This week's Settlement Guide focus for new migrants to Australia is focused on how to access assistance for legal situations.
Who can help me with my legal problems?
Source: Victoria Legal Aid via Facebook
What if I need to go to court?
Source: NSW Department of Justice
For example in NSW you can get a and the amount you pay depends on your financial situation and what kind of legal problem you have.
Where else can I get legal assistance?
There are several free services available for you to access:
give free legal advice and provide help with problems not covered by Legal Aid.
provide advice on most areas of immigration law, including help with lodging applications and appeals.
Migrant Resource Centres provide information, assistance and settlement support to migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants. Here you can find some such centres in your state:
Also in Australia many have Legal Information Access Centres that provide free information about the law.
You can get free legal advice over the phone or face-to-face. If you need an interpreter you can call TIS on 131 450.