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Australia
This 2016 recording introduces the former Go To Court hotline team and explains the service model used at that time. Today, 1800 577 015 provides free general legal information from Jen, not personal legal advice; a consultation with a qualified lawyer can be requested and is subject to availability.
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Australia
Go To Court Lawyers has been helping Australians with legal problems since 2010. This short video explains exactly how the service works — including the difference between the two things we offer, because it matters which one you need.
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Australia
This 2014 recording reflects an earlier stage of professional social-media use. Lawyers using social platforms today must still protect confidentiality and privilege, avoid misleading advertising or impressions of specialist expertise, supervise published material and comply with the conduct rules and privacy obligations applying in their jurisdiction.
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Australia
Charged with a criminal offence and need a lawyer urgently? This video explains, in plain English, the four ways to get a criminal lawyer anywhere in Australia - the free duty lawyer at court, a grant of legal aid, community legal centres and Aboriginal legal services, and private lawyers - and what each one actually costs.
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Australian Capital Territory
Charged in Canberra? Nearly every ACT criminal matter starts in one building, which makes the path clear: the duty lawyer office on level 2 next to Courtroom 1, a Legal Aid helpline open late Monday to Thursday, the Aboriginal Legal Service, and straight answers on private lawyer costs.
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New South Wales
A criminal court date in New South Wales, coming up fast? This video walks through exactly how to get a lawyer in NSW when time is short: the three calls to make today, the duty solicitor at every Local Court (and what they can't do), grants of legal aid, and what private criminal lawyers charge.
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Northern Territory
The Territory does justice differently - including more than thirty bush courts. But at the Darwin and Alice Springs Local Courts there's a free duty lawyer every single day, no means test, no booking. This video covers the duty lawyer, NAAJA, Legal Aid NT's helpline, and private lawyer costs in the NT.
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Queensland
Facing a Queensland magistrates court? Queensland gives every unrepresented defendant a free duty lawyer on the day. This video explains what they can and can't do, the two calls to make before court, what to do if someone is in the watch-house, and what private criminal lawyers charge in Queensland.
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South Australia
Charged in South Australia with court coming up? Three walls stop most people - money, time and fear of the system - and every one has a door. The free duty solicitor at every Magistrates Court, the Legal Help Line, the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement, and honest numbers on private lawyer costs.
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Tasmania
Charged in Tasmania? Start with the simplest fact: everyone in Tasmania can get free legal advice by phone from Tasmania Legal Aid. This video covers that line, the duty lawyer next to Court 5 in Hobart, grants of aid, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service, and private lawyer costs on the island.
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Victoria
Charged in Victoria and worried you can't afford a lawyer? "No money, no lawyer" is a myth here. This video covers Victoria Legal Aid's Legal Help line and Help Before Court, duty lawyers at the Magistrates' Court, the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, and what private criminal lawyers really charge.
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Western Australia
Charged in Western Australia? WA has a wrinkle most people don't know: ongoing legal aid grants are rarely available for Magistrates Court charges. This video explains the duty lawyer, the Legal Aid WA Infoline, the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA, and what private criminal lawyers cost in the West.
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Australian Capital Territory
Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in the ACT actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.
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New South Wales
Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in New South Wales actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.
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Northern Territory
Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in the Northern Territory actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.
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Queensland
Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in Queensland actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.
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South Australia
Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in South Australia actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.
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Tasmania
Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in Tasmania actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.
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Victoria
Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in Victoria actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.
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Western Australia
Police have rung, or left a card, asking you to come in for an interview. Do you have to go? Do you have to answer their questions? This video explains, in plain English, what the law in Western Australia actually says — the right to silence, what you do have to tell police, the caution they must give you, and your right to legal advice before you answer anything.
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Australian Capital Territory
Charged with assault in Canberra? The ACT ceilings are clean - 2 years for common assault, 5 for actual bodily harm, 7 aggravated - but in this city the real battleground is usually your record, your clearance and your checks. The two-limb self-defence test, and why preparation reads loudly in a one-court town.
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New South Wales
Charged with assault in New South Wales? This video explains the NSW penalty ladder in plain English - common assault (up to 2 years), assault occasioning actual bodily harm (5 years, or 7 in company) - why those numbers are ceilings rather than predictions, the three main defences including self-defence, and how a guilty finding can still end without a recorded conviction.
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Northern Territory
Charged with assault in the Northern Territory? The ladder, rung by rung: common assault 12 months, assault causing harm 2 years, aggravated forms 3-5, grievous harm 14. Your defences, the free daily duty lawyer in Darwin and Alice Springs, and NAAJA for Aboriginal defendants across the Territory.
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Queensland
Charged with assault in Queensland? The ceilings: common assault 3 years, bodily harm 7, armed or in company 10. How you fight it: self-defence, accident, proof beyond reasonable doubt - and provocation, which in Queensland can be a complete defence to assault. Plus how less serious matters can end with no conviction recorded.
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South Australia
Charged with assault in South Australia? Two words on your papers - basic or aggravated - shape everything: 2 vs 3 years for assault, 3 vs 4 where harm results, 5 where a weapon is involved. Why the label itself can be challenged, SA's proportionate self-defence test, and what to do between now and court.
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Tasmania
Charged with assault in Tasmania and scared by the number 21? That figure is the Criminal Code's general ceiling for nearly every crime - not a forecast. Most assault charges travel the summary road with a 12-month maximum. The two roads, Tasmania's plain self-defence rule, and how prepared first offenders reach the gentle end.
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Victoria
Charged with assault in Victoria? The same incident can be charged as summary unlawful assault (up to 3 months) or as causing injury under the Crimes Act (up to 5 years for the reckless form) - and which path it takes is often influenced early. Defences, the two-limb self-defence test, and Victoria's diversion program for first offenders, all in plain English.
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Western Australia
Charged with assault in Western Australia? WA's twist: the maximum you face depends on which court hears it - bodily harm runs 2-3 years in the Magistrates Court but 5-7 in the District Court. Common assault: 18 months + $18,000 (3 years + $36,000 aggravated). Defences, and the spent conviction order that keeps a one-off mistake off most checks.
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New South Wales
In NSW, police can apply for an AVO or a person can make a private application through the Local Court. Attend every listed date, preserve evidence and understand any interim conditions. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 000.
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Australia
Protection orders are made under state or territory law and have different names across Australia. They can impose urgent interim and longer-term conditions. Read every condition, attend court and get advice; breaching an order is generally a criminal offence even where the protected person invited contact.
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Australian Capital Territory
Served with a family violence order in the ACT? Canberra's system runs through a preliminary conference where you and the applicant never share a room - a registrar shuttles between you to find an agreement. Your options, the ripples an order can cause in a small city, and how to prepare.
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New South Wales
Served with an AVO in New South Wales? This video explains, in plain English, what binds you from the moment of service, what actually happens at the first mention, and your three real choices - consent without admissions, adjourn for advice, or contest - plus why consenting is a decision to make carefully, not a shrug.
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New South Wales
An AVO is an Apprehended Violence Order — a court order made to protect someone who fears violence, intimidation, stalking or harassment. This video explains, in plain English, what an AVO actually is, the difference between an ADVO and an APVO, the conditions that come with one, and what your options are if an AVO has been taken out against you.
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Northern Territory
Served with a DVO in the Northern Territory? The timetable is fast - as little as two clear days' notice, hearings within a week or two - and the choices are real: consent without admissions, negotiate conditions, or contest. Plus the free help standing at the courthouse door.
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Queensland
Served with a DVO application in Queensland? Understand the five-year line first: a final order lasts five years by default, and a final order means no weapons licence for five years. Your five options at the mention, why the order is civil but breaching is criminal, and how to prepare.
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South Australia
Served with an intervention order in South Australia? A final order here has no expiry date - it runs until a court revokes it - and the confirmation hearing is usually about eight days away. What binds you tonight, your choices at the hearing, and why the first hearing is the cheapest place to get this right.
