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Local government entry point - Tremendous resource for finding your local government organisations and councils. Supplied by the National Library of Australia.

A Short Guide to Copyright - Covers general questions about copyright law that are frequently asked by members of the public. Produced by the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department.

ACT Administrative Appeals Tribunal - The ACT Administrative Appeals Tribunal reviews administrative decisions made by the ACT Government. This page includes forms.

ACT Administrative Appeals Tribunal Lists - Daily lists from the ACT AAT, which reviews administrative decisions made by the ACT Government.

ACT Bar Association - The Australian Capital Territory Bar Association is a voluntary association of independent practising barristers.

ACT Cases and Legislation - AustLII - Extensive database of cases and legislation, including ACT Supreme Court decisions from 1986 onwards.

ACT Discrimination Tribunal - The tribunal hears complaints made to the ACT Discrimination Commissioner which are declined or cannot be settled by conciliation. Site includes daily lists.

ACT Gambling and Racing Commission - The Commission is responsible for controlling and regulating all gaming and wagering activities in the Australian Capital Territory.

ACT Government Information - The ACT Government Information site provides relevant information on government, business and tourism.

ACT Health - ACT Health incorporates The Canberra Hospital, Calvary Public Hospital, Community Health, Mental Health, Population Health and the Department of Health.

ACT Law Society - The legal professional organisation of the Australian Capital Territory. Site includes find a lawyer function and public legal information.

ACT Law, Order and Public Safety - From the Canberra Connect web service, this page contains links to practical information and advice about the law and your rights in Canberra.

ACT Legal Aid Commission - The Commission serves to inform people of their legal rights and obligations and to improve their access to the justice system.

ACT Liquor Licensing - Covers all aspects of obtaining a liquor licence, including the form and fees.

ACT Office of Fair Trading - The main object of the Office is to provide information to consumers to make them informed and confident when making purchases.

ACT Supreme Court - The ACT's highest court. Site includes daily lists, judgments and sentencing transcripts.

ACT Supreme Court Forms - Civil and criminal forms commonly used in the ACT's highest court.

ACT Supreme Court Judgments - Judgments handed down by the ACT's highest court.

ACT Supreme Court Lists - Daily lists of the ACT's highest court.

ACT Workcover - ACT WorkCover is a government agency working primarily to eliminate death, disease and injury in the workplace.

Aboriginal Affairs Victoria - Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, part of the Department for Victorian Communities, seeks to promote the social, economic and cultural development of Victoria's Aboriginal communities.

Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority - The Authority is a twelve member board, whose purpose is to protect sacred sites in the Northern Territory.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) - ATSIC, formerly the peak Indigenous agency, still consists of Indigenous elected representatives, but is facing abolition in 2005.

Adelaide Law Review - The Adelaide Law Review is published twice a year by the Adelaide Law Review Association of the Faculty of Law, University of Adelaide. It covers a diverse range of legal topics.

Administrative Appeals Tribunal - The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) provides independent review of a wide range of administrative decisions made by the Australian government and some non-government bodies.

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Decisions - Recent decisions from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, which provides independent merits review of administrative decisions.

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Forms - Forms from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, which provides independent merits review of administrative decisions.

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Lists - Daily lists from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, which provides independent merits review of administrative decisions.

Alternative Dispute Resolution - A consumers' guide to ADR. Included is an explanation of the various ADR processes. Provided by the Queensland Law Society.

Alternative Law Journal - The Alternative Law Journal is an Australian journal focussing on social justice issues, law reform and critiques of the legal system. (Articles not accessible from this site).

American Society of International Law (ASIL) - Non-profit, educational organisation, whose website contains a number of full-text articles and other international law resources.

Amnesty International Australia - An independent, politically impartial worldwide movement, Amnesty International works to both promote and to protect human rights around the world.

Arts Law Centre of Australia - The Arts Law Centre of Australia is the national non-profit legal centre for the arts, which provides specialised legal and business advice and referral services, professional development resources and advocacy for artists and arts organisations.

Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) - ASFA is the peak industry body reflecting all elements of the superannuation industry.

Auspage Directory - Australia-wide business directory of companies, products, services, and resources.

Australasian Dispute Resolution Journal - Focuses on all aspects of ADR including mediation, arbitration, independent expert appraisal, negotiation and early neutral evaluation. Subscription required.

Australasian Institute of Banking & Finance (AIBF) - The AIBF is the major banking and finance professional association for Australia and New Zealand. Site includes a number of legal seminar papers relevant to banking & finance.

Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII) - One of the largest sources of Australian legal materials on the net - includes legislation, treaties and decisions of courts and tribunals, law reform and royal commission reports, and community legal information.

Australia and New Zealand Insurance and Finance Institute - The Institute provides insurance and financial planning education, training and professional services to the financial services industry in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region, including advice on regulatory issues.

Australia and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA) - Site contains sports law news and articles, for members only.

Australia.gov.au - Australia.gov.au, the Australian Government Entry Point, offers comprehensive and integrated access to Australian Government information and services.

Australian Bankers Association - The ABA represents the industry through its public policies and provides the public with a means to communicate with the banking industry on its activities. It also sets industry standards & protocols.

Australian Banking and Financial Services Ombudsman - An independent, non-government dispute resolution service dealing with disputes that individuals and small business have with their financial service providers.

Australian Broadcasting Authority (ABA) - The ABA regulates television radio and web broadcasting within Australia. Site includes information about industry codes and various publications.

Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) - The ABCB is responsible for establishing a nationwide building code, developing a simpler regulatory system, and encouraging builders to take up new technology and practices.

Australian Centre for Environmental Law - Promotes teaching and research in environmental law and policy.

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) - Represents Australian businesses nationally and internationally.

Australian Commercial Disputes Centre - The Australian Commercial Disputes Centre Limited (ACDC) offers a range of ADR services, such as case management, consultancy and training.

Australian Communications Authority (ACA) - The ACA is a government regulator of radiocommunications and telecommunications.

Australian Competition Tribunal - The Tribunal hears applications for review of certain determinations of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) - The ACCC ensures that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws.

Australian Consumers Association (ACA) - Non-profit organisation that tests products, lobbies government & business, and keeps consumers informed. Site contains consumer information such as product tests, scam warnings, and explanations of consumers' rights.

Australian Copyright Council - The Australian Copyright Council is an independent non-profit organisation, which produces reports and holds seminars. Site includes a number of information sheets on a range of intellectual property issues.

Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) - The ACTU is the peak national body representing Australian workers.

Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA) - ADMA is Australia's principal body for information based marketing. Site includes the industry Code of Practice.

Australian Dispute Resolution Association (ADRA) - ADRA organises conferences, seminars and workshops, makes representations and submissions on behalf of members, prepares discussion papers and policy documents and undertakes a range of other activities.

Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) - The AEC conducts elections and referendums, administers compulsory voting, and provides electoral information and education programs and related services.

Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) - Formed in 1986 to streamline market practices and establish trading standards in over-the-counter (OTC) wholesale financial markets, AFMA is recognised as the peak representative body of OTC markets in Australia.

Australian Financial Review - The Australian Financial Review provides a daily analysis of the latest news from the Banking, Finance and Information Technology sector, and breaking news from the business sector and the political arena.

Australian Financial Services Directory - The Australian Financial Services Directory site offers share analysis, newsletters, editorials and a daily share market wrap.

Australian Government Solicitor - The Australian Government Solicitor is a fully commercial and competitive law firm, which provides legal services to government.

Australian Government Solicitor - The Australian Government Solicitor is a fully commercial and competitive law firm, which provides legal services to government.

Australian Government Solicitor - The Australian Government Solicitor is a fully commercial and competitive law firm, which provides legal services to government.

Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) - The AIRC facilitates agreements between employers and employees, sets minimum wages and standards, and settles industrial disputes. Site includes the latest AIRC decisions, awards, transcripts and related information.

Australian Industrial Relations Commission Decisions - Latest decisions from the AIRC, which facilitates agreements between employers and employees, sets minimum wages and standards, and settles industrial disputes.

Australian Industrial Relations Commission Forms - Forms from the AIRC, which facilitates agreements between employers and employees, sets minimum wages and standards and settles disputes.

Australian Industrial Relations Commission Lists - Daily hearing lists from the AIRC, which facilitates agreements between employers and employees, sets minimum wages and standards, and settles industrial disputes.

Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) - The Australian Institute of Criminology is the national focus for the study of crime and criminal justice in Australia and for the dissemination of criminal justice information. Site includes recent research and publications.

Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) - The Australian Institute of Family Studies conducts and disseminates research into family issues. Site includes discussion lists, research programs and publications.

Australian Insurance Law Association (AILA) - AILA is a national non- profit organisation formed to provide a forum for the promotion, review, development and debate of insurance law through seminars, workshops and conferences.

Australian Journal of Legal History - Bi-annual journal published by Macquarie University, covering all periods and jurisdictions.

Australian Labour Law Association (ALLA) - ALLA's main objectives are to promote the study of labour law and social security both in Australia and internationally, and to provide a forum for discussion and debate for lawyers and others working in these fields.

Australian Law Online - Australian Law Online is a Commonwealth Government portal providing access to law and justice related information and services from all levels of government.

Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) - The ALRC, a permanent, independent federal statutory corporation, conducts inquiries into areas of law reform at the request of the Attorney-General of Australia.

Australian Law on the Internet - Includes links to legal portals, legislation, cases, reference works, journals, libraries, legal information for the public, and legal publishers. Provided by the National Library of Australia.

Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) - Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) is a network of Australian lawyers active in practising and promoting awareness of international human rights standards in Australia.

Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) - ALGA is the national voice of local government, representing 673 councils across the country.

Australian National University Graduate Studies in Law - Graduate Studies in Law at the ANU involves students and staff in the Faculty of Law and the Law Program in the Research School of Social Sciences.

Australian National University Law Faculty - Located in the national capital, the ANU Law Faculty has developed a reputation in the areas of public law, international law, commercial law, environmental law and intellectual property law.

Australian National University Law Library - Includes library information, internet resources, e-journals and databases.

Australian Parliamentary Terms - A glossary of parliamentary terms and phrases. Provided by the Queensland Parliament.

Australian Press Council Decisions - AustLII - This database contains decisions of the Australian Press Council since 1976.

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) - APRA is the prudential regulator of banks, insurance companies and superannuation funds, credit unions, building societies and friendly societies.

Australian Prudential and Regulatory Authority (APRA) - Superannuation - The APRA superannuation site provides information to assist trustees to manage superannuation funds prudently and in compliance with applicable requirements - includes links to legislation and statistics.

Australian Public Law - The Australian Public Law site offers comprehensive coverage of public law issues, especially constitutional, administrative and immigration law - aimed at law students and legal practitioners. Provided by the Northern Territory University.

Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) - ASIC enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors. Site includes forms, company information and publications.

Australian Sports Drug Agency (ASDA) - ASDA deters the use of banned doping practices in sport through education, testing, advocacy and coordination of Australia's anti-doping program.

Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) - ASX operates Australia's primary national stock exchange for equities, derivatives and fixed interest securities. Site includes market data and company information.

Australian Tax Practice (ATP) - ATP, Australia's fastest growing tax publisher, is a Preferred Supplier of Tax Information to the Australian Tax Office, and is registered as an official supplier of GST information to assist small and medium-sized enterprises.

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) - The Australian Taxation Office is the Federal Government's main revenue collection agency. Site contains tax information for individuals, businesses, non-profit organisations, tax and superanuation professionals.

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Legal Database - Contains legislation, public rulings and determinations, case decision summaries, practice statements, case law and policy papers.

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Superannuation - The ATO superannuation homepage provides both general and specific information and links on superannuation - including guarantee and surcharge information.

Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) - AUSTRAC is an anti-money laundering regulator and financial intelligence unit, which monitors large financial transactions. Site includes guidelines, publications and information for the public.

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) - The ATSB is Australia?s prime agency for transport safety investigations. Site includes news, statistics, and accident reports for rail, aviation and marine.

Australian WorkPlace - The Australian WorkPlace site, operated by the Commonwealth Government, provides access to online employment services and information, including government assistance, jobs, careers, training, working conditions and Indigenous Employment Centres.

Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law - The Society aims to develop and promote the discipline of international law through conferences, workshops and seminars.

Bankruptcy and the Federal Magistrates Court - The FMC has concurrent jurisdiction with the Federal Court over bankruptcy matters. This page has information on the FMC's powers in bankruptcy matters, and forms used in those cases.

Bar Association of Queensland - Organisation of practising barristers in Queensland. Site includes conferences, news, and barristers directory.

Before the High Court - The Sydney Law Review's Before the High Court service provides a forum for some of Australia's leading academics to comment upon cases that are currently awaiting hearing by the High Court of Australia.

Blake Dawson Waldron - Australian international commercial law firm.

Blake Dawson Waldron - Australian international commercial law firm.

Bloomberg - Bloomberg reports business and financial news, including markets, economies, companies, politics, sports, entertainment and more.

Bond Law Review - The Review is a refereed journal that publishes articles, comments and notes on the whole spectrum of legal topics and issues. Site includes access to the full text of articles.

Bond University Law Faculty - Located on the Gold Coast, Bond University offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, with a focus on commercial and corporate law.

Bond University Postgraduate Programs - This site describes the postgraduate degrees and diplomas offered by Bond University's Law Faculty, which focuses on corporate and commercial law.

Brief - Brief is the official journal of the Law Society of Western Australia, published monthly. (Articles not accessible online to non-subscribers)

Business Entry Point (BEP) - The BEP is an online government resource for the Australian business community. It provides business with a wide range of services and information about start-up, taxation, licensing and legislation, as well as significant transactions such as taxation compliance and licence applications.

BusinessACT - BusinessACT is the central entry point for Canberra businesses to access business information, programs and services.

Canberra Law Review - The Canberra Law Review is a refereed law journal, published annually.

Centre for Corporate Law and Securities Regulation - The Centre, at Melbourne University, undertakes and promotes research on corporate law and securities regulation, and provides a focal point for those working in these areas.

Centre for Credit and Consumer Law - The Centre, at Griffith University, conducts research and undertakes advocacy and collaborative projects to promote a fairer, safer, and more efficient marketplace, particularly for low income and vulnerable consumers.

Centre for Employment and Labour Relations Law (CELRL) - CELRL, at Melbourne University, is the first and only Australian Centre devoted exclusively to the development of an understanding of labour law.

Centre for Law & Genetics - A web portal of archived articles, cases, statutes, weblinks and conferences on human, plant and animal genetics law and ethics. Run by the Centre for Law & Genetics at the Universities of Tasmania and Melbourne.

Centre for Law in the Digital Economy (CLiDE) - The Centre, at Monash University, carries out research, research training, and professional education, and participates in public debate on the role of law in the digital economy.

Child Care - The Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services' Child Care site, which offers information for families, services and researchers.

Child Support Agency (CSA) - The CSA administers the Child Support Scheme and helps separated parents take responsibility for the financial support of their children. Site includes forms, fact sheets and a law & policy guide.

Cleardocs gives you instant access to the documents you need in a couple of easy clicks - Easy access to Company, SMSF and Trust documentation, making it simpler for you to complete company registrations, trust agreements and other legal documents.

ClubsNSW - ClubsNSW represents 90 percent of the registered clubs in NSW (1560 clubs). Most information on site available to members only.

Colin Biggers & Paisley - Sydney commercial law firm.

College of Law - The College of Law is the largest provider of practical legal training in Australasia.

Comcare - Comcare is responsible for workplace safety, rehabilitation and compensation in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. Site includes publications, forms, and information on the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission.

Commercial Law Association - The CLA provides an opportunity for lawyers and those involved within finance and commerce to network, and lobby government on issues of mutual concern.

Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department - Offers employment in policy areas such as civil justice, family law and legal assistance, criminal justice, law enforcement, crime prevention, national and protective security, international law, native title, emergency management and corporate services.

Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department - The Attorney-General's Department serves the people of Australia by providing essential expert support to the Government in the maintenance and improvement of Australia's system of law and justice.

Commonwealth Cases and Legislation - AustLII - Extensive database of cases and legislation including High Court cases since 1903.

Commonwealth Constitution - On-line copy from the Senate's website.

Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - The Department has the dual roles of providing customer services to the agricultural, food, fisheries and forest industries, and addressing the challenges of natural resource management.

Commonwealth Department of Defence - Defence consists of the Australian Defence Force - members of the Navy, Army and Air Force and civilians in the Australian Public Service. Site contains information on current operations.

Commonwealth Department of Finance and Administration - Department responsible for Commonwealth Government finances, operations and information services.

Commonwealth Department of Health & Ageing - The Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing site offers departmental and ministerial information, along with information on national drug and alchohol programmes.

Commonwealth Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) - DIMIA deals with immigration, citizenship, and indigenous affairs. Site contains useful information on Australian visas and citizenship.

Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTaRS) - DOTaRS handles transport, regional development, territories and local government. Site includes forms and publications.

Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs - The department is responsible for supporting members and former members of the defence forces and their families.

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) - The DPP prosecutes offences against Commonwealth law, including the Corporations Law.

Commonwealth Government Entry Point - Offers comprehensive and integrated access to Commonwealth Government information and services. All Government sites listed alphabetically; plus general government related information on business through to transport.

Commonwealth Government Gazettes Online - Full text of Commonwealth Government Notices Gazettes, including Special and Periodic Gazettes, published by the Attorney-General's Department since 2002.

Company Name Search - A free search facility for registered, reserved and deregistered company and business names, schemes, trusts and non-registered entities. Provided by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Consumer.gov.au - Official site of the Ministerial Council of Consumer Affairs. Contains information for consumers and business on legal rights and obligations.

Consumers Online - The Commonwealth Government's One-Stop-Shop for Consumer protection information in Australia. Contains important information on consumer rights, product safety, scams, online shopping, and more.

Copyright - Cases, materials and legislation on Copyright. Provided by the Australian Intellectual Property Law Locus.

Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) - CAL is a not-for-profit Australian copyright management company that represents authors, journalists, visual artists, photographers and publishers as their non-exclusive agent to license the copying of their works to the general community.

Copyright Law Review Committee (CLRC) - The web site of the CLRC, which prepares reports on copyright issues for the Commonwealth Government. Site includes information on inquiries, submissions and reports.

Corporate Law Judgments - Collection of corporate law cases pre-dating September 1999. From the Centre for Corporate Law and Securities Regulation and the Faculty of Law at the University of Melbourne.

Corporate, Taxation, Financial and Superannuation Publications - Commonwealth Treasury publications focussing on corporations, taxation, financial, and superannuation issues.

CrimeNet - CrimeNet provides a combined information service on criminal records, stolen property, missing persons, wanted persons, con artists and unsolved crimes.

Criminology Resources - A comprehensive listing of Criminology resources. Provided by the University of Sydney Law School's Pathfinder.

Deakin Law Review - The Deakin Law Review is a general-interest academic law journal, published three times a year. Site includes the full text of the current issue, plus some back issues.

Deakin University School of Law - The School of Law at Deakin University seeks to provide innovative and distinctive legal education rather than replicating the courses and approaches of other law schools across the country.

Decisions of the Nineteenth Century Tasmanian Superior Courts - Full text of decisions of from Tasmania's superior courts, starting with the Supreme Court of Van Diemen?s Land, which first sat in 1824.

Decisions of the Superior Courts of NSW 1788-1899 - At present the site concentrates on the Supreme Court's decisions between 1824 and 1841, including a number of cases concerning Aborigines from later years.

Designs - Detailed information about designs supplied by IP Australia, a Commonwealth Agency.

Designs - Cases, materials and legislation concerning design law, provided by the Australian Intellectual Property Law Locus.

Dictionary Of Cyberlaw Terms - Dictionary of terms relating to use of the Internet, online services and e-commerce. Provided by OzNetLaw, a community legal centre.

Dictionary of Australian Investment Terms - The Oxford Dictionary of Australian Investment Terms, hosted by investment management company Invesco, offers a comprehensive list of terms to assist the potential investor.

Dolman - A leading legal recruitment / search consultancy based in Australia.

Duhaime's Law Dictionary - Researched, written in plain language and provided free of charge by Canadian lawyer Lloyd Duhaime.

Edith Cowan University - West Australia's second-largest university offers Graduate Certificates in Business and Public Management, which includes a business law program.

Electronic Frontiers Australia - A non-profit national organisation representing Internet users concerned with online civil liberties in Australia.

Environment.gov.au - A portal to Commonwealth, State and Local Government environment resources on the Internet.

Environmental Law Resources - A comprehensive list of Environmental Law resources including dictionaries, loose-leaf services, internet links, text books and journals. Provided by the University of Sydney.

Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) - EOWA assists businesses and organisations to achieve equal opportunity for women. Site includes articles, toolkits and publications on compliance with equal opportunities legislation.

FIDO - Finance and Investment Guide - FIDO is the consumer website of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Site includes information on superannuation, managed funds, insurance and deposit accounts; it also contains news and consumer alerts.

FX Trend Trader - FX Trend Trader is a Currency Trading Tool for use by both long and short-term investors. With a proven track record and impressive client list, it is considered to be one of the leading trading models in its field

Family Court Forms - Includes forms prescribed by the Family Law Rules 2004, as well as non-prescribed forms and do-it-yourself kits.

Family Court Judgments - New Family Court judgments are posted to the court's site prior to being included on AustLII and published by the legal publishers.

Family Court Lists - Daily Court Lists for proceedings scheduled in each Family Court of Australia Registry.

Family Court of Australia - The Family Court resolves or determines family disputes. Site includes a step-by-step guide to court proceedings, easy to read brochures, court lists, forms and fees.

