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Web Link Hits      Access to Justice Provides Australians with access to information about legal assistance and related services in their local area. 55      Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) Provides independent review of a wide range of administrative decisions made by the Australian government and some non-government bodies. 298      Administrative Review Council Ensures that the system of administrative review is as effective and significant in its protection of the citizen as it can be. 305      Aged-care Rights Service (TARS) Information and advocacy for residents of Commonwealth funded hostels and nursing homes, self-care retirement villages and recipients of in-home aged care in NSW. 336      Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW Administers the Anti-Discrimination laws of NSW. 275      Arts Law Centre of Australia National community legal centre for the arts in Australia. 199      Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII) Provides access to the full text of Australian legislation and court and tribunal judgments and decisions. 187      Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology Inc (ANZSOC) Promotes criminological study, research and practice in the region and brings together persons engaged in all aspects of the field. 329      Australian Charity Law Association (ACLA) Provides targeted education to legal professionals, charity workers and the public in the charities sector. 203      Australian Consumer Law (ACL) A cooperative reform of the Australian Government & States & Territories, through Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs (MCCA). The website contains information about the ACL and its enforcement, and consumer policy in Australia. 24      Australian Copyright Council Provides information, advice and training about copyright in Australia. 196      Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation (ADLRF) Peak body advocating and lobbying for drug law reform. 297      Australian Government Attorney-General`s Department Provides support to the Government in the maintenance and improvement of Australia’s system of law and justice, national security, and emergency management. 258      Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) National crime and criminal justice research agency. 252      Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) Conducts inquiries into areas of law reform at the request of the Attorney-General of Australia. 285      Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) Provides the Australian Parliament with an independent assessment of selected areas of public administration, and assurance about public sector financial reporting, administration, and accountability. 287      AVERT Family Violence Training Package Provides a practical understanding of family violence, its impact and the appropriate strategies for responding which promotes safety for all involved. 27      Best for Kids Information and resources for separating families from Legal Aid NSW. 12      Beyond Bars Alliance (BBA) Promotes social justice solutions to a range of criminal justice system issues with a particular focus on finding alternatives to imprisonment. 308      Combined Community Legal Centres Group (NSW) Inc Peak body for community legal centres in NSW. 319      ComLaw Australian Legislation pages. 281      Commonwealth Ombudsman Has the power to investigate the administrative actions and decisions of Australian Government agencies to see if they are wrong, unjust, unlawful or discriminatory. 227      Communications Law Centre (CLC) Independent, non-profit, public interest organisation specialising in media, communications and online law and policy. 289      Community Justice Centres Provide free mediation and conflict management services to help people resolve disputes. Funded by the NSW Government as part of the NSW Attorney General's Department. 375      Community Justice Coalition (CJC) The purpose of the Coalition is to make the criminal justice system not just punitive but through greatly enhanced prisoner education and rehabilitation programs, educative and restorative. 24      Consumer Credit Legal Centre (CCLC) (NSW) Inc Community legal centre specialising in financial services, particularly matters and policy issues related to consumer credit, banking and debt recovery. 314      Consumer, Trader & Tenancy Tribunal Resolves disputes between tenants, landlords, traders and consumers. 296      Consumer.gov.au Official site of the Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs. Information on consumer rights. 291      Crime and Justice Reform Committee (CJRC) Information concerning the efficacy and cost effectiveness of current responses to crime, and the potential for alternative approaches. 68      Crime and Justice Research (CJR) Network Brings together academics, researchers and students at UNSW with an interest in crime and justice. Organises seminars and conferences on crime and justice issues and develops links with key organisations within and outside UNSW. 355      Department of Corrective Services Provides custodial and community-based correctional services. 319      Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) Provides an independent way of resolving customer complaints about all electricity and gas suppliers in NSW and some water suppliers. 417      Environmental Defender`s Office (EDO) NSW Ltd Community legal centre specialising in public interest environmental law. 383      Family Court of Australia Court lists, information and publications, judgements and legislation, practice directions, forms and fees. 301      Federal Court of Australia Hears appeals from decisions of single judges of the Court, and from the Federal Magistrates Court in non-family law matters. 274      Find Legal Answers Find legal answers to everyday questions about the law in NSW. Maintained by Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC). 107      Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby (NSW) Inc Lobbies for gay and lesbian legislative reform. 380      Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Protects or promotes the interests of the person for whom they have been appointed. 132      Guardianship Tribunal NSW Legal tribunal, makes guardianship and financial management orders for people aged 16 years and over with decision-making disabilities. 378      Help for Victims of Sexual Assault NSW Government's virtual one-stop-shop to assist victims of sexual assault, providing information about the criminal justice process and other supports. 106      High Court of Australia Highest court in the Australian judicial system. 214      HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) Community legal centre that specialises in HIV related legal matters. 