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Tasmania
Handed a family violence order in Tasmania? First check who made it. Police can issue their own orders for up to twelve months without a court; magistrates make the rest. The two roads - varying or challenging a police order, and responding to a court application - explained plainly.
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Victoria
Served with a family violence intervention order in Victoria? The first mention is a fork in the road with four doors: consent without admission, an undertaking, an adjournment, or a contest. What each one really means, what the contested road looks like, and how to use the next fortnight well.
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Western Australia
Served with a family violence restraining order in WA? There is no automatic court date - there is a 21-day clock, and silence makes the order final. Your four choices, what happens after an objection, and the two traps that catch people every week.
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Australia
Ask the court registry or your state Legal Aid commission about the duty lawyer before the hearing. Also contact the Family Advocacy and Support Service, a community legal centre, a Women's Legal Service or an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service. Representation is not guaranteed, so apply early.
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Australian Capital Territory
Canberra keeps it compact: one courthouse (Knowles Place) handles every family violence order, there are no court fees, and after hours - nights, weekends, public holidays - police can apply for an emergency order on your behalf. This video covers the court application, after-hours protection, interim orders, and the conference stage where the two sides are kept in separate rooms.
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New South Wales
Frightened of a partner, ex-partner or family member in NSW? This video explains, in plain English, the two ways to get an apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) - asking the police to apply (with a provisional order for urgent protection) or making your own private application at the Local Court - plus who the order covers, what it costs (nothing), and the evidence that wins orders.
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Northern Territory
In the Northern Territory a domestic violence order is free to get - and you don't have to be the one who asks: an adult you trust, a lawyer or the police can apply for you. This video covers the police path (officers can make orders without going to court), the Local Court civil registry application, what orders can say, and who they cover, including extended family.
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Queensland
To apply for a domestic violence order (DVO) in Queensland, complete Form DV01, sign the statutory declaration before a JP or Commissioner for Declarations, and lodge it free at a Magistrates Court. If protection cannot wait, police may issue a 12-month Police Protection Direction and the court can separately make a temporary protection order.
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South Australia
South Australia protects people at two speeds: police can issue an interim intervention order on the spot (no court needed, effective once served, court date built in), and you can also apply to the Magistrates Court through its online portal - free where domestic abuse is alleged. This video explains both paths, the preliminary hearing, and how interim orders become final.
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Tasmania
In Tasmania, police can issue a police family violence order on the spot - no court needed, typically running about twelve months - and you can also apply to the Magistrates Court yourself (one form plus five copies at the registry, no filing fee). This video explains both paths, interim orders, and the forward-looking test the magistrate applies.
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Victoria
In Victoria you can apply for a family violence intervention order (FVIO) online, without going anywhere. This video walks through every path to protection: the Magistrates' Court online application (heard at any court location), police family violence safety notices issued on the spot (up to 14 days), same-day interim orders, who the order covers, and what it costs (nothing).
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Western Australia
In Western Australia you can apply for a family violence restraining order (FVRO) at any Magistrates Court registry, free - and ask for the first hearing to happen without the other person being told. This video explains the application, the same-day interim order, police emergency protection, who the order covers, and the evidence to bring.
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Australian Capital Territory
Charged with contravening a family violence order in the ACT? Every breach carries the same label: up to 5 years, from the first offence. What counts as a breach in a small city, the genuine defences, and why the conviction can cost more than the sentence.
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New South Wales
Charged with breaching an AVO in New South Wales? The rules were rewritten in 2024: a standard knowing breach carries up to 2 years, breach intending harm or fear 3, persistent breach within 28 days 5 - and where the breach involved violence, the court must impose imprisonment unless it gives reasons. What counts as a breach, the real defences, and what to do from today.
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Northern Territory
Charged with breaching a DVO in the Northern Territory? Alongside ceilings of 2 to 5 years sits a floor: a second breach conviction means a recorded conviction and at least 7 days' imprisonment, by law. What counts, the genuine defences, and why contesting a wrong charge matters so much here.
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Queensland
Charged with breaching a DVO in Queensland? The maximum is 3 years - or 5 if you have a domestic violence conviction in the past five years. What counts as contravening (including invited contact), the genuine defences, and what to do from today.
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South Australia
Charged with contravening an intervention order in South Australia? The penalties were rewritten in 2024 and are now the steepest in the country: 3 years basic, 5 aggravated - and 7 or 10 where violence, threats or a repeat within five years is involved. The full ladder, plainly.
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Tasmania
Charged with breaching a family violence order in Tasmania? Penalties climb a staircase: 12 months for a first breach, 18 for a second, 2 years for a third, and 5 from the fourth. Why each conviction moves you up a step permanently, and how to handle the one you're facing.
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Victoria
Charged with contravening a family violence intervention order in Victoria? There are three separate offences - the standard charge (2 years), contravention intending harm or fear (5), and persistent contravention within 28 days (5). Why every extra contact builds the bigger charge, the genuine defences, and how to handle it.
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Western Australia
Charged with breaching a restraining order in WA? A single breach carries up to $10,000 and 2 years - but the number that matters is three: on a third conviction within two years, the court must impose imprisonment unless clearly unjust. Why even small charges deserve a proper defence.
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Australian Capital Territory
Being stalked or harassed in Canberra? The Personal Protection Order turns on a two-question test - has the conduct happened, and is it likely in the next 12 months without an order? How to apply, the workplace-order cousin, and how to build evidence for exactly that test.
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New South Wales
Being stalked, harassed or threatened by someone who isn't family in NSW? You can seek an Apprehended Personal Violence Order yourself, directly at any Local Court registry - police permission not required. What the APVO does, what to do when police haven't acted, the evidence that wins these orders, and the national doors for online abuse.
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Northern Territory
Being stalked or harassed in the Northern Territory? The Personal Violence Restraining Order costs nothing to seek: one form and one affidavit at the Local Court. What the PVRO reaches, what to do when police haven't acted, and how to build the sworn account that carries it.
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Queensland
Being stalked or harassed in Queensland? Run both tracks: the Peace and Good Behaviour Order you can seek yourself at the Magistrates Court, and the crime of unlawful stalking that police can charge. What to do when police haven't acted, the file to build, and the national doors for online abuse.
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South Australia
Being stalked or harassed in South Australia? One order covers everyone - the same intervention order protects you from a neighbour, an acquaintance or a stranger. The police door and the court door, what to do when police haven't acted, and the evidence that carries it.
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Tasmania
Being stalked or harassed in Tasmania? The restraint order's application form is on the Magistrates Court website, the standard is the civil one, and interim orders exist for urgent situations. The grounds, the two tracks, and the file that wins it.
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Victoria
Being stalked or harassed in Victoria by a neighbour, colleague or stranger? The Personal Safety Intervention Order is built for exactly this. How to apply at the Magistrates' Court, Victoria's assessment-and-mediation pathway for less serious disputes, why stalking goes straight to the magistrate, and the evidence that decides it.
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Western Australia
Being stalked or harassed in WA by someone who isn't family? Two orders exist - the Misconduct Restraining Order for harassment without violence, and the Violence Restraining Order where violence or credible threats exist. How to choose, how lodging works (including the fee and the no-surprise rule), and the evidence that tips the scales.
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Australia
There is a protection order in your family — protecting you, or made against you — and you are separating. This video explains, in plain English, what that order actually means for parenting arrangements and property settlement anywhere in Australia: how the family court weighs safety and protection orders when deciding about children, the three rules that keep state protection orders and national family law…
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Australian Capital Territory
Someone arrested in Canberra? One city, one court - and one extra step most families never learn: a police bail refusal can be reviewed by a senior officer on request, before the magistrate ever sees it. The sequence, the bail file, and the protections that matter tonight.
