australia

Law Society of the Australian Capital Territory

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Law Society is a professional organisation based in Canberra, Australia. Its website includes a directory of members, details of training and events, annual reports and links to legislation relating to the legal profession in ACT. There is also information for the public covering specific areas of law, such as setting up a business, relationship breakdown and making a complaint against a solicitor. Parts of the site are restricted to members.

Law Society of the Northern Territory

Website of the Law Society of the Northern Territory, which regulates the legal profession there. The site outlines the history and work of the society. There is information for the general public about costs, making complaints and using the Legal Referral Service. Content for Law Society members covers Continuing Legal Education and other topics. Links to regulatory documents are provided, including the Professional Conduct Rules and Barristers' Rules along with a monthly newsletter.

Law Society of Tasmania

Website of the Law Society of Tasmania, a regulatory and representative body for the legal profession in Tasmania. Details of the Society's history, committees and organisation are available on the website. There is information about becoming a lawyer in Tasmania and a directory of Tasmanian law firms. Press releases and case studies focus on the Society's work reforming the law relating to workers' compensation. Part of the site is restricted to members.

New South Wales Bar Association

Website of the New South Wales Bar Association a professional organisation representing practising barristers in New South Wales, Australia. The site has information about the association including the constitution, annual reports back to 1998, a list of members and office holders, details of various committees and statistical profiles of the NSW bar. For it's members the association arranges continuing professional education and details of various training programmes, seminars and conferences are made available on the site.

Law Institute of Victoria

Website of the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) an organisation for members of the legal profession working in Victoria, Australia. The site provides historical and organisational information about the LIV and full text annual reports going back to 2000. The Regulation section has information on legal ethics, legal practice, complaints and other issues related to the regulation of the legal profession in Victoria. The Public area features information on legal careers, finding a lawyer, making a complaint and a collection of information sheets to various aspects of the law in Victoria.

Law Handbook Online- South Australia

Online version of the Law Handbook, by the Legal Services Commission of South Australia. The Law Handbook is a practical plain English guide to the law in South Australia, for the public, students, community groups and government departments. The handbook can be searched, or browsed by subject; subjects covered include accidents, bankruptcy, family law, health issues, crime, employment, insurance and immigration.

Equal Opportunity Commission of South Australia

Official website of the Equal Opportunity Commission of South Australia. The site provides guidance and case studies to equal opportunity and human rights laws in Australia and South Australia. There are sections aimed at individuals, employers and schools with background information on discrimination including full text laws for Australia and South Australia.The section for employers includes guidance and checklists to the responsibilities of businesses and service providers for managing equal opportunities and dealing with complaints.

Law Society of South Australia

Website of the Law Society of South Australia (LSSA) which is based in Adelaide, Australia. The society is a professional organisation representing over 2000 lawyers in South Australia and has regulatory powers under the Legal Practitioners Act 1981. The website provides background information to the role and functions of the Society and details of the range of services available to their members, to the profession and to the public.

Legal Services Commission of South Australia

Official website of the South Australian Legal Services Commission (LSC) which was established in 1977 to increase access to justice by providing free legal advice and legal aid to people who cannot afford private legal representation. The website explains the role of the LSC and gives guidance on claiming legal aid. There is also information on the Legal Advice Service, courses run by the LSC and a link to the online Law Handbook. A reference guide on applying for legal aid is provided for legal practitioners.

Indigenous Law Bulletin

The Indigenous Law Bulletin (ILB) is a refereed journal which appears eight times a year and is published by the Indigenous Law Centre at the University of New South Wales in Australia. The journal which started in 1981 provides "up-to-date information, discussion and analysis of issues that relate to Indigenous peoples and the law." Subjects covered by the journal include human rights, intellectual property, sovereignty, native title, land rights and discrimination.
Subscribe to australia