Family Law Council - The Family Law Council offers advice and recommendations to the Attorney General concerning the workings of the Family Law Act 1975 and other family law matters. The Council's latest reports are available from this site.

Family Law Online - Family Law Online is provided by the Commonwealth Attorney General's Department, and offers information and links relating to property, children and alternative dispute resolution.

Family Law Resources - A comprehensive listing of Family Law resources. Provided by the University of Sydney Law School's Pathfinder.

Family Law Section - Law Institute of Victoria - The Family Law Section provides members with a way of keeping up to date with this rapidly changing area of law. Information for members includes seminars, practice updates and the Victorian Family Lawyer Newsletter.

Federal Court Forms - Most applications and other documents used in the Federal Court must be set out in accordance with the forms in the Federal Court Rules, the Federal Court (Corporations) Rules 2000, the Native Title (Federal Court) Regulations and the Admiralty Rules. These forms are available to download.

Federal Court Lists - Federal Court listings for the next day of business.

Federal Court of Australia - The Court's original jurisdiction is conferred by over 150 statutes of the Australian Parliament, and the Court has a substantial and diverse appellate jurisdiction. Site includes information for litigants, practitioners and students.

Federal Law Review - Published by the ANU Faculty of Law, the Review specialises in matters of federal law, such as constitutional and Commonwealth administrative law. Full text articles available online to subscribers only.

Federal Magistrates Court Forms - Forms used in the Federal Magistrates Court, as well as information on how they should be used.

Federal Magistrates Court Judgments - Judgments from the Federal Magistrates Court web site, which are arranged by subject and by year.

Federal Magistrates Court Lists - Court lists divided into Family and Child Support and General Federal Law matters, updated daily.

Federal Magistrates Court of Australia - The jurisdiction of the Federal Magistrates Court includes family law and child support, administrative law, bankruptcy, unlawful discrimination, consumer protection law, privacy law, migration and copyright. Site includes court forms, lists and judgments.

Financial Industry Complaints Service (FICS) - FICS is a company that has been established to provide free advice and assistance to consumers to help them in resolving complaints relating to members of the financial services industry, including life insurance, superannuation, funds management, financial advice, stock broking, investment advice and sales of financial or investment products.

Findlaw Legal Research Articles - Access to FindLaw's extensive collection of articles. The Legal Research section contains extensive Australian legal information on over 50 different legal areas - all material is based on recent cases and legislation, and is categorised by subject area.

Findlaw USA's Legal Dictionary - From the FindLaw site in the USA, this accesses Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law.

Flinders Journal of Law Reform - The Flinders Journal of Law Reform is a refereed, scholarly journal specialising in information and views on matters relating to law reform, including developments in case and statute law, as well as proposals for law reform. Site contains tables of contents of past issues, but not articles.

Flinders University - Past Exam Papers - Searches past exam papers by topic number or name, year and semester.

Flinders University Law Library - From Flinders University in South Australia, the library site contains links to case law and legislation online.

Flinders University School of Law - The Law School at Flinders University, in South Australia, has a strong emphasis on both practical skills and legal theory.

Foreign and International Law Web - From Washburn Law School. Features links to primary foreign and international legal resources, research aids, and useful sites.

Franchising - Guide to the legal issues involved in franchising. Provided by the Queensland Law Society.

Google Adwords - Sponsored search option for advertising in the Google search engine.

Griffith Law Review - The Review is published by the Socio-Legal Research Centre, Griffith Law School, Griffith University, Queensland. Published in one volume of two parts annually, the GLR will publish work in any area of law and legal studies, particularly inter-disciplinary or socio-legal work.

Griffith University Law School - Opened in 1992, the Law School has three campuses in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Guide to Law Online - Multinational Conventions - From the Law Library of Congress. Features links to collections of multi-national conventions.

Hansard - This service provides access to the Senate Hansard, the House of Representatives Hansard and Senate, House of Representatives and Joint Committee transcripts.

Health Law - La Trobe University Weblaw Index - Contains journals, court decisions, legislation, publication and links on health law in Australia.

Health Law Resources - A comprehensive listing of Health Law resources. Provided by the University of Sydney Law School.

Hearsay - Hearsay is a newsletter published on the 15th and 30th of each month and distributed to all members of The Law Society of the ACT and selected other individuals.

High Court Case Summaries - Summaries of cases currently before the High Court - listed by hearing date.

High Court Lists - Business list and daily court list for the High Court of Australia.

High Court Review - The High Court Review was published by Bond University between 1995 and 2000. Site includes full text of articles.

High Court of Australia - The High Court is the highest court in the Australian judicial system. The Court decides cases of special federal significance including challenges to the constitutional validity of laws and hears appeals, by special leave, from Federal, State and Territory courts.

House of Representatives - Up to date information and material on the lower house of Australia's Commonwealth Parliament, including committees, legislation, and publications.

Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission (HREOC) - HREOC investigates infringements of discrimination legislation, undertakes public education about human rights and conducts public inquiries. Site includes information on human rights and making complaints, legislation, and publications.

IP Australia - IP Australia is the federal government agency responsible for granting rights in patents, trade marks and designs. Site includes databases of existing patents, trade marks and designs.

IP Menu - IP Menu is a worldwide Internet directory system aimed at users and researchers working in the intellectual property field.

Immigration Fact Sheets - Published by the Department of Immigration, these fact sheets deal with statistical information, migration to Australia, humanitarian issues, temporary stay, compliance and other matters.

Indigenous Law Centre - From the University of New South Wales. The Indigenous Law Centre was established in 1981 to develop and co-ordinate research, teaching and information services in the multi-disciplinary area of Indigenous peoples and the law.

Information for Small Business - Information on legal responsibilities of small businesses, provided by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Topics include starting a company, getting registration numbers, company numbers, running a company, dealing with other companies and closing down a company.

Insolvency & Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) - ITSA is responsible for the administration and regulation of the Australian insolvency system. Its site has details on bankruptcy and alternatives, bankruptcy reform, statistics, current indexable amounts, publications, forms, and geographical contacts.

Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia (IPAA) - The IPAA represents professionals who specialise in the field of insolvency, both from the creditor's and the debtor's perspective. Site includes information on insolvency, preventing financial difficulties in your business, guidelines, information for creditors, and other relevant information.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) - The Institute represents chartered accountants by setting professional standards and lobbying. Site offers technical information about financial services, taxation and superannuation in Australia.

Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) - The ICA represents the interests of the Australian general insurance industry. Site includes industry code of practice and consumer help guides.

International Bar Association (IBA) - The world's largest international legal professional organisation, comprising 16,000 individual lawyers and over 190 Bar Associations and Law Societies.

International Centre for Commercial Law - Contains cutting edge legal articles from the world's best commercial lawyers, as well as Legal500, the definitive guide to the legal market in over 70 countries covering the Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.

International Commitee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - The ICRC is an independent, neutral and impartial organisation that seeks to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

International Constitutional Law - International Constitutional Law provides English translations of and other textual material related to constitutional documents. It cross-references those documents for quick comparison of constitutional provisions.

International Court of Justice (ICJ) - The ICJ has a dual role: to settle in accordance with international law the legal disputes submitted to it by States, and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by international organs and agencies. Site contains decisions and advisory opinions of the court, basic information about the legislative establishment of the court and its members.

International Criminal Court (ICC) - The ICC is the first ever permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to ensure that the gravest international crimes do not go unpunished. Site contains information about the court, the states parties, and the registry.

International Herald Tribune - International newspaper.

International Legal News - From the legal news on FindLaw's US site.

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN) - ICANN is a technical coordination body for the Internet, responsible for Internet domain names, IP address numbers and protocol parameter and port numbers.

Internet Industry Association (IIA) - The IIA is Australia's national internet industry organisation. Site includes codes of practice and public information about internet issues.

Internet Law Library - Operated by the US-based World Legal Resource Centre, this site offers links to a wide range of legal resources arranged by country or by subject area.

Jackson McDonald - Large West Australian commercial law firm.

James Cook University - Past Law Exam Papers - JCU exam papers by course code and year (username and password required).

James Cook University School of Law - The School of Law at James Cook University, in North Queensland, provides students with a solid foundation in traditional law subjects, along with an exciting and broad ranging elective program.

Job Watch - Job Watch is a Victorian community legal centre specialising in employment and training law. This site has legal information for people living in Victoria.

Journal of Law & Information Science - The Journal of Law and Information Science is a bi-annual, cross-disciplinary journal devoted to issues relating to law and information science. Site includes abstracts of articles in past issues.

Kim Malone & Associates Recruitment - We are a Queensland-based business specialising in recruitment of professional and support staff within the legal industry.

LEADR - Australasian, not-for-profit membership organisation that promotes and facilitates Alternative Dispute Resolution. LEADR's services include, among others, access to independent mediators accredited by LEADR, training in all aspects of negotiation, mediation and conciliation and assistance in encouraging disputing parties to use ADR model dispute resolution contract clauses.

La Trobe University School of Law - Victorian university.

Labour Law Resources - A comprehensive listing of Labour Law resources. Provided by the University of Sydney Law School's Pathfinder.

Lauterpacht Research Centre for International Law - Based at the University of Cambridge, the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law promotes the research and application of international law and international relations. Site includes publications and research links.

Law Council of Australia - The Law Council, is the national organisation of the legal profession in Australia, representing around 40,000 legal practitioners. Site includes conferences, submissions, and publications.

Law Institute Journal - Journal of the Law Institute of Victoria, published monthly. Site contains full text of articles from the latest issue plus an archive of back issues.

Law Society Journal - Monthly journal of the NSW Law Society. Contents only available online to subscribers.

Law Society of Tasmania - The Law Society regulates the legal profession in Tasmania and provides services to its members to assist in maintaining high standards of practice in the profession.

Law Society of WA

Law Solutions Network - The Law Solutions Network site offers legal solutions to business in the form of listed services and useful articles.

Law Staff

Law Technology News - Law Technology News provides information about the newest technology available in the legal marketplace. Each month, it features announcements of new products, services, and trade shows. It also features monthly articles and columns written by industry experts that aim to empower technology decision makers.

Law.com dictionary

LawCrawler International - Find international legal web sites with LawCrawler international.

Lawlex - LAWLEX provides free search on all Australian legislation by keyword or subject area. LAWLEX also offers a powerful Alert service and access to amendment and commencement information.

Lawpoint - legal search company providing bankruptcy searches, ASIC searches, company searches, business searches, personal searches (directorships, shares, etc), name availability searches, access to land related documents held by the Titles Office including titles search, online plans & dealings, owner's name search. Users need to first register with Lawpoint before being able to carry out online searches.

Lawportal - A comprehensive Australian legal portal.

Legal Contracts - a selection of legal contracts. These are the property of Celestial Industries Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries Australian Trade and Shipping & New Zealand Shipping & Radio FM88 Springwood and Camphor House for their own personal & business use.

Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) - The Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC)provides information and links aimed at improving access to the law for the general public in New South Wales and includes legal tool kits, online resources and the LIAC network.

Legal Information for the Homosexual Community - A website dealing with legal issues of particular relevance to the homosexual community.

Legal Marketing Association - United States - The Legal Marketing Association encourages and provides continuing education and professional development for those engaged in the profession of legal services marketing. It also facillitates the sharing of ideas and experiences while being sensitive to the competitive position of legal providers and issues of confidentiality. The LMA also educates the legal community and other professionals about the role of the marketing professional and its function within the legal services profession.

Legal Ombudsman - An introduction to the role of the Legal Ombudsman in Queensland. Provided by the Qld Law Society.

Legal Services Commission (SA.) - The website of the Legal Services Commission of South Australia. Contains practical legal information on a variety of legal topics.

LegalTech - Legal Technology Shows - LEGALTECH is the legal industry's largest technology expo and conference in the United States, with annual shows in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Toronto, and Chicago. LEGALTECH also run conferences in the UK and Canada. LEGALTECH provides a hands-on venue to experience the latest technological solutions for the legal profession, and to hear speakers present papers and sessions on IT strategies, case studies, and best practice solutions within the legal technology framework.

Leo Cussen Institute

Letter of agreement for consultants and contractors

Lex Mercatoria - Features information on international commercial law, e-commerce, and information technologies.

Lex Scripta - A comprehensive web resource designed for Queensland lawyers that provides links to a wide variety of legal sites.

Liberty Online - Victorian Council for Civil Liberties - Liberty Online is published monthly (well, from time to time) by the Victorian Council for Civil Liberties. We are continuously updating this site to make it a current and topical resource for civil liberties and human rights issues. Each month or so we will feature a new page of information, updates and news.

Licensing Under the P.O.E.O.A. - This page sets out the pollution control licensing regime under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (N.S.W.).

Linklaters & Alliance

Links for Lawyers - A comprehensive reference point for internet links relevant to lawyers.

List of agricultural legislation - Detailed list of relevant legislation. Provided by the Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forrestry.

Litigation & procedure glossary

Local Court (WA)

Local Courts

London Business School

London School of Economics (University of London)

MIT Sloan School of Management - Massachussets Institute of Technology.

Macquarie Graduate School of Management

Macquarie Journal of Business Law - The annual MqJBL publishes articles in the areas of business law and international trade law.

Macquarie Journal of International and Comparative Law - The biannual MqJICEL contains a variety of articles and book reviews together with relevant case and legislative commentary.

Macquarie Law Journal - The Macquarie Law Journal is published annually, with each edition having a theme that is managed by guest editors.

Macquarie University

Macquarie University - Postgraduate programs.

Magistrates Court - An introduction to the role of the Magistrates Court including advice as to preparation before court and what to do at court, provided in the free booklet "Your Day in Court", available from the Victoria Law Foundation.

Magistrates Court (ACT)

Magistrates Court (NT)

Magistrates Court (Qld)

Magistrates Court (SA)

Magistrates Court (Tas)

Magistrates Court (Tas) Civil Forms

Magistrates Court (VIC) cases

Magistrates Court (Vic)

Mahlab

Making a Claim - Detailed guidelines for legal professionals about making a claim under the Motor Accidents Compensation Scheme (N.S.W.).

Managed Mortgages - A detailed examination of Mortgage Practice under the Managed Investments Act and the CLERP legislation.

Managing a Claim - Detailed information about managing a claim under the Motor Accidents Compensation Scheme in N.S.W.

Marital Status Discrimination - An introduction to your rights if subject to marital status discrimination.

Marriage breaking down? - Fast answers to your legal problems, including divorce, division of assets, child support, and the role of lawyers. Provided by the Law Society of NSW.

Mediation & Conferences - A short guide to the process of mediation & conferencing in the N.S.W. Land & Environment Court.

Mediation for Artists - An introduction to the process of mediation for those involved in the arts. Provided by the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Medical Negligence Law in Australia - Free information and legal advice for victims of medical negligence.

Melbourne Business School (MBS) - University of Melbourne.

Melbourne University Law Review - The latest edition of M.U.L.R. is available online. The full text of back issues will soon be available online.

Mental Health and Well Being - The Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care site provides general health information, crisis and support contacts, suicide prevention and information on special access programs.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Legal Dictionary - A compilation of over 10 000 legal terms. Published by Merriam-Webster.

Michael Page International

Microsoft e-Commerce Resources

Migration Agents Registration Authority - The Migrants Agents Registration Authority site offers information and services to migrant agents, including material relating to initial and repeat registrations, codes of conduct, etc. Also included is a regular newsletter and a register of recognised agents.

Migration Information Booklets - On-line booklets published by D.I.M.A. dealing with the following migration schemes: partner, child, parent, family, employer sponsored, general skilled, business skills & special migration.

Migration Review Tribunal - The Migration Review Tribunal site offers information on the criteria for visas and provisions relating to the cancellation of visas, business sponsors and the migration points system - includes application forms.

Migration Review Tribunal Forms

Ministry of Justice (WA) - The Ministry of Justice (WA) site provides information on the Ministry, the WA court system, guardianship and advocacy and policy and legislation.

Monash University

Monash University Law Library

Monash University Law Review

Monash University Victoria - Past Exam Papers

Motor Accidents Authority - The M.A.A. of N.S.W. administers the Motor Accidents Scheme that provides third party personal injury insurance through licensed insurers for motor vehicles registered in N.S.W.

Motor Vehicle Accidents - A legal guide to your rights and obligations. Brochure provided by the Law Society of Queensland.

Mt Eliza Business School

Murdoch University - Postgraduates.

Murdoch University

Murdoch University Electronic Journal of Law - E Law - Murdoch University Electronic Journal of Law is a general journal of law and legal issues published quarterly by the Murdoch University School of Law. The full text of articles are available via this site.

Murdoch University Law Library

N.S.W. Police Service Factsheets - Factsheets provided by the N.S.W. Police Service, including information concerning: bag snatches; crime agencies; domestic violence; crime stoppers & safety for seniors.

NSW Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council - The Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council is a council of Aboriginal people established to provide advice to the New South Wales Government on law and justice issues effecting Aboriginal people in that state. Web site includes students page and publications.

NSW Administrative Decisions Tribunal - The Administrative Decisions Tribunal reviews administrative decisions and resolves complaints regarding professional conduct and discrimination.

NSW Administrative Decisions Tribunal Decisions - Decisions from the NSW ADT, which reviews administrative decisions and resolves certain complaints.

NSW Administrative Decisions Tribunal Forms - Forms from the NSW ADT, which reviews administrative decisions and resolves certain complaints.

NSW Administrative Decisions Tribunal Lists - Daily lists from the NSW ADT, which reviews administrative decisions and resolves certain complaints.

NSW Anti-Discrimination Board - Information on anti-discrimination law in NSW and how the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board can help.

NSW Attorney-General's Department - The Department administers the State's courts, tribunals, laws and justice programs. Services include legal help, privacy protection, law reform, guardianship, mediation, victims of crime support, jury duty, crime prevention, human rights, legislative review, enforcing court orders and court transcribing.

NSW Attorney-General's Department - Freedom of Information - The NSW Attorney-General's Department site provides guidelines, forms and fee information.

NSW Bar Association

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research - Statistics and research on crime and justice trends in NSW. Site contains publications and statistics.

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) - BOCSAR collates and publishes crime and court statistics and conducts research into criminal justice issues in NSW. Site contains publications and statistics.

NSW Cases and Legislation - AustLII - Extensive database of cases and legislation including NSW Supreme Court decisions since 1995.

NSW Casino Control Authority - The Casino Control Authority (NSW) site provides regulation news, annual reports and submissions.

NSW Community Justice Centres - Community Justice Centres provide free mediation and conflict management services to help people resolve disputes. Site offers information on mediation and FAQs.

NSW Constitutional Law. - A summary of the Constitution of NSW. Provided by the Constitutional Centenary Foundation.

NSW Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT) - The CTTT resolves commercial, consumer and tenancy disputes in NSW.

NSW Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Forms - Application forms from the CTTT, which resolves commercial, consumer and tenancy disputes.

NSW Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Lists - Hearing lists for the next 48 hours, from the CTTT, which resolves commercial, consumer and tenancy disputes.

NSW Coroners Court - The Coroner investigates deaths and serious fires. Site explains the coroners role and the coronial process, including inquests and autopsies.

NSW Court of Appeal Decisions - Court of Appeal judgments since 1999, from CaseLaw NSW.

NSW Court of Criminal Appeal Decisions - Decisions of NSW's highest criminal court since 1999, from CaseLaw NSW.

NSW Crown Solicitors Office - The NSW Crown Solicitors Office site offers information and materials relating to the legal services it provides for the State of NSW and Ministers of the Crown. Also included are legal research links.

NSW Damages for Motor Vehicle Accidents - Introductory information provided by the NSW Motor Accidents Authority about economic & non-economic loss and damages.

NSW Department of Gaming & Racing - The website of the Dept of Gaming & Racing.

NSW Department of Juvenile Justice - Web site contains annual reports, research material, and information on conferencing.

NSW Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) - The DPP prosecutes indictable criminal offences on behalf of the Crown in NSW. Site contains FAQs and information for victims and witnesses.

NSW District Court - The District Court of NSW is an intermediate court, handling both civil and criminal cases.

NSW District Court Forms - Selected forms from the District Court of NSW, which is an intermediate court handling both civil and criminal cases.

NSW District Court Lists - Daily court lists of the District Court of NSW, which is an intermediate court handling both civil and criminal cases.

NSW Drug Court - Contains information about the Court for defendants and advocates.

NSW Dust Diseases Tribunal - The DDT is a specialist court created to deal with claims relating to death or personal injury resulting from specified dust diseases. Site includes daily court lists, general information about the DDT and selected judgments.

NSW Environmental Protection Authority - The NSW Environmental Protection Authority site provides information on envbironmental law, licensing, air, wate and noise pollution to assist the community to achieve and maintain a healthy environment in New South Wales

NSW Government Business Agency - The NSW Government Business Agency site offers information on business life cycles, regulation, employing staff and good practice.

NSW Government Information - The NSW Government Information site offers links and information to relevant areas, including, law and justice, business, employment, property and housing and government.

NSW Government Information - The NSW Government Information site provides information on law and justice issues and links to NSW legislation.

NSW Health - Includes health alerts and advice, publications, reports, statistics, and links to local health services.

NSW Health - Information Privacy - This page contains links to the NSW Health Privacy Manual, the Privacy Management Plan, and a leaflet for patients.

NSW Industrial Relations Commission (NSWIRC) - The Industrial Relations Commission conciliates and arbitrates to resolve industrial disputes, sets conditions of employment and fixes wages and salaries by making industrial awards, approves enterprise agreements and decides claims of unfair dismissal.