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New South Wales
Someone you love has been arrested in NSW and you don't know where they are or what happens next. This video gives families the sequence: the first three phone calls, what's happening in custody, how the bail decision works (court usually the same or next day), the facts families provide that win bail, and the three warnings that protect them - starting with recorded phone calls.
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Northern Territory
Someone arrested in the Territory? The custody map is five watch houses - Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs - and the duty lawyer walks into the cells before court. How to find them, the bail file to build, and NAAJA for Aboriginal families.
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Queensland
Someone you love is in a Queensland watch-house. This video makes it concrete: what a watch-house is, how to find out where they're held, the morning court that decides bail, the family facts that change the outcome, and the ATSILS custody line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
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South Australia
Someone arrested in South Australia? Within 30km of the Adelaide GPO they'll be at the City Watch House - and the clock runs fast: court the next working day, with a bail review heard by 4pm the day after. What families feed that clock, and the doors that keep you oriented.
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Tasmania
Someone arrested in Tasmania? Here's the honest timeline - police cells, court as soon as practicable, and if bail is refused, a transfer to the reception centres that can take days. What families can do: the bail facts, the courtroom presence, and the protections that count.
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Victoria
Someone arrested in Victoria tonight? This state's bail system works through the night - volunteer bail justices can be called to the station at any hour, and a weekend online remand court sits on weekends and public holidays. How to find them, what to feed the bail application, and the protections only family can provide.
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Western Australia
Someone arrested in WA - maybe ten minutes away, maybe a day's drive. The calm calls that find them, how bail works (and escalates), the bail file families build, and the protections that matter: recorded calls, medication disclosure, and staying off social media.
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Australia
A useful court character reference is truthful, specific, dated and signed. The referee should identify how they know the person, acknowledge the charge and any relevant history they have been told about, and explain observed character or rehabilitation without telling the court what sentence to impose.
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Australian Capital Territory
ACT drug charges depend on the alleged substance, quantity, conduct and surrounding evidence. Possession, cultivation, manufacture, supply and trafficking are distinct allegations. Do not rely on the historical penalty figures in this recording; obtain advice based on the current law and charge papers.
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Australia
Assault law differs between Australian jurisdictions, but charges can cover threatened violence as well as physical contact and become more serious with injury or aggravating circumstances. Preserve evidence, obey bail or protection-order conditions and get advice on the exact charge before entering a plea.
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Western Australia
Western Australian assault charges range from common assault to offences involving injury or aggravating circumstances. The prosecution must prove the elements of the particular charge. Preserve evidence, comply with bail and restraining-order conditions, and get advice before interview or plea.
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Australia — personal insolvency, not company liquidation
Bankruptcy can relieve some debts but has serious consequences for assets, income, credit and other parts of life. It does not clear every liability. Voluntary applications and creditor proceedings have different requirements. Compare your options with independent financial counselling and legal advice before deciding.
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Australia
Spousal maintenance is financial support paid after separation where one party cannot adequately meet their needs and the other has capacity to pay. It is separate from child support and property settlement. Strict application time limits may apply, so obtain advice early.
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Australia
Family dispute resolution can help separated parents reach practical agreements without a contested hearing. In many parenting cases it is required before filing, subject to exceptions including urgency and family violence or safety risks. Agreements should be documented in the right legal form.
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Australia
Australian divorce is no-fault and legally ends the marriage; it does not itself decide parenting, property or maintenance. Applicants generally need to prove at least 12 months’ separation and that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. Separate time limits can start once divorce becomes final.
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Australia
A de facto relationship is assessed from the whole relationship, not one document or a fixed checklist. Property and maintenance rights may arise if jurisdictional gateway requirements are met. Evidence of the shared life matters, and a two-year post-separation filing limit commonly applies, subject to exceptions and different WA rules.
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Australia
Australian law focuses on children’s best interests and safety, not a parent’s ownership of or automatic entitlement to a child. Parents can record agreement in a parenting plan or seek enforceable consent orders. If agreement is unsafe or impossible, obtain advice about dispute resolution exceptions and court orders.
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New South Wales
Blacktown Local Court is at one Kildare Road, Blacktown, New South Wales. Check the date, time and attendance directions on the latest court notice for your own matter. The official directory lists registry hours as eight thirty to four thirty, Monday to Friday. A registry opening time is not your hearing time. Follow your notice and recheck the directory before visiting.
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New South Wales
Lismore Local and District Courts are listed at 9–11 Zadoc Street. Standard registry hours are 9 am–4:30 pm weekdays. The official page still displays a dated lunchtime-closure notice for 7–11 September 2026; that notice does not establish a continuing closure after 11 September.
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New South Wales
Newcastle Local Court is at three hundred and forty-three Hunter Street, Newcastle, New South Wales. The official directory lists this address for the Local and District Courts. Check the court and venue on your own documents. The official directory lists registry hours as nine in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon, Monday to Friday. Confirm current arrangements before visiting. Telephone hours are listed separately from registry hours.
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New South Wales
The Supreme Court of New South Wales uses the Law Courts Building at Queens Square in Sydney. The court lists entrances from Phillip Street and Macquarie Street. Check your notice names this building. At this building, the Supreme Court registry is on level five and its courtrooms are on levels seven to thirteen. Check the courtroom for your hearing rather than going straight to the registry.
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New South Wales
The Sydney CBD District Court civil registry is on Level 4 of John Maddison Tower, 86 Goulburn Street, Sydney. The building is numbered 86–90. Registry hours are 9 am–4:30 pm weekdays excluding public holidays. Confirm the venue for your own hearing.
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New South Wales
Downing Centre Local Court is at one hundred and forty-three to one hundred and forty-seven Liverpool Street, Sydney, New South Wales. The official directory lists its criminal registry on level four. The District Court’s criminal registry is on level three. Do not confuse a registry level with the courtroom for your hearing. Check the court name and details on your latest notice.
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New South Wales
Glen Innes Local Court is on Grey Street, Glen Innes, New South Wales. Check the court, venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists opening on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the second and fourth weeks of each month. Confirm the particular date with the court before making a separate registry visit.
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New South Wales
Newtown Local Court is at two hundred and twenty-two Australia Street, Newtown, New South Wales. Check the court name, venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current court documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists weekday registry hours as nine until one, then two until four, Monday to Friday. The registry closes for lunch between one and two. Confirm current arrangements before visiting.
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New South Wales
Tweed Heads Local Court is at 50–52 Recreation Street, Tweed Heads, New South Wales. Registry hours are 9 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm Monday to Friday. Follow your hearing documents and confirm current arrangements.
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New South Wales
The New South Wales court directory lists Balmain Local Court at three hundred and sixty-eight Darling Street, but directs all enquiries to Burwood Local Court. Check your latest court notice before travelling. Contact the registry through the current official directory to confirm arrangements for your matter. An enquiries address does not establish your hearing venue, and it does not mean your hearing is cancelled.
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New South Wales
This video was recorded on 27 July 2015 and describes Forster Courthouse and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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New South Wales
This video was recorded on 27 July 2015 and describes East Maitland Local Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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New South Wales
Bankstown Local Court is on the corner of Chapel Road and The Mall, in Bankstown, New South Wales. Check your court notice for your hearing date, time and attendance instructions. Allow extra time to find the entrance and pass through security. Keep your court papers handy. The courthouse footage shown here is archival, so signs and nearby surroundings may have changed.
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New South Wales
Belmont Local Court is at five hundred and thirty Pacific Highway, Belmont, New South Wales. Read your latest court notice for the hearing date, time and attendance directions. The official directory lists weekday registry hours as nine to one, then two to four, with a lunch closure. Those hours are separate from the hearing time stated in your notice.
