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Anti-Discrimination New South Wales

Part of the NSW Department of Justice. It administers the anti-discrimination laws.

Legal Aid NSW

Legal Aid NSW provides legal services to disadvantaged clients across NSW in most areas of criminal, family and civil law.

Prisoners Legal Services

PLS provides advice, minor assistance and representation to prisoners. Our service is free and confidential.

Legal Assistance Referral Scheme (LARS) - NSW Bar Association

- 9232 4055

East Maitland Local Court

- 4931 6333 / 1300 679 272

Newcastle Local Court

- 1300 679 272

Scone Court House

- 1300 679 272

Hunter Tenants' Advice & Advocacy Service (HTAAS)

Hunter Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (HTAAS) is a free service providing information and advice to all tenants, including private and social housing tenants, and homeowners in residential communities.

Welfare Rights Centre

The Welfare Rights Centre is a community legal centre specialising in social security law and its administration by Centrelink.

Australian Financial Complaints Authority

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority provides consumers and small businesses with fair, free and independent dispute resolution for financial complaints.