NSW Industrial Relations Commission Court Lists - Court lists for the NSW Industrial Relations Commission and the NSW Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court for the next day of business.

NSW Industrial Relations Commission Decisions - From the NSWIRC website. Links to NSWIRC decisions on CaseLaw NSW (from 2000) and AustLII (from 1985), as well as a list of frequently requested decisions.

NSW Industrial Relations Commission Forms - Contains prescribed and non-prescribed forms, unfair dismissal forms, clothing trades forms and guides.

NSW Land & Environment Court - The Land and Environment Court is a specialist environmental and planning court with a wide jurisdiction, responsible for interpreting and enforcing environmental law in New South Wales.

NSW Land & Environment Court Decisions - NSWLEC decisions since 1999. From CaseLaw New South Wales.

NSW Land & Environment Court Forms - Court forms from the NSW Land & Environment Court.

NSW Land & Environment Court Lists - Daily court list information from the NSWLEC.

NSW Land & Property Information Searches - The Land and Property Information site offers online access to the land title records held by the NSW Government.

NSW Law & Justice Foundation - The Law and Justice Foundation of NSW seeks to advance the fairness and equity of the justice system, and to improve access to justice, especially for socially and economically disadvantaged people. Site offers access to free legal publications and links to plain-English legal information resources.

NSW Law Society - The NSW Law Society is the professional association of solicitors in New South Wales. Site features a lawyer search function and selected information for the public.

NSW LawAccess Online - LawAccess NSW is a free service providing a single point of access to legal and related assistance services in New South Wales. Site contains a large database of NSW legal information.

NSW Legal Aid Commission - Legal Aid NSW provides a range of resources and services, including information, education, advice, dispute resolution and representation in court, to help people with their legal problems.

NSW Occupational Health and Safety - Provided by WorkCover NSW

NSW Office of Fair Trading - Provides information and assistance for consumer issues such as motor vehicles, home building and renovation, credit, property and tenancy issues, co-operatives, licensing, associations and business name registration, and more.

NSW Office of Industrial Relations - The NSW Office of Industrial Relations site offers information on award rates relating to building and construction, manufacturing, shop employees and the transport industry, etc. The site also offers information on public holidays, community languages and codes of conduct, along with useful industrial relations links.

NSW Office of the Sheriff - The Sheriff has a number of functions: to enforce court orders, serve a variety of legal documents, and serve summons regarding debt recovery matters.

NSW Ombudsman - The NSW Ombudsman site offers information on legislation, mediation, complaints and child protection. The site also provides relavent news, media and general information links

NSW Police Service Online - The site offers information on law and justice, drugs, road safety and fine payments.

NSW Practitioner's Guide to the Land & Environment Court - An accessible guide to the jurisdiction, operation, practice and procedure of the Land and Environment Court, targeted at both newly admitted practitioners and practitioners unfamiliar with this jurisdiction.

NSW Premier's Department - Freedom of Information - The NSW Premier's Department describes your rights under the Freedom of Information 1989 (NSW), and how to make a request.

NSW Privacy Commissioner - Advises individuals, government agencies and business organisations on what action they can take to protect the right to privacy.

NSW Wills Register - More people are realising the importance of making a Will. However, a Will can only be used if it can be found. The Wills Register records the location of a Will. The Register enables a user to record where the will is kept, who made the Will and who is the executor named in the Will. Made available by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

NSW Workers Compensation Commission - The Commission, an independent statutory tribunal, provides a non-adversarial procedure for the resolution of workers compensation disputes.

NSW Workers Compensation Commission Forms - Forms from the website of the Commission, which resolves workers' compensation disputes in NSW.

NT Cases and Legislation - AustLII - Extensive database of cases and legislation, including NT Supreme Court decisions from 1986 onwards.

NT Consumer Affairs - The Northern Territory Consumer Affairs sites objective to protect and promote consumers rights to safety, freedom of choice, information and a fair hearing whilst providing a range of services to the community to achieve a fair and equitable marketplace for consumers and traders. Includes links to council contacts, legislation and the Consumer Affairs Council.

NT Department of Health and Community Services - Contains a notice board and links to topics and services.

NT Legal Aid Commission - NT Legal Aid provides access to the law and legal assistance to people who are unable to afford the services of a private lawyer. Legal fact sheets (in PDF format) can be downloaded from the site.

NT Supreme Court Judgments, Tribunal and Commission Decisions - AustLII link to NT Supreme Court judgments, tribunal and commission decisions

National Insurance Lawyers - The National Insurance Lawyers Group of the General Practice Section of the Law Council of Australia provides a forum for lawyers who work with insurance law to discuss issues at a national level, and reflects the interests of practitioners in major areas of insurance law.

National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council (NADRAC) - NADRAC is an independent Advisory Council which advises the Commonwealth Attorney General on matters concerning alternative dispute resolution. Site contains information on NADRAC's activities, and access to copies of publications and reports.

National Childrens and Youth Law Centre - The National Childrens and Youth Law Centre site is dedicated to addressing human right issues for children and young people through legal change - includes, volunteer, fundraising and award information

National Competition Council - Implements projects as requested by government such as competition reforms -site contains a number of reports, agreements and other documents.

National Graduate School of Management - Australian National University.

National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) - The National Information Centre on Retirement Investments site offers general information relating to retirement investing - includes articles and relevant links.

National Legal Aid (NLA) - National Legal Aid represents the Directors of each of the eight State / Territory Legal Aid Commissions in Australia.

National Library of Australia - Massive compilation of legal sites and full text publications by subject, including: Aboriginal Law; Administrative Law; Asian Law; Australian Government; Children and the Law; Contracts Law; Copyright/Intellectual Property Law; Corporate Law; Industrial Law; International Law; Local Government Law; Media and Telecommunications Law etc.

National Native Title Tribunal - Facilitates the making of agreements among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, governments, industry and others whose rights or interests may coexist with native title rights and interests.

National Occupational Health and Safety Commission - Regulates Australia's occupational health and safety standards. Includes many publications, such as various National Standards, Codes of Practice, Technical Reports and fact sheets.

National Office for the Information Economy - Informative government site dedicated to assisting business and Government get on line.

National Pro Bono Resource Centre - The centre aims to promote and support quality pro bono legal services in Australia through research, information, events and projects in areas of most need.

National Stamp Duty Calculator - An online service that calculates stamp duty payable in Australia on conveyances, property leases, and mortgages.

Native Title Determinations - Only the Federal Court, High Court of Australia and some other Courts can make an approved determination of native title -these are their decisions.

Native Title Law Resources - A comprehensive listing of Native Title Law resources. Provided by the University of Sydney Law School's Pathfinder.

Natural Resources Legislation - Descriptions of numerous Victorian acts relevant to natural resources & the environment. Provided by the Dept of Natural Resources (Vic).

New Environmental Legislation - Detailed information concerning new legislation in N.S.W. Included are summaries of the new legislation.

New South Wales Environment Protection Authority - Information on the environment provided by the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority.

New York Times - USA.

New Zealand Herald - Auckland NZ

New Zealand Law Society

Newcastle Master Builders Association - Specialists in building law in the Hunter region.

North Queensland Bar Association - The N.Q.B.A. is one of Queensland's oldest and largest associations of Barristers outside Brisbane.

Northern Territory Attorney-General's Department - The Northern Territory Attorney-General's Department site offers departmental information, references to relevant legislation and information relating to annual reports.

Northern Territory Bar Association

Northern Territory Government Information - The Northern Territory Government Information site offers relevant information on government and agencies, business, education and housing.

Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Service - The Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Service site provides information on the NT government, law prevention and the media.

Northern Territory University

Northern Territory University - Postgraduate Programs.

Northern Territory legislation

Northwestern University

Occupational Health & Safety Legal Obligations - Legal obligations pursuant to the State & Federal Occupational Health & Safety legislation.

Oceans and Law of the Sea - Web site of the UN Division for Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea. Includes information on the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, fish stocks agreements, and settlement of disputes.

Office of Crime Statistics (SA) - The Office of Crime Statistics (SA) site provides timely, accurate and comprehensive statistical information on crime and criminal justice, with particular focus on providing relevant data for policy development and legislative change.

Office of Fair Trading (Qld) - The website of the Office of Fair Trading. Contains information relevant to consumers and business. Topic areas include: bills of sale; business names; complaints; credit; lay-buys; licensing & registration; refunds; and used cars.

Office of Film and Literature Classification - Publishes classification guidelines as well as setting out what happens if the police or customs seize materials that may contravene State/Territory Acts.

Office of Regulation Review (ORR) - Describes the functions of the Productivity Commissions' Office of Regulation Review. This Office vets and reviews regulations to make sure they are properly formulated and do not impose undue costs on business and the community. Provides contact details for further information.

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) - The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) site offers information on DPP functions and responsibilites, prosecution policy and guidelines and witness and victim services.

Office of the Employment Advocate (OEA) - The OEA promotes and facilitates the use of Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs). Site includes information for employers and employees, online lodgement facilities and AWA templates.

Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner - The Office oversees the operation of Federal Privacy laws. Site includes privacy information, legislation, guidelines and links to other resources.

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Office of the Public Guardian - The Office of the Public Guardian site offers information which promotes the rights and interests of people with disabilities through the practice of guardianship and advocacy.

Onelook Dictionary - Simultaneously searches 454 dictionaries.

Operating a Small Business - A simple guide to the legal considerations involved in running a small business. Includes information on employer/employee relations, tax & superannuation. Provided by the Law Institute of Victoria.

Orders & Notices From Local Councils - A brief discussion of the Land & Environment Court's jurisdiction to hear appeals about orders or notices from local councils.

OzNetLaw - OzNetLaw is a community based legal practice that specialises in internet, online and e-commerce related law in Australia. The site contains legal information of interest to individuals, businesses, start-ups and community/non-profit organisations.

Parliament of Australia - Provides access to up to date information and material relating to the House of Representatives, the Senate, Committees, Legislation, Hansard and Parliamentray Services.

Parliament of Australia - The Senate - Up to date information and material on the Senate, including, The Senateat work, committees, legislation, publications and discussion of the Senate generally.

Parliamentary Library - Contains current and historical parliamentary information, plus information relating to elections and referendums and useful resource guides.

Parole Breaches - A simple guide to the consequences of breaching parole. Provided by Legal Aid (N.S.W.).

Patents - Caselaw, materials & legislation concerning patents provided by the Australian Intellectual Property Law Locus.

Patents - Detailed information about patents provided by IP Australia (a Commonwealth agency).

Pathways - The Queensland Government Pathways site offers information on business related activity in Queensland - includes links to various departments and agencies.

Permanent Missions to the United Nations - New York - From United Nations Development Programme.

Personal Liablity of Directors for Corporate Torts - A thorough review of the relevant cases & legislation. Provided by the Bond Law Review.

Plain English Legal Information - Simple introductions, on a state by state basis, to a diversity of legal areas, including: family law; personal planning law; motor vehicle law; buying & selling a home; small business; superannuation and work injuries. Provided by Law For You.