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New South Wales
Broadmeadow Children’s Court is at nineteen to twenty-three Lambton Road, Broadmeadow, New South Wales. Check your Court Attendance Notice or Notice of Listing for the venue, date and time. The court’s location page lists weekday opening hours as nine to four, with reception closed from one to two. These opening hours are separate from the time stated for your own case.
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New South Wales
Campbelltown Local Court is on Railway Street, Campbelltown, New South Wales. Check your latest court notice for the correct venue, date and attendance time before travelling. The official directory lists weekday registry hours as eight forty-five to four thirty. These are registry hours, not your hearing time. Follow the current attendance directions for your own matter.
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New South Wales
Cessnock Local Court is at two hundred and twenty-three Maitland Road, Cessnock, New South Wales. Check your latest court notice for the correct venue, date and attendance time. The registry is listed as open on weekdays from nine to one, then two to four. Plan around the lunchtime closure. Registry opening hours do not determine when your matter will be heard.
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New South Wales
This video was recorded on 25 June 2015 and describes Fairfield Local Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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New South Wales
Gosford Local Court is at Donnison Street and Henry Parry Drive, Gosford, New South Wales. The official directory lists this location for both the Local Court and the District Court. The registry’s published hours are nine in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon, Monday to Friday. Check the court name, venue and hearing details on your current court documents.
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New South Wales
Hornsby Local Court is at two hundred and ninety-four Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby, New South Wales. Use this current official address when checking the venue on your latest court documents. The registry’s published hours are nine in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon, Monday to Friday. These hours do not set your hearing time. Follow your own attendance directions.
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New South Wales
Kempsey Courthouse is at two Sea Street, West Kempsey, New South Wales. Check the court name, venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current documents before planning your trip. The registry opens Monday to Friday, from nine to one, then two to four. It closes for lunch between one and two. Confirm current arrangements before making a separate registry visit.
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New South Wales
Windsor Local Court is on the corner of Court and Pitt Streets in Windsor, New South Wales. Published registry hours are 9 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm Monday to Friday. Follow your hearing documents and confirm current arrangements.
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New South Wales
Toronto Local Court in New South Wales is at 140–142 Cary Street. Published registry hours are 9 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm Monday to Friday. Check your hearing documents and current arrangements before travelling.
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New South Wales
Taree Local and District Courts are listed at 85 Albert Street. Registry hours are 9 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm Monday to Friday. Follow your hearing documents and confirm current arrangements before travelling.
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New South Wales
Liverpool Local Court is at 150 George Street. Published registry hours are 9 am–4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Check your current court documents for the venue and hearing time, and allow time for security.
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New South Wales
Macksville Local Court is on River Street. The registry is listed as open Tuesday to Friday, 9 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm. Confirm current arrangements and follow your court documents for the hearing time.
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New South Wales
Maitland Local Court is on High Street. Published registry hours are 9 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm Monday to Friday. Check the court name and venue on your current documents, and allow time for security.
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New South Wales
Mount Druitt Local Court is at 59 North Parade. Published registry hours are 9 am–4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Follow your current hearing directions and allow time for security before finding your courtroom.
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New South Wales
Manly Local Court is at 2 Belgrave Street. Published registry hours are 9 am–4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Follow your current hearing directions and allow time for security.
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New South Wales
Waverley Courthouse is at 151 Bronte Road, New South Wales. Registry hours are 9 am–1 pm and 2–4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Check your hearing documents and current arrangements before travelling.
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New South Wales
Woy Woy Local Court is at 78–80 Blackwall Road, New South Wales. Registry hours are 9 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm Monday to Friday. Follow your hearing documents and confirm current arrangements before travelling.
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New South Wales
Wyong Local Court is at 6 Anzac Avenue, New South Wales. Published registry hours are 9 am–4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Follow your hearing documents and confirm current arrangements before travelling.
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New South Wales
Parramatta Children’s Court is at 2 George Street. Published weekday hours are 9 am–4:30 pm, with care and protection reception closed 1–2 pm. Check the exact court and venue on your own documents and contact the registry ahead about safety concerns.
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New South Wales
Parramatta Local Court is at twelve George Street, Parramatta, New South Wales. The official directory lists this address for the Local and District Courts. Check the exact court and venue on your own documents. The official directory lists registry hours as nine in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon, Monday to Friday. Confirm current arrangements before visiting. Telephone hours are listed separately from registry hours.
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New South Wales
Maclean Local Court is at 2 Macnaughton Place. Its registry opens Wednesday to Friday, 9 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm. The official directory directs urgent matters to Grafton Local Court. Check your current court documents before travelling.
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New South Wales
Grafton Local Court is at forty-seven Victoria Street, Grafton, New South Wales. The official directory lists this location for both the Local Court and the District Court, so check your documents. The registry opens Monday to Friday, from nine to one, then two to four. It closes for lunch between one and two. Confirm current arrangements before making a separate registry visit.
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New South Wales
Byron Bay Local Court is at seven Middleton Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales. Check your latest court documents for the correct venue, date and attendance time. The registry opens at nine thirty on Mondays and nine on Tuesday to Friday. It closes from one to two, then closes for the day at four. Check current notices for any temporary changes.
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New South Wales
Ballina Local Court is on the corner of River Street and Martin Street, Ballina, New South Wales. Read your latest court notice for your hearing date, time and attendance directions. The official directory lists weekday registry hours as nine to one, then two to four. The registry closes over lunch. Your hearing time comes from your notice, so check that separately.
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New South Wales
Tenterfield Local Court is at 94 Molesworth Street. The directory lists Thursdays in weeks two and four of each month, with registry hours of 9:30 am–1 pm and 2–3:30 pm on court days only. Confirm the specific date and arrangements before travelling.
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Victoria
A complaint about Victoria Police can be made through Victoria Police or directly to IBAC. Record the date, place, people involved, witnesses and supporting material; preserve the originals; and get legal advice if the incident may also affect a criminal case or civil claim.
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Australia
Before giving police a statement, clarify whether you are a witness, suspect or person under arrest and whether you are legally required to answer. Obligations differ by jurisdiction and situation. Do not guess; ask to correct errors; and obtain legal advice before an interview if your interests may be affected.
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Queensland
Tully Magistrates Court is at 46 Bryant Street. Hours vary: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8:30 am–noon and 1–4:30 pm; Wednesday 9:30 am–noon and 1–4:30 pm; Thursday 8:30 am–4:30 pm. Confirm current arrangements before travelling.
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Queensland
Mackay Magistrates Court is at 12 Brisbane Street. Published business hours are 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday and Wednesday to Friday, closing at 4 pm on Tuesday. Check your current court documents for your hearing time.
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Queensland
Nambour Magistrates Court is at 156–168 Currie Street. Published business hours are 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; Wednesday opens at 9:30 am and closes at 4:30 pm. Follow your current hearing directions.
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Queensland
Wynnum Magistrates Court is at 76 Pine Street. Published business hours are 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, closing at 4 pm on Wednesday. Follow your hearing documents and confirm current arrangements.
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Queensland
Warwick Magistrates Court is at 88 Fitzroy Street, Queensland. Published hours are 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, closing at 4 pm on Thursday. Follow your hearing documents and confirm current arrangements.
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Victoria
Victorian renters and rental providers both have statutory duties. Keep the rental agreement, condition report, bond records, notices and repair communications. Urgent repair, access, notice and possession disputes have specific procedures and should be checked against current law.
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New South Wales
NSW tenants and landlords should keep the signed agreement, condition report, bond record, rent ledger, notices and all repair communications. Rent increases, access, repairs and ending a tenancy are governed by current legislation and prescribed processes; check today’s rules before serving or acting on a notice.
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Northern Territory
If NT Police direct you to stop, stop as soon as it is safe. Continuing can expose you and other road users to greater danger and may lead to several charges. After stopping, comply with lawful directions and obtain advice before a recorded interview.