345      Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) National independent statutory government body; has responsibilities for inquiring into alleged infringements under anti-discrimination laws. 205      Human Trafficking Working Group Provides background, case reports, publications and presentations on human trafficking in Australia. 264      Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) Provides free advice to financially disadvantaged clients on most areas of immigration law. 377      Indigenous Justice Clearinghouse The aim of the clearinghouse is to promote discussion and disseminate relevant Indigenous justice information to government policy makers and those working in the Indigenous justice field. 420      Indigenous Law Centre (ILC) Coordinates research, teaching and information services in the multi-disciplinary area of Indigenous peoples and the law. 369      Institute of Criminology At the University of Sydney. Its primary functions are teaching, research, publications and public education. 411      Insurance Law Service Free legal service available to anyone in Australia who would like advice on insurance law or in resolving a dispute with an insurer. 34      Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS) Community legal centre working with people with an intellectual disability to exercise and advance their rights. 356      Judicial Commission of NSW Assists the courts to achieve consistency in sentencing; organises and supervises an appropriate scheme of continuing education and training of judicial officers; and examines complaints against judicial officers. 293      Just Search Just Search searches the full text of 16 Law and Justice Foundation reports into the legal needs of disadvantaged groups in NSW. It also provides abstracts of other research, NSW plain language law resources, and key access to justice organisations i 370      Justice Journey This guide assists victims of crime to seek help and navigate their way through the justice process. 91      Justice Reinvestment Works closely with state policymakers to advance fiscally-sound, data driven criminal justice policies to break the cycle of recidivism, avert prison expenditures and make communities safer. 170      Justices of the Peace Register Locate a Justice of the Peace by postcode or check the registration details of a Justice of the Peace. 294      Law and Justice Foundation of NSW Independent statutory body working to improve access to justice in NSW, particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged people. 270      Law Council of Australia Represents the legal profession at the national level. 359      Law Enforcement And Harm Reduction Network (LEAHRN) Connects people who want to know more about how police and harm reduction services can work together more effectively. 104      Law Society of NSW Provides a wide range of services to its members to assist them in their practice. 288      LawAccess NSW Legal information and resources. 359      LawCite Free database which includes citations of Australian law and those of other countries whose case data is available through the Free Access to Law Movement. It includes numerous citations of Australian cases by overseas courts. 406      LawHelp Gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) access to legal help. 40      Lawlink NSW Government portal website to law and justice agencies and services in NSW. 279      Lawstuff Legal information for young people; from the National Children's and Youth Law Centre, an independent, non-profit organisation working for all Australians under the age of 25. 272      Legal Aid NSW Provides a range of services to people who need advice, assistance and representation, and who qualify for legal aid. 291      Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) Free access to information about the law through the State Library and NSW public libraries, including Public Library LIACs. 282      Links to Courts & Tribunals, Federal & State Links to Courts and Tribunals in Australia. 292      Mental Health Links for Lawyers A resource centre to provide information to lawyers to assist them in their representation of clients with mental health issues. 585      Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) Specialist quasi-judicial body established under the Mental Health Act 2007. It has a wide range of powers that enable it to make and review orders, and to hear some appeals, about the treatment and care of people with a mental illness. 234      Migration Review Tribunal Statutory body which provides a final, independent, merits review of visa and visa-related decisions made by DIMA. 231      National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council (NADRAC) Independent body which advises the Australian Attorney-General on the development of high quality, economic and efficient ways of resolving disputes without the need for a judicial decision. 358      National Anti-Discrimination Information Gateway Provides a snapshot of each anti-discrimination system including information about the grounds and areas of public life on which a complaint can be made in each jurisdiction. 157      National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) Association of state community legal centre organisations in Australia. 369      National Council for Children Post-Separation (NCCPS) Raises public awareness about the impact of the Family Law Act on children. 124      National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund (NDLERF) Promotes quality evidence-based practice in drug law enforcement to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of licit and illicit drug use in Australian society. 308      National Pro Bono Resource Centre Encourages pro bono legal services, supports lawyers & law firms to make it easier for them to provide high quality pro bono legal services & works with the profession and the community sector to match services with the clients & groups most in need 367      National Welfare Rights Network Network of community legal centres throughout Australia which specialise in Social Security law and its administration by Centrelink. 327      National Women`s Justice Coalition Inc (NWJC) Coalition of organisations and individuals which aims to promote women's equality before the law in Australia. 238      New South Wales Legal Assistance Forum (NLAF) Promotes collaboration and coordination in the development of legal services in NSW. 402      No Bars A one-stop-shop for drug and alcohol services in NSW working with criminal justice clients and the criminal justice system. 