Legal Aid NSW offices will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 and will reopen on Monday 6 January 2025. During this time you can contact LawAccess NSW via web chat or by calling 1300 888 529. See Christmas closedown 2024–25 for more information.
Information about the different types of Australian visas, living in Australia, immigration detention and removal from Australia.
Legal Aid NSW services
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If you have a legal problem in NSW, Legal Aid NSW is here to help you.
Immigration Service
This service provides free legal advice, assistance and representation in refugee law and other immigration matters.
Refugee Service
This service helps newly arrived refugees with civil law, immigration, family law legal problems and criminal matters.
Legal Aid NSW resources
How can I bring my refugee family here?
This booklet explains how to apply to bring your family members to Australia through the Australian Government’s Refugee and Humanitarian Program.
Need immigration advice?
This brochure has information that can help you if you need legal advice about refugee and family visas or have questions about your immigration status.
What's the law?
This is an online video resource covering Australian law for new arrivals on topics such as driving, buying a car, renting, Centrelink and family law.