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Queensland
A Queensland restricted work licence is not a general hardship licence. It is available only in defined circumstances, usually in connection with sentencing for certain drink or drug driving offences, and requires evidence that losing the ability to drive for work would cause extreme hardship.
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Queensland
After a Queensland crash, stop, assist anyone injured, exchange required details and report the crash when the current rules require it. Police may investigate separate driving offences depending on the evidence. Preserve dashcam, photographs, witness details and medical records.
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South Australia
After a South Australian crash, stop, assist anyone injured, exchange required information and make any required police report within the current time. Potential charges depend on driving, injury, alcohol or drugs, and conduct after impact. Preserve the evidence and get advice early.
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Australia
Hoon laws are state and territory laws, not one national offence. They may apply to racing, burnouts, dangerous or reckless driving and can lead to impoundment, immobilisation or forfeiture as well as a charge. The exact trigger, period and review process must be checked locally.
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Victoria
Victoria’s rules for mobile phones, GPS units and other devices depend on the device, how it is mounted or operated, and the driver’s licence category. The rules have changed since this 2016 recording, so check Transport Victoria and the current Road Safety Road Rules before driving.
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Western Australia
In Western Australia, dangerous and reckless driving are distinct offences and consequences vary with the section charged, prior history, injury and aggravating circumstances. Preserve the driving evidence and obtain advice on the exact charge before interview or plea.
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New South Wales
NSW drink-driving consequences depend on the alleged alcohol reading, licence category, conduct, prior relevant history and whether other offences are alleged. Penalties and procedures have changed since this recording, so check the current NSW Government material and obtain advice from the actual notice and police facts.
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Victoria
The Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts Building is at 305 William Street, Melbourne. The Federal Court public enquiry counter is on level 7, with published weekday hours of 9 am–4:30 pm. Check the court, hearing venue and attendance directions for your own matter.
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Victoria
This video was recorded on 30 August 2015 and describes Supreme Court of Victoria and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Victoria
This video was recorded on 30 August 2015 and describes County Court of Victoria and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Victoria
This video was recorded on 27 August 2015 and describes Ringwood Magistrates’ Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Victoria
Moorabbin Justice Centre is at 1140 Nepean Highway, Highett. Published hours are 9 am–4:30 pm Monday to Friday. The court recommends arriving at least 30 minutes before your court time.
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Victoria
Melbourne Magistrates’ Court is at two hundred and thirty-three William Street, Melbourne, Victoria. Read your latest court notice carefully: it identifies the hearing, time and how you are required to attend. The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria recommends arriving at least thirty minutes before your court time. Everyone goes through security screening, so allow for that when planning your journey.
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Victoria
Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court is on Jika Street, Heidelberg, Victoria. Check the venue, hearing date, attendance time and method of attendance on your current court documents before planning your trip. The official court page lists opening hours as nine in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon, Monday to Friday. Confirm current arrangements before making a separate registry visit.
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Victoria
Geelong Magistrates’ Court is on Railway Terrace, Geelong, Victoria, beside Geelong Railway Station. Check your court notice for your hearing date, time and the way you are required to attend. The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria recommends arriving at least thirty minutes before your court time. Everyone passes through security screening. Allow enough time for travel, entry and finding the right courtroom.
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Victoria
This video was recorded on 26 August 2015 and describes Frankston Magistrates’ Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Victoria
This video was recorded on 26 August 2015 and describes Dromana Magistrates’ Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Victoria
Broadmeadows Magistrates Court is on the corner of Pearcedale Parade and Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows, Victoria. Check your latest court documents for the correct venue, date and attendance directions. The official court page lists weekday opening hours as nine to four thirty. Opening hours do not set your hearing time. Use the time given for your matter and check current directions before travelling.
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Western Australia
Joondalup Magistrates Court is at Joondalup Courthouse, twenty-one Reid Promenade, Joondalup, Western Australia. Check the venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current court documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists standard metropolitan registry hours as nine to four, Monday to Friday, closed from one until two. Confirm current arrangements before making a separate registry visit.
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Western Australia
The District Court in Perth is at five hundred Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia. Check the court name on your notice: the nearby Magistrates Court has a different street number. The District Court is at five hundred. The Magistrates Court is in the Central Law Courts at five hundred and one Hay Street. Confirm the exact court before setting off.
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Western Australia
Albany Magistrates Court is at Albany Courthouse, one hundred and eighty-four Stirling Terrace, Albany, Western Australia. Check your latest court notice for the venue, hearing date and time. The court directory lists standard regional registry hours as nine to four on weekdays, with a closure from one to two. These are registry hours, not your hearing time. Recheck the directory before visiting.
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Western Australia
Bunbury Magistrates Court is at three Stephen Street, Bunbury, Western Australia. Check your latest court documents for the correct venue, date and attendance time. The official directory gives standard regional registry hours as nine to four on weekdays, with a closure from one to two. These are registry hours, so follow the hearing time given for your own matter.
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Western Australia
Perth Children’s Court is at one hundred and sixty Pier Street, Perth, Western Australia. Check the venue, date and attendance time on your current court documents before planning your trip. The court’s attendance guide lists building hours as eight thirty until four thirty. The registry counter has shorter hours: nine to four, Monday to Friday, with a lunchtime closure.
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Western Australia
This video was recorded on 1 April 2015 and describes Esperance Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Western Australia
This video was recorded on 1 April 2015 and describes Collie Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Western Australia
Fremantle Magistrates Court is at Fremantle Courthouse, 8 Holdsworth Street, Fremantle, Western Australia. Standard metropolitan registry hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday, closed from 1 pm to 2 pm. Follow your current court documents for the hearing time and venue.
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Western Australia
Geraldton Magistrates Court is at Geraldton Courthouse, fifteen Marine Terrace, Geraldton, Western Australia. Check the venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current court documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists standard regional registry hours as nine to four, Monday to Friday, closed from one until two. Confirm current arrangements before making a separate registry visit.
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Western Australia
This video was recorded on 26 March 2015 and describes Rockingham Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Western Australia
Midland Courthouse is at 24 Spring Park Road. Standard metropolitan registry hours are 9 am–4 pm Monday to Friday, closed 1–2 pm.
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Western Australia
Northam Magistrates Court is at Northam Courthouse on Wellington Street, Northam, Western Australia. Standard regional registry hours are 9 am–4 pm Monday to Friday, closed 1–2 pm. Follow your current hearing directions and confirm arrangements before visiting.
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Western Australia
Narrogin Magistrates Court is at Narrogin Courthouse on Fortune Street, Narrogin, Western Australia. Check the venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current court documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists standard regional registry hours as nine to four, Monday to Friday, closed from one until two. Confirm current arrangements before making a separate registry visit.
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Western Australia
Moora Courthouse is on Dandaragan Street. Standard regional registry hours are 9 am–4 pm Monday to Friday, closed 1–2 pm.
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Western Australia
Perth Magistrates Court is in the Central Law Courts at five hundred and one Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia. Check that your notice names the Magistrates Court and this venue. The nearby District Court is at five hundred Hay Street. The similar addresses can cause confusion, so confirm both the court name and street number before planning your arrival.
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Western Australia
Merredin Courthouse is on Mitchell Street. Standard regional registry hours are 9 am–4 pm Monday to Friday, closed 1–2 pm.
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Western Australia
Official court-location material lists Margaret River at 47 Willmott Avenue. Confirm the venue and date for your matter. Regional sittings resumed on 3 August 2026, but previously transferred matters may need individual arrangements.
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Western Australia
This video was recorded on 17 March 2015 and describes Manjimup Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Western Australia
Katanning Magistrates Court is at Katanning Courthouse on Clive Street, Katanning, Western Australia. Check the venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current court documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists standard regional registry hours as nine to four, Monday to Friday, closed from one until two. Confirm current arrangements before making a separate registry visit.