Plant Breeders Rights - The Plant Breeder's Rights Office is the federal government agency that grants rights to breeders of new varieties of plants.

Postgraduate Studies @ Monash Law

Power of Attorney - A guide to the law related to Powers of Attorney. Provided by the Queensland Law Society.

Practice Development Institute - United States - The Practice Development Institute is a US based management and marketing consulting firm specialising in the publishing of customisable niche marketing newsletters for law firms.

Practice Source - Australian Legal Portal, with regional news and views.

Pregnancy Discrimination - A simple guide to your rights if subject to pregnancy discrimination.

Prisoner's Rights - The website of the Department of Correctional Services containing practical information on probation and parole.

Privacy Law & Policy Reporter - Privacy Law & Policy Reporter (PLPR) is a monthly review and analysis of privacy laws, policies and practices, focusing on Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific. This archive is provided free on Austlii.

Privacy at Work - From the Office of the NSW Privacy Commissioner. Information on criminal records, video surveillance, e-mail monitoring, etc.

PrivacyLaw.Net - PrivacyLaw.net is an American online resource for privacy-related legal issues.

Pro Bono Opportunities for Lawyers - A guide to various pro bono schemes and how lawyers may involve themselves. Provided by the Law Foundation of Victoria.

Problems With Neighbours - An introduction to the legal issues that occur between neighbours.

Problems with Debt? - Fast answers to your legal problems, including what happens when you are sent a letter of demand, legal proceedings are begun against you, or someone owes you money. Provided by the Law Society of NSW.

Proctor - Queensland Law Society

Product Recalls Australia - This site provides current product recall information to consumers. Includes a search facility and contact details for further information in Commonwealth and State government.

Product Safety Guides - The Product Safety Guides site is provided by the Department of Fair Trade (WA)and mainly covers baby and young children's products.

Professional Standards Board - Past Exam Papers - The Professional Standards Board site page provides past exam papers for patent and trade mark attorneys.

Property Council of Australia - The website of the Property Council of Australia who exist to promote the interests of property owners; especially those who hold property for economic returns. Included is some legally relevant material from the Council's publications.

Property Look - The Property Look site offres a comprehensive commercial property listing service, electronic brochures, mini-websites, on-line direct mail functionality, and an on-line "keep me posted" service where users are informed of properties that meet their core criteria on a daily basis.

PropertyPath

Protecting your Privacy on the Internet - Article provided by the Federal Privacy Commissioner warning the unititiated of the risks associated with the Internet.

Protection of Business Names - A detailed introduction to the protection of Business Names for those involved in the arts. Provided by the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Protection of the Environment Operations Act (N.S.W.) - The P.O.E.O.A. is a consolidation of the pollution control legislation in N.S.W. A summary of the legislation is provided with other relevant information.

Prudence Consulting - Established in 1996, Prudence Consulting provides nationwide specialist medico-legal Occupational Therapy (OT) reports for personal injury victims.

Qld Aministrative Law - Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman)legislation for Queensland.

Qld Building Tribunal decisions

Qld Court of Appeal Judgments

Qld Courts - Court Lists

Qld Health Practitioners Tribunal decisions

Qld Information Commissioner decisions

Qld Law Reform Commission - The Qld Law Reform Commission site offers information on the functions and objectives of the Commission.

Qld Legal Aid Board - The Qld Legal Aid Board provides an outline of the functions and objectives of the Board.

Qld Liquor Appeals Tribunal decisions

Qld Medical Assessments Tribunal decisions

Qld Planning & Environment Judgments

Qld Supreme Court Trial Division Judgments

Queensland Biotechnology Regulation - A short explanation of the Federal and State regulations covering biotechnology. Provided by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries.

Queensland Building Tribunal - The Queensland Building Tribunal site - now the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal - provides information on the building and construction industry in Queensland, including review applications and application forms.

Queensland Building Tribunal Forms

Queensland Buses, Trains & Ferries

Queensland Cases and Legislation - AustLII - Extensive database of cases and legislation including Supreme Court of Queensland decisions since 1994.

Queensland Corporations Law Forms

Queensland Court Lists - The daily list of business for the Supreme & Distict Courts in Queensland.

Queensland Courts Civil Forms

Queensland Courts Criminal Forms

Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General - The Department's site provides information on Queensland courts, departmental services, guardianship and mediation.

Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General - Freedom of Information - The Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General site provides information on freedom of information applications - including information on costs, access and requests.

Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries - The Department oversees industry development, biosecurity, forestry and fisheries. Site gives information on relevant laws and fishing permits.

Queensland District Court Judgments - District Court judgments from January 2000 onwards.

Queensland Environmental Law Association - The Queensland Environmental Law Association site provides information about the changes to environmental law - includes forums information for debating the law, study group contacts and conference information.

Queensland Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - The EPA aims to protect Queensland?s natural and cultural heritage, promote sustainable use of its natural capital and ensure a clean environment.

Queensland Government Information - The Queensland Government Information site provides information on relevant areas, including, legislation, the Premier and Government.

Queensland Government Liquor Licensing Division - The Liquor Licensing Division site provides information on how to acquire a liquor licence in the state of Queensland, along with news and links to relevant legislation.

Queensland Health - Contains information on health issues, hospitals and services.

Queensland Industrial Relations Information Service - A research database which provides full text searching on documents of the Queensland State Industrial Commission, including Awards, Agreements (includes Enterprise Flexibility Agreements, Certified Agreements, etc.), Decisions (includes General Rulings, Judgements and Interpretations), Orders, and Notices.

Queensland Land & Resources Tribunal - The Tribunal hears disputes over mining and other related land management issues.

Queensland Land & Resources Tribunal Decisions - View recent decisions or search all decisions from the Land & Resources Tribunal, which hears mining disputes.

Queensland Land & Resources Tribunal Forms - Forms from the Land & Resources Tribunal, which hears mining disputes.

Queensland Land & Resources Tribunal Lists - Daily law lists from the Land & Resources Tribunal, which hears mining disputes.

Queensland Law Society

Queensland Legal Aid - Legal Aid Queensland provides free information services to all Queenslanders, and legal assistance to the financially and socially disadvantaged. Site contains legal information on a range of topics covering civil, criminal and family law.

Queensland Office of Gaming Regulation - The website of the Queensland Office of Gaming Regulation. Included are concise summaries of a wide range of gaming legislation.

Queensland Office of the Information Commissioner - The Office of Information Commissioner (Qld) site offers links to legislation, decisions and information sheets.

Queensland Planning & Environment Forms

Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology - Postgraduate programs.

Queensland University of Technology Law Library

Queensland University of Technology Law and Justice Journal - The Queensland University of Technology Law and Justice Journal is a bi-annual journal published on-line by the Faculty of Law of the Queensland University of Technology.

Queensland Wageline - Queensland statewide information and advisory service provided by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Queensland Workplace Health and Safety - Web site with information for workers, employers, industry and young people

Queensland case law

Queensland legislation - Provided by the office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel.

Queensland legislation search

RT Coopers Solicitors Media Lawyers (UK) - Media Law firm, Music lawyers, Media and Entertainment Lawyers, Copyright Solicitors, Intellectual Property Lawyers, Media Contracts, Image Rights, Media Copyright, Media solicitors, Music solicitors, Film solicitors.

Race Discrimination - A simple guide to your rights when experiencing racial disrimination, villification or harassment in N.S.W. Includes links relevant for all state and territories.

Recreational Fishing Legislation - A summary of legislation applying to recreational fishing. Covers prohibited fishing areas & equipment, bag & size limits, and prohibited species. Provided by Dept of Primary Industries (Qld).

Refugee Review Tribunal - The website of the R.R.T. which includes summaries of selected cases & full text versions of all published decisions.

Refugee Review Tribunal Forms

Refugee Review Tribunal decisions

Registration of Business Name (W.A.) - Practical guide to registering a business name. Applicable to all states.

Regulation of X Rated films in A.C.T - Explicit information about licenses, applications and investigations.

Regulations For Selling Cattle - A guide to regulations for selling cattle in Queensland. Topics covered include: tagging; branding; waybills & permits. Provided by Dept of Primary Industry (Qld).

Reliable Legal precedents - court forms - Supreme Court forms, County Court forms, Magistrates Court forms, Federal Court forms, Federal Magistrates Court forms, Family Court forms, ASIC forms, Land Titles Office forms, Liquor Licensing forms

Renovate.com.au - renovation information - Comprehensive information and services regarding home renovation to anyone either contemplating, or actively involved in a home renovation project.

Rental Property Guides - From Department of Fair Trade (WA). Informative topics include buying a home; settlement; purchase by auction and inspections. Relevant to all states.

Reserve Bank of Australia

Residential Tenancies Tribunal (ACT)

Resolving a Claim - A detailed guide to resolving a claim under the Motor Accidents Compensation Scheme in N.S.W. Included is information about the Medical & Claims Assessment Service and information about legal costs.

Responding to Apprehended Violence Orders - An introduction, for defendants, to the process of responding to A.V.O.'s in N.S.W. Provided by Legal Aid (N.S.W.).

Retirement Village Guides - From Department of Fair Trade (WA). Applicable to all States.

Revenue Law Journal - Bond University.

S.A. Constitutional Law - A summary of the South Australia constitution provided by the Constitutional Centenary Foundation.

S.A. Ombudsman - The website of the Sth Australian Ombudsman.

SA Cases and Legislation - AustLII - Extensive database of cases and legislation including Supreme Court of SA decisions since 1989.

SA Coroners Court - The Coroner inquires into deaths and investigates fires, accidents and the disappearance of missing persons. Site includes information for the public.

SA Department of Health - The Department of Health is responsible for the policy administration and operation of hospitals, environmental health, communicable diseases, epidemiology, and health promotion and education.

SA District Court - The District Court is the principal trial court in South Australia, hearing civil, criminal, administrative and disciplinary matters.

SA Drug Court - Features questions and answers about the court's function and operation.

SA Environment Protection Agency (EPA) - The EPA is South Australia's primary environmental regulator, responsible for the protection of air and water quality, and the control of pollution, waste, noise and radiation.

SA Environment Resources & Development Court - The Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) Court is a specialist court set up to deal with disputes relating to the development and management of land and natural resources. Site includes a step by step guide to running an appeal concerning a development application for unrepresented litigants.

SA Industrial Relations Tribunals - Website of the SA Industrial Relations Court, Industrial Relations Commission and Workers' Compensation Tribunal, which deal with employment-related disputes.

SA Industrial Relations Tribunals Case Lists - Daily cases lists for the current day and the preceding day from the SA Industrial Relations Tribunals, which include the Industrial Relations Court, the Industrial Relations Commission, and the Workers Compensation Tribunal.

SA Industrial Relations Tribunals Forms - Applicable forms for the SA Industrial Relations Court, Industrial Relations Commission and Workers' Compensation Tribunal.