31      NSW Attorney General`s Department Diversity Services Information and resources to make the justice system more accessible to people who have a disability or who are from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 265      NSW Audit Office The Auditor-General forms part of the accountability mechanism whereby the Parliament holds the Government accountable for fulfilling its responsibilities. Core services are financial, compliance, performance audits and protected disclosures. 391      NSW Council for Civil Liberties (NSWCCL) Human rights and civil liberties organisation, aiming to secure the equal rights of everyone (as long as they don’t infringe the rights and freedoms of others) and oppose any abuse or excessive power by the State against its people. 375      NSW Disability Discrimination Legal Centre (NSW DDLC) Inc Helps people with disability in NSW who want to make a complaint of disability discrimination. 290      NSW Juvenile Justice Supervises and cares for young offenders in the community and in detention centres. 320      NSW Law Reform Commission Proposes changes to NSW laws. 376      NSW Legislation NSW Government Legislation pages. 209      NSW Office for Children - the Children's Guardian (OCCG) Promotes the best interests of all children and young persons in out-of-home care; ensures the rights of all children and young persons in out-of-home care are safeguarded and promoted; accredits designated agencies & monitors their responsibilities. 348      NSW Office of Fair Trading Safeguards consumer rights and advises business and traders on fair ethical practice. 214      NSW Ombudsman Helps agencies within the Ombudsman's jurisdiction to address problems with their performance. Roles include dealing with complaints about organisations and individuals who provide community services. 198      NSW Police Services, safety and events information. 374      NSW Supreme, District & Local Courts Online Registry Enables lawyers, parties to a case and members of the public to type in search criteria and find court listing details. 29      NSW Trustee and Guardian (NSW T&G) Promotes the rights and interests of people with disabilities through the practice of guardianship, advocacy and education. 362      NSW Young Lawyers Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources to help law students, solicitors and barristers if they are experiencing mental health issues or wish to improve their general wellbeing. 9      Play by the Rules Provides information and online learning about how to prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment and child abuse for the sport and recreation industry. 257      Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) Independent, non-profit legal and policy centre. PIAC makes strategic interventions in public interest matters to foster a fair, just and democratic society and to empower citizens, consumers and communities. 398      Public Interest Law Clearing House (PILCH) Acts as a facilitator for the community to access pro bono legal assistance from the private legal profession. 387      Public Interest Law Clearing House New South Wales (PILCH NSW) Bridges the justice gap by linking individuals and not for profit organisations with legal and other professional advisors to address issues of concern in the community. 174      Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) (Aust) Inc Specialist refugee legal advice service. 338      Refugee Review Tribunal Reviews decisions made by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs to refuse or cancel protections visas to non-citizens in Australia. 233      Safe Work Australia Drives national policy development on OHS and workers’ compensation matters. 172      Safer Family Law Campaign (SFLC) National campaign dedicated to giving all Australian children and parents the fundamental human right to be safe. 100      Safety Partnership The 'Working Together' Strategic Framework is the NSW Government's policy to prevent violence against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Includes 'Understanding your legal rights: a guide for lesbians and gay men' download. 270      Sisters Inside Inc Advocates for the human rights of women in the criminal justice system, and to address gaps in the services available to them. 339      SJ Opps Provides information to law students and young lawyers about the opportunities to be involved in furthering social justice. 142      Social Security Appeals Tribunal (SSAT) First level of external review of decisions made by Centrelink about social security, family assistance, education or training payments. The Tribunal is now also be the first level of external review of most decisions made by the Child Support Agency 227      Staying Home Leaving Violence Information on legal options for victims of domestic violence. 202      TaxWatch Independent, non-partisan service which focuses on issues relating to taxation policy and administration in Australia, including proposals for reform. 193      Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) Free and independent alternative dispute resolution scheme for small business and residential consumers in Australia with unresolved complaints about their telephone or internet services. 266      Tenants` Union of NSW Represents the interests of all tenants in NSW, including those living in public and private housing as well as borders and lodgers and caravan park residents. 331      The Clinical Ethics Resource Offers resources addressing the ethical and legal issues experienced by those working in clinical environments. 63      Veterans` Review Board (VRB) Reviews decisions about Repatriation pensions (other than Service Pensions) and attendant allowance. It is independent of the Repatriation Commission and the Department of Veterans' Affairs. 364      Victims of Crime Assistance League Inc NSW (VOCAL) Provides support to people harmed by violent, serious crime. 109      Victims Services Information for victims of crime in NSW on how to access counselling, compensation and victims rights. 100      WebLaw Subject gateway to quality assessed Internet resources for researching Australian law. 308      Wirringa Baiya Community legal centre for Aboriginal women, children and youth living in New South Wales. Wirringa Baiya focusses on issues relating to violence against Aboriginal women, children and youth. 378      Women In Prison Advocacy Network (WIPAN) WIPAN's purpose is to advocate for changes, which improve the wellbeing and prospects of women embroiled in the NSW criminal justice system. 214      Women`s Legal Services (WLS) NSW Provides a free community legal service for women in NSW. 329      Youth Justice Coalition (YJC) Network of youth workers, children's lawyers, policy workers and academics who work to promote the rights of children and young people in NSW and across Australia. 125

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