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Western Australia
Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court is at Kalgoorlie Courthouse, two hundred and eight Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Check the venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current court documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists standard regional registry hours as nine to four, Monday to Friday, closed from one until two. Confirm current arrangements before making a separate registry visit.
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Western Australia
Busselton Magistrates Court is at twelve Stanley Street, Busselton, Western Australia. Check your latest court documents for the correct venue, date and attendance time. The official directory gives standard regional registry hours as nine to four on weekdays, with a closure from one to two. These are registry hours, so follow the hearing time given for your own matter.
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Australia — national workplace relations system; coverage and employment type must be checked
The National Employment Standards set minimum entitlements for employees in the national workplace relations system. Check your employer's system and your employment type before applying a particular entitlement. A contract cannot simply remove an applicable NES minimum, but not every worker receives every benefit.
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Australia — general preparation, with explicitly labelled NSW and Queensland examples
Follow the directions for your court and your role in the case. Confirm the venue, allow time for entry checks, find the courtroom and ask the appropriate court officer where to wait. There is no single waiting or seating rule that applies to every Australian court visitor.
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Australia
Before pursuing a debt, verify the agreement, amount, debtor and due date, preserve the supporting documents and check the applicable limitation period. A clear letter of demand may resolve the matter; if not, compare the cost, forum, enforceability and insolvency risk before filing.
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Australia
Confirm who owes the money, the legal basis, amount and due date, then preserve the contract, invoices, delivery records, messages and payment history. A clear letter of demand may resolve the issue, but limitation periods, the correct forum, costs and whether a judgment can be enforced should be assessed before filing.
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Australia
Verify the debt and collector, work out an affordable proposal and put your financial-hardship request in writing with supporting information. If the proposal is refused, ask for reasons, keep paying only what is genuinely affordable where appropriate, and check the lender’s internal complaint process and applicable external dispute resolution scheme.
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Australia
Do not ignore collection contact, but first verify the collector, creditor, account and amount. Keep a communication log, avoid agreeing to unaffordable payments, raise financial hardship in writing where relevant and use the correct complaint or legal process if the debt is disputed or collection conduct is unacceptable.
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Australia
Bankruptcy is a formal personal insolvency process with consequences for assets, income, credit, public records, some employment and overseas travel. It releases many but not all unsecured debts, and current thresholds and indexed amounts change; compare the available options and get financial and legal advice before applying.
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Queensland
Mareeba Magistrates Court is at 14 Hort Street. Published business hours are 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with an earlier 4 pm close on Thursday.
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Queensland
This video was recorded on 5 January 2016 and describes Sarina Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Queensland
This video was recorded on 5 January 2016 and describes Rockhampton Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Queensland
Proserpine Magistrates Court is at seventeen Main Street, Proserpine, Queensland. Check the venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current court documents before planning your trip to the courthouse. On Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, published business hours are eight thirty until one, then two until four thirty. The midday closure matters if you are planning a separate registry visit.
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Queensland
Mossman Magistrates Court is at 25–27 Front Street. Published hours are 8:30 am–1 pm and 2–4:30 pm Monday and Wednesday to Friday; Tuesday opens at 9:30 am.
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Queensland
Maryborough Magistrates Court is at 170 Richmond Street. Published business hours are 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, closing at 4 pm on Thursday.
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Queensland
Kingaroy Magistrates Court is on the corner of Kingaroy and Alford Streets, Kingaroy, Queensland. Check the court name, venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current court documents. The official directory lists business hours as eight thirty in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon, Monday to Thursday. Friday has an earlier closing time, so plan accordingly.
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Queensland
Childers Magistrates Court is at sixty-seven Churchill Street, Childers, Queensland. Check your current court documents for the venue, date and time you need to attend before you travel. Published business hours start at eight thirty on weekdays, except Wednesday, when they start at nine thirty. The office closes at four, with a lunchtime closure from one to two each weekday.
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Queensland
Innisfail Magistrates Court is at ten Edith Street, Innisfail, Queensland. Check the court name, venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists business hours as eight thirty in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday has an earlier closing time.
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Queensland
Ingham Magistrates Court is at thirty-five Palm Terrace, Ingham, Queensland. Check your current court documents for the hearing date, time and courthouse address. The Queensland Courts directory separately lists the registry for enquiries and filing at thirty-one Walker Street, Townsville. That is different from the Ingham hearing venue, so check what your visit is for.
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Queensland
This video was recorded on 10 December 2015 and describes Cooktown Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Queensland
Ayr Magistrates Court is at one hundred and sixty-three Queen Street, Ayr, Queensland. Check your current court documents for the hearing date, time and courthouse address. The Queensland Courts directory separately lists the registry for enquiries and filing at thirty-one Walker Street, Townsville. That is different from the Ayr hearing venue, so check what your visit is for.
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Queensland
Hervey Bay Magistrates Court is at twenty-six Queens Road, Hervey Bay, Queensland. Check the court name, venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists business hours as eight thirty in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Tuesday has an earlier closing time.
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Queensland
This video was recorded on 19 October 2015 and describes Coolangatta Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Queensland
This video was recorded on 19 October 2015 and describes Sandgate Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Queensland
Pine Rivers Magistrates Court is at three hundred and seventy-four Gympie Road, Strathpine, Queensland. Check the venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current documents before planning your trip. The official court entry gives business hours as eight thirty in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday has an earlier closing time.
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Queensland
This video was recorded on 19 October 2015 and describes Redcliffe Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Queensland
Bundaberg Magistrates Court is at forty-four Quay Street, Bundaberg, Queensland. Check your latest court documents for the correct venue, date and attendance time. Published business hours are eight thirty to four thirty on weekdays, except Tuesdays, when the office closes at four. Check the current directory before visiting. These hours do not determine your hearing time.
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Queensland
Cairns Magistrates Court is listed on the ground floor at five D Sheridan Street, Cairns, Queensland. Check your current court documents for the correct court, date and attendance time. Several courts use this courthouse. Confirm which court your matter is in and where you need to attend. For a separate registry visit, ask about current counter hours using the official contact details.
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Queensland
Landsborough Magistrates Court is at twelve Caloundra Street, Landsborough, Queensland. Check the court name, venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists weekday business hours as nine until twelve thirty, then one until four, Monday to Friday. There is a half-hour closure between twelve thirty and one.
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Queensland
Maroochydore Magistrates Court is on Cornmeal Parade. Published business hours are 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with an earlier 4 pm close on Wednesday.
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Queensland
Caloundra Magistrates Court is at three Gregson Place, Caloundra, Queensland. Check your latest court documents for the correct venue, date and attendance time before travelling. Published business hours are eight thirty to four thirty on weekdays, except Tuesdays, when the office closes at four. Check the current directory before a registry visit. These hours do not set your hearing time.
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Queensland
Caboolture Magistrates Court is at thirty King Street, Caboolture, Queensland. Check your latest court documents for the correct venue, date and attendance time before you travel. Before visiting the registry to make an enquiry or file documents, confirm its current counter hours. The official Magistrates Court directory gives contact details but does not state business hours for Caboolture.
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Queensland
Gympie Magistrates Court is at thirty-eight Channon Street, Gympie, Queensland. Check the court name, venue, hearing date, time and method of attendance on your current court documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists business hours as eight thirty in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday has a different closing time.
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Queensland
The George Street Brisbane Magistrates Court is at three hundred and sixty-three George Street, Brisbane. Check your court documents for the exact venue, hearing date and time before travelling. Queensland Courts separately lists the Roma Street Arrest Courts at two hundred and forty Roma Street. These are different destinations. Use the address on your current notice, and contact the registry if it is unclear.
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Queensland
Ipswich Magistrates Court is at forty-three Ellenborough Street, Ipswich, Queensland. Check the court name, venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists business hours as eight thirty in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Thursday has an earlier closing time.