SA Law Society - The Law Society of South Australia is a voluntary professional association for members of the legal profession.

SA Legal Services Commission - The SA Legal Services Commission's purpose is to increase access to legal services for those people who cannot afford to pay for private legal representation. Site offers pamphlets in PDF format on common legal problems.

SA Office of Consumer & Business Affairs - The OCBA exists to foster a fair, competitive and informed marketplace and to regulate defined business activities. Its functions include: Consumer Affairs/Fair Trading; Dispute Resolution; Product Safety; Tenancies; Births, Deaths and Marriages; Registration of Business Names and Associations; Consumer Education; Business Information.

SA Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner - The Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner plays a vital role in the regulation of the liquor, gaming, casino, racing and lottery industries in South Australia. The site aims to answer your questions relating to the regulation of these areas.

SA State Records - Freedom of Information - This area of the State Records of South Australia web site provides assistance and general information to help you gain access to government documents using the South Australian Freedom of Information Act 1991.

SCALEplus - SCALEplus is the legal information retrieval system owned by the Australian Attorney General's Department. Features Commonwealth and State legislation and case law.

Senate Legal and Constitutional Committee - Commonwealth Senate inquires including: the stolen generation; and various bills before parliament eg Freedom of Information and Sex Discrimination.

Separate Representation Of Children - For Parents - A guide for parents concerning their child's right to separate legal representation in family law proceedings.

Separate Representation for Children in Family Law Proceedings - A guide for children concerning their right to seperate representation in family law proceedings.

Sex Discrimination - A simple guide to your rights when subject to sex discrimination.

Small Business Development Corporation - The Small Business Development Corporaion site is a Western Australian State Government agency focused on the development of the small business sector and is committed to developing programs and services to meet the needs of small business development.

Social Security Appeals Tribunal - Deals with disputes referred from Commonwealth agencies such as Centrelink

South Australian Government Information - The South Australian Government Information site offers relevant information on government, business and banking and finance.

South Australian Legislation

South Australian Legislation

South Australian Ombudsman - Site of the South Australian Ombudsman - offers information on complaints, access schemes and publications.

Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University - Postgraduate courses.

Sports Law Lectures - Detailed lecture notes on sports law from the University of Canberra. Focusses on sporting organisations & other participants.

St James Ethics Centre - St James Ethics Centre is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which provides a forum for promoting ethics and encourages individuals and organisations to include the ethical dimension in their daily decision making.

Standards Australia - The Standards Australia site provides a basic introduction to the Standards Australia International Group, its history, governance, current activities, funding, international responsibilities and a range of current statistics - includes business and building standards information.

Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs - Details the role, history and current activities of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs.

Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations - Commonwealth House of Representatives Committee; monitors the Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business portfolio. Examples of inquires include: Employee share ownership in Australian enterprises;

Statutory Business Judgment Rule - A detailed focus on bona fide business judgments. Provided by the Bond Law Review.

Sth Australian legislation source

Subject Index to South Australian Legislation - An index to the subject matter of South Australian legislation, with links to the full text of Acts.

Summaries of Agricultural Legislation (Qld) - Summaries of legislation administered by the Animal & Plant Health Service.

Superannuation - the Big Picture - Department of Finance and Administration site which provides a comprehensive outline of how superannuation relates to government employees.

Superannuation Dictionary - A comprehensive dictionary of terms relevant to superannuation. Provided by Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA).

Supreme Court

Supreme Court (ACT) Court Lists

Supreme Court (NSW) Court Lists - includes the Court of Appeal

Supreme Court (NSW) Forms

Supreme Court (NT)

Supreme Court (NT) Court Lists

Supreme Court (Qld)

Supreme Court (SA)

Supreme Court (Tas)

Supreme Court (Tas) Court Lists

Supreme Court (Tas) Forms

Supreme Court (Vic)

Supreme Court (Vic) Court Lists

Supreme Court (Vic) Forms

Supreme Court (Vic) unreported judgments

Supreme Court (WA)

Supreme Court Bail - A simple guide to bail procedure in the Supreme Court. Provided by Legal Aid (N.S.W.).

Supreme Court Rules 1987 (SA) - Includes links to Admission and Probate Rules and the Rules of the Magistrates Court.

Supreme Court of NSW decisions

Sydney Law Review - University of Sydney.

Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Opera House

Systematics - A leading provider of litigation support software and services to Australian law firms.

TMP.Worldwide

Takeovers Panel - The Takeovers Panel site offers information relating to resolving disputes about corporate takeover bids, including, rules, resources, links and decisions.

Tasmania Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading - The Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading site provides advice and information to the public and business operators on matters affecting the interests of consumers. Potential breaches of legislation administered by the Office are also investigated.

Tasmania Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment - The Department's services include agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, environmental management and protection, land and water resource management, nature conservation, Crown land management, biosecurity, land title, valuation and mapping.

Tasmania Legal Aid Commission - The Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania provides representation, advice and education on legal issues. Site includes a number of factsheets written for the Tasmanian public on matters the Commission is frequently queried about.

Tasmania Online - Tasmania Online offers relevant information on government, community and culture and tourism.

Tasmania Workplace Standards - Workplace Standards Tasmania is a division of the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources and is responsible for administering much of the legislation that regulates business in Tasmania - Occupational health and safety is a key area

Tasmanian Bar Association

Tasmanian Cases and Legislation - AustLII - Extensive database of cases and legislation, including Supreme Court of Tasmania decisions from 1987 onwards.

Tasmanian Department of Health & Human Services

Tasmanian Users Guide to Freedom of Information - The Tasmanian Department of Justice and Industrial Relations offers a user guide which provides relevant forms, information on rights of access and fees and charges.

Tasmanian legislation online

Taxation Institute of Australia - Information on all aspects of Tax-some is restricted to members.

Taxation Law Resources - A comprehensive listing of Taxation Law resources. Provided by the University of Sydney Law School's Pathfinder.

Taylor Root

Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman - Free, independent, just, informal and speedy resolution of complaints about telephone and internet services in Australia.

Telstra Business - The Telstra Business site page provides information relating to the choice and registration of business nnames.

Tenacy Advice - From Department of Fair Trade (WA). Covers bond and rent; settling dispute and much more. Relevant to other States.

Tenants Rights Factsheets - 18 tenancy rights factsheets that explain your rights under the Residential Tenancies Act  1987 (NSW): starting a tenancy; bond; rent increases & arrears; repairs; locks and securities; access and privacy; public tenants; strata title tenants; boarders and lodgers, etc.

Tenants Union of NSW - Includes links to the Tenants Rights Manual (funded by Law and Justice Foundation NSW), the definitive guide to renting from the tenant's perspective, developed for the Tenant's advice and Advocacy Program (funded by NSW Department of Fair Trading)

Territory Bussiness Centre - The Northern Territory Department of Industries and Businness offers a site which provides a general outline on starting and registering businesses, along with licencing and permit and seminar and workshop information.

The 'Lectric Law Lexicon

The Advertiser - Adelaide.

The Age - Melbourne.

The Australian

The Australian Financial Planning Association - The Australian Financial Planning Association site is a useful resource for individuals seeking to choose a financial planner and grow their wealth - includes information on recruitment and members.

The Australian Institute of Health Law & Ethics - AIHLE is an independent, national organisation active in exploring the legal and ethical aspects of health care and promotion.

The Australian Pacific Intellectual Property Law Institute - The institute, part of Murdoch University, is involved in intellectual property research and policy formulation in the Asia Pacific region.

The Business Centre - The Business Centre site provides advice and assistance to business in South Australia, and is a key division of the South Australian Department of Industry and Trade - includes general news, checklists, information sheets and workshop and seminar information.

The Coroner's Court - A guide for family & friends to the Cornoner's Court which investigates the causes of certain deaths. Provided by the Law Foundation of Victoria.

The Courier-Mail - Queensland newspaper.

The Duties of Officers & Employees in Non-Profit Organisations - A focus on the statutory & common law duties of officers of NPOs. Provided by Bond Law Review.

The Family Assistance Office - The Family Assistance Office site offers information on payments, estimating income and related services.

The Independent - United Kingdom.

The Inter-Pacific Bar Association - The Inter-Pacific Bar Association ("IPBA") is an international association of business and commercial lawyers with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Members are either Asia-Pacific residents or have a strong interest in this part of the world. The IPBA was founded in April 1991 at an organising conference held in Tokyo attended by more than 500 lawyers from throughout Asia and the Pacific. Since this time, it has grown to become a pre-eminent organisation in the area of Asia law and business with a membership of approximately 2,000 lawyers from 67 jurisdictions around the world.

The International Commission of Jurists

The Law Marketing Portal - The LawMarketing Portal is where you can learn the art of what Americans call "rain-making" or how to get more business. This is a one-stop destination to find out how to promote your law firm effectively.

The Law Report - ABC Radio Programme focusing on the Law; transcripts available.

The Law of Contract - 'Restatement' of the law of contract of the A.C.T. Excellent practical explanation of general principles; relevant to other jurisdictions

The Mercury - Tasmania.

The New Tax System - The Australian Tax Ofice offers information on the New Tax System re tax reform and the individual, includes reference to GST and PAYE.

The Role of the Attorney-General - A review of the role of State & Commonwealth A-G's with special reference as to whether the Cth A-G should protect the Judiciary from public attack. Supplied by Bond Law Review.

The Times - United Kingdom.

The Trading Room - The Australian Financial Review Trading Room site provides sharemarket and investment news along with a managed funds watchlist.

The Treasury - The Commonwealth Treasury site provides information on consumer affairs, economic data, business taxation and foreign investment - plus Federal budget information.

The Victoria Bar

The World Factbook - From the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Includes maps and reference information on individual countries and territories.

Thomson - A leading provider of products & services to Australian lawyers.

Time and Date.com - Work out what time it is in London if you're in Sydney and much more.

Times in major international cities - Cities included: London, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Cairo, Delhi, Bangkok, Manila, Tokyo, Wellington, Honolulu, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, and New York.

Trade Marks - Detailed information about all aspects of trade marks. Provided by IP Australia (a Commonwealth Agency).

Trade Marks - Cases, materials & legislation about trade marks provided by the Australian Intellectual Property Law Locus.

Trade Marks Law for Artists - An introduction to the law of trade marks, including the process of registration & grounds for refusing to register a trade mark. Provided by the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Tribunals & Bodies Other Than Courts - A brief description of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal & the National Native Title Tribunal, provided by the Attornery-General's Department.

U.N. International Law Commission - The website of the I.L.C. whose aim is to develop international law & its codification. The site includes: conventions & other texts; Commission reports; & information about the composition & membership of the I.L.C.

UN International Law - Contains links to all UN International Law initiatives including: the International Criminal Tribunals for Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda; and details of the law of the sea and international trade law.

UNSW Law Journal - University of NSW.

United Nations - Includes UN online publications, documents and maps.

