Australia

Tasmania

Justice Connect’s self-representation service is also relevant to eligible federal matters in Tasmania; see the national section.

Australian Capital Territory

Justice Connect’s self-representation service also covers eligible federal matters in the ACT.

Northern Territory

JusticeNet SA is the national self-representation service provider for eligible NT federal matters; see the national and SA sections.

Employment, administrative review and specialist disputes

Specialist assistance and alternatives to court

These bodies have different powers and eligibility rules. A complaint process is not necessarily an appeal or a substitute for a court or tribunal application.

Legislation, cases and research

Finding the right resource for the next step

For forms, filing, service, affidavits, evidence, subpoenas, hearings, costs, appeals and enforcement, use the relevant court’s current guidance first. Legal Aid NSW’s representing-myself library and LawRight’s A–Z factsheets are especially useful broad procedural collections, but their jurisdiction-specific requirements should not be transferred to another court.

For family law, start with the FCFCOA or Family Court of WA materials. For criminal matters, use the local legal aid commission and the relevant court’s criminal guides. For tenancy, start with your local tenancy service and tribunal. For federal administrative review, use the ART’s current website rather than relying solely on older AAT material.

For local services not individually listed here—such as disability, youth, homelessness, community employment, welfare rights and regional legal centres—use the Community Legal Centres Australia state and territory directories. This directory intentionally prioritises official and community-service resources over commercial marketing pages, social-media advice and discussion forums.

General information only, not legal advice. Every link goes to an official court, tribunal, government, legal aid or community legal service. Listing is not endorsement, and eligibility, fees and procedures change; confirm on the service's own site. Links checked September 2026. Last reviewed: September 2026.