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Queensland
This video was recorded on 25 November 2014 and describes Richlands Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Queensland
Gatton Magistrates Court is at seven William Street, Gatton, Queensland. Check the venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current court documents before planning your trip to the courthouse. The official Queensland Courts directory lists business hours as eight thirty in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday has different opening arrangements.
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Queensland
Holland Park Magistrates Court is at eight Marshall Road, Holland Park, Queensland. Check the court name, venue, hearing date and attendance time on your current documents before planning your trip. The official directory lists business hours as eight thirty in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Thursday has an earlier closing time.
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Queensland
This video was recorded on 25 November 2014 and describes Southport Courthouse and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Queensland
The Queensland Courts directory lists the Roma Street Brisbane Arrest Courts at two hundred and forty Roma Street. Check your current court documents and directions for the venue that applies to your matter. Brisbane Magistrates Court at three hundred and sixty-three George Street is listed separately. Do not assume every Brisbane court matter is at Roma Street. If your documents are unclear, contact the registry before travelling.
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Queensland
Brisbane’s District Court and Supreme Court are at the Queen Elizabeth the Second Courts of Law, four hundred and fifteen George Street, Brisbane, Queensland. Check which court your notice names. Both courts use this complex, but they have different matters and courtrooms. Your latest notice and court directions identify the hearing you must attend. A building address alone is not enough.
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Queensland
This video was recorded on 25 November 2014 and describes Stanthorpe Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Queensland
This video was recorded on 15 October 2014 and describes Cleveland Magistrates Court and its location or access arrangements as they stood at that time. Before attending, use your current court notice and the official links below to confirm the correct venue, date, address, registry arrangements, accessibility and court list.
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Queensland
Beenleigh Magistrates Court is on the corner of Kent Street and James Street, in Beenleigh, Queensland. The Queensland Courts directory lists the District Court at the same address. A shared address does not tell you which courtroom or list applies to your case. Check the court name, hearing date, time and attendance instructions on your latest notice before travelling.
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Victoria
The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria currently lists Dandenong Magistrates’ Court at 35 Pultney Street, Dandenong, with weekday hours of 9:00am–4:30pm.
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Victoria
The Duncans Road courthouse permanently closed on 31 October 2025. Wyndham Law Courts opened on 10 November 2025 at 17 Basalt Road, Werribee.
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Australia
Start with the purpose and duration of your proposed stay, then identify the current visa subclass and read its eligibility and evidence requirements on the Department of Home Affairs website. Visa subclasses and criteria change, so do not rely on the 2016 categories in this recording without checking the current rules.
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Permanent residence and Australian citizenship are different legal statuses with different eligibility rules, rights and obligations. Confirm the pathway that applies to you on the current Home Affairs pages and check residence, identity, character, language or other requirements before applying.
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Australia
Read the refusal notice immediately. It should identify the reasons, whether review may be available, who may apply and the applicable deadline. Review rights and time limits depend on the decision and cannot safely be inferred from this 2016 recording; check the current Administrative Review Tribunal and Home Affairs information at once.
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Australia
Subclass 457 is a former visa program and this 2016 recording must not be used as a current application guide. Employers considering sponsorship should check the current Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), sponsorship eligibility, nomination requirements, worker protections and ongoing sponsor responsibilities.
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Australia
The Sydney court-location information distinguishes the Lionel Bowen Building at 97–99 Goulburn Street, the Terrace Tower Group Building at 80 William Street, and the general federal law registry at Level 17, Law Courts Building, Queens Square.
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Australia — Commonwealth pathways, with state/territory coverage to be checked for the individual matter
The correct route depends on what happened and who was involved. A complaint about a covered organisation's handling of information is different from a court claim for a serious invasion of privacy. State or territory rules may also matter. Obtain advice promptly about the right route and any time limit.
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Queensland
Queensland consumers should keep receipts, contracts, advertisements and correspondence, identify the remedy sought and raise the issue with the business first where safe and appropriate. The Office of Fair Trading and other regulators have different roles, and suspected scams should be reported promptly through current official channels.
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Australia
A verbal agreement can be enforceable, but the result depends on whether a contract was formed, what terms can be proved and whether legislation requires writing or another formality. Preserve messages, invoices, payments, witnesses and conduct that show what was proposed, accepted and performed.
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Australia
Gather proof of ownership and the other person's refusal, send a written demand identifying each item and a safe collection proposal, and do not trespass or use force. If the property is not returned, the remedy and forum depend on the relationship, value and state or territory.
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Australia
A civil case needs a recognised legal claim, admissible evidence, the correct court and originating document, filing within time and valid service on every respondent. Filing starts the court record; service formally gives the other party the documents. The rules and forms vary by court and state.
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Australia
A binding contract usually requires a sufficiently certain agreement, intention to create legal relations, consideration and parties with capacity, plus any formalities the law requires. It can be oral, written, electronic or inferred from conduct. The exact communications and terms matter more than the document's title.
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Australia
An overseas marriage is generally recognised in Australia if it was valid under the law of the place where it occurred and would have been valid in Australia. Overseas marriages are not registered again in Australia; the foreign marriage certificate may be used as proof, subject to translation and the requirements of the organisation relying on it.
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Australia
You do not register a separation, but you should record the date, deal with immediate safety, stabilise arrangements for children and housing, secure access to your own information, copy financial records and get advice before moving money or signing a settlement.
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Australia
Most Australian divorce applications are filed online after at least 12 months and one day of separation. The current court filing fee from 1 July 2026 is $1,170, or $390 for an eligible reduced fee. A divorce normally becomes final one month and one day after it is granted.
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Australia
A party’s lack of paid employment does not mean their contributions are ignored. Property outcomes depend on the whole asset and debt position, financial and non-financial contributions, homemaking and parenting, current and future circumstances, and whether the proposed result is just and equitable.
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Australia
You ordinarily cannot file an Australian divorce application until you have been separated for at least 12 months and 1 day. Separation can occur under one roof, but extra affidavit evidence may be required; other eligibility, service and child-arrangement requirements should also be checked before filing.
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Australia
A move that significantly affects a child’s time with another parent should not be treated as an ordinary address change. Check existing orders, seek written agreement where appropriate and obtain advice before moving; the Court decides relocation disputes by considering the child’s best interests and the evidence in the particular case.
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Australia
Start by checking whether parenting orders exist and whether there is an immediate safety issue. Keep calm written records, avoid confrontations involving the child and obtain advice about negotiation, family dispute resolution, parenting orders or compliance and enforcement options.
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Australia
If agreement is impossible, an applicant generally completes family dispute resolution first, then files an Initiating Application, genuine-steps material, risk notice and supporting affidavit. A person served should record the response deadline, prepare the orders they want and file and serve the correct response documents.
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Australia
First identify whether the event is a directions hearing, interim hearing, dispute-resolution event or final hearing. Read every order and practice direction, file and serve documents by the stated deadline, organise admissible evidence and prepare a short list of the exact orders you want.
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Australia
Parenting orders can be changed by new consent orders or, if contested, through a court application. For final orders, the court ordinarily first considers whether there has been a significant change in circumstances that justifies reconsidering them, then determines what is in the child's best interests.
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Australia
Document the exact order, what happened and the effect on the child. If safe, seek a practical remedy or family dispute resolution. For a serious or repeated breach, a contravention application supported by affidavit evidence can ask the court for make-up time, variation, programs, costs or penalties.
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Australia
If a parent has moved and the relocation substantially affects existing care arrangements, first check immediate safety and any current parenting orders. Preserve the facts and obtain urgent advice about communication, dispute resolution, a location or recovery order, or other parenting orders; the appropriate response depends on the child’s circumstances and urgency.
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Australia
There is no single age at which a child decides parenting arrangements. A child’s views may be considered, with weight depending on factors such as maturity, understanding and the circumstances in which the views were expressed, while the child’s best interests and safety remain central.