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) - UNCITRAL works to further the unification and harmonisation of international trade law. Their web site describes the Commission, answers frequently asked questions and has a database of UNCITRAL texts and case law.

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - UN agency which encourages sound environmental policy. Site features legal instruments, events, awards and various environmental law milestones through history.

United Nations Interregional Crime & Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) - The Institute carries out research and training related to crime prevention and criminal justice. Site includes details of projects and publications.

University Of Melbourne Law Library

University Of New South Wales Law Library

University Of Queensland Law Library

University Of Sydney Law Library

University of Adelaide Law Library - The Law Library is essentially a research and reference library, with the majority of the library's holdings being primary sources such as statutes and law reports, and there is a significant journal collection.

University of Adelaide Law School - Site includes information on enrolment, events, research and alumni.

University of Adelaide Law School Past Exam Papers - Covers all subjects offered by the Law School from Administrative Law to Human Rights to Trusts

University of Canberra

University of Canberra - Past Exam Papers

University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne - Graduate Studies.

University of Melbourne - Past Law Exam Papers

University of New England

University of New England Law Library

University of New South Wales

University of New South Wales - Past Exam Papers

University of New South Wales Law School - Postgraduate Study

University of Newcastle - Postgraduate coursework.

University of Newcastle

University of Newcastle - Postgraduate research.

University of Newcastle Law Library

University of Queensland - Postgraduate programs.

University of Queensland

University of Queensland Graduate School

University of Rio de Janeiro - This is the site of the Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Offers a wide range of courses, including the BA, masters and doctoral degrees in Law.

University of South Australia

University of Sydney

University of Sydney - Postgraduate law studies

University of Sydney - Past Law Exam Papers

University of Tasmania

University of Tasmania - Past Exam Papers

University of Technology, Sydney

University of Technology, Sydney - Post graduate students

University of Technology, Sydney Law Library

University of WA Law Review - Refereed journal with articles on a broad range of topics of national and international importance, and a focus on Western Australian legal issues.

University of Waikato

University of Western Australia

University of Western Australia

University of Western Australia Law Library

University of Western Sydney

University of Western Sydney Law Libraries

University of Wollongong

University of Wollongong

Use of Your Image - An introduction to the law protecting the misuse of your image, including brief discussions of defamation, Fair Trading Legislation & the law of passing off. Supplied by the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Victims Compensation Tribunal (NSW) - A comprehensive consumer's guide to the VCT. Included is information on victim's rights and eligibility for compensation and links to relevant legislation.

Victims Compensation Tribunal (NSW) Forms

Victims of Credit Reporting (VCR) - VCR was formed in 1993, as one of the first internet oriented privacy rights organizations and has been on the web continuously since that time. VCR is currently based in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Victoria Consumer Affairs - The Consumer Business Affairs site is intended to inform the Victorian marketplace of ethical trading and consumer protection issues. Includes information on credit and debt, home and renting and shopping and services.

Victoria Freedom of Information Online - This web site provides assistance and general information to help you access government documents by using the Victorian Freedom of Information Act 1982. On the site you can download a request form and locate the correct agency to send your request to.

Victoria Law Foundation - The Victoria Law Foundation works to create a better legal system for the Victorian community. The site includes free e-books on a range of criminal and family law issues. Included is a pro bono (ie.without cost) directory for consumers and lawyers.

Victoria Law Institute (LIV) - The Law Institute of Victoria is the professional association for Victorian solicitors.

Victoria Legal Aid - Victoria Legal Aid offers means-tested legal help and community legal education. Site includes legal information for the public on family, youth, work and community matters.

Victoria Legalonline - Legalonline is the Victorian Government's legal information website - it is the Law made clear and simple. Fact sheets, links to legal practitioners, relevant legislation and agencies are all provided.

Victoria Liquor Licensing - Information includes applications and fees.

Victoria University - Past Exam Papers

Victorian Arts Centre

Victorian Business Channel - Business Channel is an electronic information service designed by the Victorian Government to bring government agencies and services within easy reach of the business community 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Victorian Cases and Legislation - AustLII - Extensive database of cases and legislation, including Victorian Supreme Court decisions since 1998.

Victorian Casino Gaming Authority - The Victorian Casino Gaming Authority site provides authority, licence and permit information, along with a discussion of problem gambling.

Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) - VCAT deals with disputes between people and government about land valuation, licences to carry on businesses including travel agents, motor car traders and others, planning and state taxation. Includes application forms and tribunal sitting times.

Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal Forms

Victorian County Court - The County Court is an intermediate Trial Court for both civil and criminal actions. Site includes information about the court, its procedures, and jury service.

Victorian County Court Forms - List of forms commonly used in the Victorian County Court, including affidavits, subpoenas and summons.

Victorian County Court Judgments - Judgments from the Victorian County Court, mostly from the WorkCover jurisdiction, although other County Court jurisdictions are included.

Victorian County Court Lists - Daily lists for the Civil, Crime and Appeals lists of the Victorian County Court, in PDF format.

Victorian Department of Human Services - Areas that the Department of Human Services has responsibility for include; public health, public housing, disability services, juvenile justice, child protection, aged care, problem gambling, tobacco reforms and many more.

Victorian Department of Justice - The Department of Justice site offers information on police and prosecution functions, administration of the court system, provision of the prison system, and provision of legal advice to Government.

Victorian Department of Primary Industries - The Department is responsible for agriculture, fisheries, minerals and petroleum and primary industries research. Site provides details of legislation administered by the Department.

Victorian Department of Sustainability & Environment - The Department is responsible for property titles, conservation, planning, parks and wildlife.

Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) - The EPA is responsible for the control of pollution on land, in water and air, and industrial noise.

Victorian Equal Opportunity Commission - Information on rights to a "fair go" and how the Equal Opportunity Commission Of Victoria can help.

Victorian Government Information - The Victorian Government information site provides information and links to areas including Government departments, education, business, employment, law and land and environment.

Victorian Land Channel - The Land Channel is a Government web site providing integrated access to land, resource and property information and services for the State of Victoria, including certificates of title, detailed maps and survey information, and heritage registers.

Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents

Victorian Ombudsman

Victorian WorkCover Authority - The website of the Victorian WorkCover Authority.

WA Cases and Legislation - AustLII - Extensive database of cases and legislation, including WA Supreme Court decisions since 1999.

WA Children's Court - The Children's Court deals with all complaints of offences alleged to have been committed by young people between the ages of 10 and 17 years (inclusive).

WA Coroners Court - The Coroner makes findings in cases of death from non-natural causes or where the cause of death is not known.

WA Department of Consumer Protection Business Guides - Practical material covering topics such as pricing; refunds; contracts for sale; quotes; leases and advertising.

WA Department of Consumer and Employment Protection - Information on consumer protection, labour relations, energy safety and WorkSafe.

WA Department of Environment - The Department is responsible for protecting the environment, and assessing and allocating natural resources. Site features up-to-date data such as air quality, river levels and groundwater maps.

WA Department of Health - Contains information on government programmes, events, publications and press releases.

WA Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor - Substantial number of forms for seeking licenses and similar permits.

WA District Court - The District Court is the intermediate court in Western Australia. Site provides general information about the District Court and how to access its services.

WA District Court Lists - Daily court listings from the WA District Court, the intermediate court in WA.

WA Family Court - The Family Court of WA is vested with State and Federal jurisdiction in matters of family law and deals with divorce, property of a marriage, residence, contact and other matters relating to children, maintenance and adoptions.

WA Family Court Lists - Lists for the Family Court of Western Australia, which is a state court and is separate from the Family Court of Australia.

WA Gaming and Wagering Commission - The Gaming and Wagering Commission is responsible for the administration of gaming and wagering activities in Western Australia. The site includes application kits for licenses.

WA Industrial Relations Commission - Offers information on making claims, recent decisions, wages and awards.

WA Legal Aid - Legal Aid Western Australia provides information, advice and other legal help. Site contains introductory legal information on a variety of topics.

WA Office of the Information Commissioner - Information and help with freedom of information

WA statutes & regulations - Provided by the State Law Publisher of WA.

Wage.com.au - Wage has been designed to provide links for streamlined relevant information on all aspects of your current Wages, Salary, Superannuation and Taxes etc.

WageNet - WageNet provides information about wages and conditions of employment in Australia for work that is covered by federal awards and agreements.

Washington Post - USA.

Web Site Awards - The FindLaw Australia Web Site Awards recognise excellence in Australian law firm web sites.

West Australian - Perth.

Western Australia Government - The Western Australia Government site provides links and information to relevant areas including agencies, government, the Premier, business and parliament.

Western Australia WorkCover - The website of the Western Australian WorkCover authority.

Western Australian Bar Association

Western Australian Office of Energy - The W.A. Office of Energy website includes a good selection of publications on Energy issues.

Westlaw International - Westlaw International is an Internet research service that enables you to search the world of legal information and efficiently retrieve relevant results tailored to your specific professional needs from over 15,000 databases.

What To Do When Someone Dies - A publication by Centrelink. Includes information about making a will.

Whereis Street Atlas

Wills - An introduction to the process of making a will. Provided by the Qld Law Society.

Work Cover (VIC) Codes of Practice - Summaries of the Victorian Work Cover Codes of Practice.

Workcover NSW - Workers' compensation information for employees, employers and contractors.

Workers Compensation Publications - A comprehensive resource concerning Commonwealth Workers Compensation law. Various reports, guides & forms are available.

Workers Compensation Tribunal (SA) Court Lists

Workers Compensation Tribunal (SA) Forms

World Atlas

World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) - Contains information about WIPO, international treaties, member states, statistics, and publications.

World Trade Law - This provides in depth summaries of all WTO Panel and Appellate Body Reports and WTO Arbitrations. It also includes analyses of new reports within 1-3 weeks after circulation, as well as analysis of all previous reports back to the establishment of the WTO in 1995.

World Trade Organisation

XE.com Universal Currency Converter

Yahoo Search Marketing - Sponsored search option for advertising in the Yahoo search engine.

You and Family Law - Helpful document produced by Victorian Legal Aid Commission explaining key aspects of Family Law to non-lawyers. Document is in Portable Document Format so you need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the document.

Youth Court (SA)

landtax.com.au - This web site is an uncomplicated practical tool for accessing some of the Australia-wide information relevant to Land Taxes available on the internet.

min industry resources - Legal agreements covering employment, consultancy, non-disclosure, copyright licence among others. To use the site you must be a member, but you can become a member at no charge.

payrolltax.com.au - This web site is an uncomplicated practical tools for accessing some of the Australia-wide information relevant to Payroll Taxes available on the internet.

stampduty.com.au - This web site is an uncomplicated practical tool for accessing some of the Australia-wide information relevant to Stamp Duty Taxes available on the internet.

statetax.com.au - This web site is an uncomplicated practical tool for accessing some of the Australia-wide information relevant to State Taxes available on the internet.

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