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Australia
A parenting order continues to operate until it is changed, and adults affected by it must take reasonable steps to comply. A child’s refusal can raise difficult safety, maturity and practical issues; record what occurred, avoid force or coaching, address urgent risk and obtain advice about compliance or changing the order.
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Australia
Without parenting orders there is no court timetable to enforce, but that does not leave you without options. Put a safe child-focused proposal in writing, keep the evidence, try family dispute resolution unless an exemption applies, and seek parenting or urgent recovery orders where necessary.
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Australia
Grandparents do not have an automatic right to contact, but they are expressly recognised among people who may seek parenting orders. The court decides according to the child's best interests and safety, so evidence of the relationship, proposed arrangements and the child's needs matters.
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Australia
Lawyers do not all perform the same work or have the same experience. Match the lawyer to the legal area, jurisdiction, urgency and work required, and ask about who will handle the matter, the proposed scope, likely fees and the next decision before engaging them.
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Australia
A court lawyer can advise on the allegation or claim, evidence, procedure, negotiation and representation, but the exact work depends on the matter and agreed scope. Prepare the court notice and key documents, identify the next date and confirm availability, fees and responsibilities in writing.
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Australia
Start by setting out the problem and the outcome you want in writing. Ask for your costs disclosure, itemised bill and file. Protect any court deadline before changing lawyers, then use the complaint or costs-review process for the state or territory where the lawyer practises.
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Australia
Start with your state or territory Legal Aid commission, but do not stop there if a grant is unavailable. Community legal centres, FASS, specialist women's and First Nations services, government-funded family dispute resolution and carefully scoped private advice can each solve a different part of the problem.
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Australia
Property is not automatically split fifty-fifty. The court identifies and values the current asset-and-debt pool, assesses each person's contributions, considers current and future circumstances including family violence where relevant, and makes orders only if the overall result is just and equitable.
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Australia
Consent orders and binding financial agreements can both formalise a property settlement, but they work differently. The court checks consent orders for a just and equitable result. A financial agreement is not approved by the court but has strict technical and independent-advice requirements.
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Australia
Joint ownership does not automatically mean either person can force the other out immediately, and moving out does not normally surrender a property claim. The family court can make occupation, injunction, sale and property-settlement orders based on safety, children, finances and fairness.
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Australia
Most eligible de facto couples can seek property adjustment and maintenance under family law, usually within two years after separation. Eligibility, the asset pool, contributions, current and future circumstances and whether the outcome is just and equitable all matter. Western Australia uses a different court and legislative pathway.
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Australia
Both parties to a family-law property matter have ongoing duties of full and frank financial disclosure. Start with specific inconsistencies, request the missing records, use formal disclosure and targeted searches or subpoenas where justified, and seek orders before assets can be dissipated. Suspicion alone is not proof.
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Queensland
The Williams Street courthouse is closed for renovations from 26 June 2026 to 30 June 2027 inclusive, with possible extension. Court and registry operations are temporarily at 50 Livingstone Street.
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Queensland
The Main Street courthouse is temporarily closed. Current listed arrangements place court sittings at Destiny Church, 49–57 Loder Street, and registry services at 25 Mabel Street through the period covered by Practice Direction 5 of 2026.
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Australia
A recovery order can require a child to be returned and authorise police to find and recover the child. File an urgent parenting application with a focused affidavit; if the child's location is unknown, ask about location or Commonwealth information orders as well.
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Australia
If there is a real risk of relocation or overseas travel without agreement, get urgent family-law advice. A court can make injunctions and parenting orders, restrict passport use and support placement on the AFP Family Law Watchlist; the Watchlist requires the correct court request or order.
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If a child faces immediate danger, contact police or child protection and get urgent legal advice. Existing parenting orders remain binding, but a safety-based breach may have a reasonable excuse only where the belief and response are reasonable and the breach lasts no longer than necessary.
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New South Wales
The NSW Local Court currently lists the 94 Pacific Highway venue as temporarily closed until further notice and directs enquiries to the Downing Centre.
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The NSW Local Court currently lists Ryde Local Court at 814 Victoria Road as non-operational and directs all registry enquiries to Parramatta Local Court.
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The NSW Local Court currently lists Richmond Local Court at 288 Windsor Street as non-operational and directs enquiries to Windsor courthouse.
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New South Wales
The current NSW Local Court directory lists Coffs Harbour Local and District Court at 2–16 Beryl Street, with registry hours of 9:00am–4:30pm Monday to Friday.
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New South Wales
The NSW Local Court lists Bellingen as non-operational from 26 March 2018 until further notice, directs enquiries to Coffs Harbour Local Court and states that Bellingen sittings are transferred there.
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New South Wales
Check your current court directions before travelling. As checked on 6 September 2026, the NSW directory lists Burwood Local Court at 7–9 Belmore Street, with closure announced from 5 October and reopening scheduled for 14 December 2026. This does not establish where your particular matter will be heard.
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Australia
Ask police to record the report and explain the decision, obtain the event or reference number, preserve the evidence and request internal review where available. A complaint body can examine police conduct, but it cannot usually force a particular charge; a separate civil claim may address loss.
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Australia
Do not try to talk your way out of a false allegation before getting legal advice. Confirm whether police want to arrest, interview or charge you; use your right to silence subject to limited exceptions; preserve original evidence; comply with bail or protection orders; and do not contact the complainant or witnesses.
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Australia
There is no single Australian traffic-lawyer price. The fee depends on the charge, whether you plead guilty or contest it, the number of court appearances, the evidence, licence applications and the risk of disqualification. Ask for a written quote that states exactly what is included and excluded.
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Australia
Drink-driving legal fees vary by state, charge, reading, plea, traffic history, licence consequences and whether facts or testing are disputed. Ask for a written quote covering preparation, court appearances, disbursements and any licence application rather than relying on a headline figure.
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Western Australia
Mandurah Courthouse is at 333 Pinjarra Road. Standard metropolitan registry hours are 9 am–4 pm Monday to Friday, closed 1–2 pm. Check current court documents for your hearing time and confirm registry arrangements before visiting.
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Australia
Compare your payslips and bank payments with the applicable award, agreement, contract and super rules. Put the calculation to the employer in writing, keep time and payment records, use the Fair Work Ombudsman for wages and the ATO for unpaid super, and get advice before any limitation period expires.
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An eligible employee generally has 21 calendar days after the dismissal takes effect to lodge an unfair-dismissal application. Eligibility depends on the minimum employment period and coverage or income rules. The Commission considers whether the dismissal was harsh, unjust or unreasonable; reinstatement is the primary remedy, with capped compensation available in appropriate cases.
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Australia
The driver or owner legally responsible for the crash may have to pay the reasonable cost of repair or the vehicle's pre-accident value if it is a write-off. Your insurer may manage recovery. Without comprehensive cover, you may need to prove fault and loss yourself.
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Australia
A car bought from a dealer must meet the Australian Consumer Law consumer guarantees. For a major failure, the consumer can generally reject the car and choose a refund or replacement, or keep it and claim compensation. For a minor failure, the dealer usually gets a reasonable chance to repair it.
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Australia
Preserve evidence of how the accident happened, ownership and the reasonable cost of repair or replacement. Notify the relevant insurer promptly, mitigate further loss, send the responsible party a supported written demand, and use the correct state tribunal or court if it is not resolved.
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Australia
A false and reputation-damaging statement may support a defamation claim if it was published to someone else, identified you and caused or is likely to cause serious harm. Preserve the exact publication, audience and impact, and get advice before sending the required concerns notice.
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Queensland
Queensland Courts currently lists Beaudesert Magistrates Court at 29A Anna Street, Beaudesert QLD 4285. Check the location and attendance directions for your own matter before travelling; do not rely on the address or transport advice in the historical recording.
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