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Neighbourhood Disputes
o Dividing Fences
o Nuisance trees
Family Law
o Divorce
o Children’s issues
o Property
o De facto property
o Consent orders
o Child support
Traffic Offences & Drink Driving
Consumer Credit & Debt
| Legislation | Consumer Credit Code (Qld) Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) |
| Self help kits | Debt Legal Aid QueenslandDoes someone owe you money? Legal Aid Queensland |
| Forms | Minor Debt Claim Response to a minor debt claim |
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| Useful information | Need legal help with your money & debt problems? Legal Aid Queensland |
| Contacts | Credit Ombudsman Service 1800 138 422www.creditombudsman.com.auFinancial Ombudsman Service Ltd (FOS)Ph: 1300 780 808www.fos.org.auLegal Aid (Consumer Protection Unit)Ph: 1300 651 188www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
Office of Fair Trading Ph: 131 304 Dispute Resolution Centre Ph: (07) 3239 6007 Toll free: 1800 017 288 Email: drc.sq@justice.qld.gov.au Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) Ph: 1300 364 785 Energy and Water Ombudsman Toll free: 1800 662 837 Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Toll free: 1800 062 058 |
Neighbourhood Disputes
Legislation |
Neighbourhood Dipsutes Resolution Act 2011 (Qld) |
Self help kits |
Dividing FencesCaxton Legal Centre IncTrees (Self Help Kit)Caxton Legal Centre IncNeighbourhood Mediation Kit Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney General |
Mediation |
Dispute Resolution Branch Queensland Departmentt of Justice and Attorney General Ph: 07 3239 6007 Toll free: 1800 017 288 |
Useful information |
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Contacts |
Brisbane City Council Phone: 3403 8888 www.brisbane.qld.gov.au Moreton Bay Regional Council www.moretonbay.qld.gov.auCaboolture Customer Service Centre 2 Hasking St Caboolture Q 4510Strathpine Customer Service Centre 220 Gympie Road Strathpine Q 4500Redcliffe Customer Service Centre Irene Street Redcliffe Q 4020 Department of Environment Phone: 137468 http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/ |
Family Law
Mediation |
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Useful information |
You and family law – a complete guide Legal Aid Queensland Need help to sort out a family law problem? Legal Aid Queensland Need help with your family dispute resolution conference agreement? Legal Aid Queensland Family Report Legal Aid Queensland Organising Child Support and Care Arrangements for your Children Legal Aid Queensland Dividing Property after seperation - Property ArbitrationLegal Aid Queensland |
Contacts |
Family Court of Australia Ph: 1300 352 000 www.familylawcourts.gov.au Child Support Agency Ph: 13 12 72 www.csa.gov.au Legal Aid Queensland Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.au |
Domestic Violence
Legislation |
Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 |
Self help kits |
How to apply for a protection order (domestic violence) Legal Aid Queensland |
Forms |
Application for Domestic Violence Protection Order |
Useful information |
How do I get a Domestic Violence Protection Order? Legal Aid Queensland Someone has applied for a Domestic Violence Protection Order against me – what are my rights? Legal Aid Queensland |
Contacts |
DV Connect Women’s Line Ph: 1800 811 811 DV Connect Men’s Line Ph: 1800 600 636 Department of Community Services www.communities.qld.gov.au/communityservices/violence-preventionLegal Aid Queensland Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.au |
Peace & Good Behaviour Orders
Legislation |
Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982 (Qld) |
Self help kits |
Peace & Good Behaviour Order Kit 2005 Caxton Legal Centre Inc |
Forms |
Peace & Good Behaviour Act -ComplaintPeace & Good Behaviour Act – Summons |
Mediation |
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Useful information |
Applying for protection under the Peace and Good Behaviour ActQueensland Department of Justice and Attorney General |
Contacts |
Caxton Legal Centre Inc Ph: (07) 3254 1811 www.caxton.org.au |
People with a Disability
Legislation |
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Self help kits |
National Welfare Rights Network Self Help Forms |
Mediation |
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Useful information |
Disability Support Pension National Welfare Rights Network |
Contacts |
Welfare Rights Centre Queensland Ph: 1800 358 511www.wrcqld.org.auNational Welfare Rights Networkwww.welfarerights.org.auQueensland Advocacy Incorporated Ph: (07) 3844 4200 www.qai.org.au |
Centrelink Issues
Legislation |
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Self help kits |
Appealing to the Social Security Appeals Tribunal National Welfare Rights Network |
Mediation |
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Useful information |
Relationships & Centrelink: FAQs National Welfare Rights Network How to appeal against a Centrelink decision National Welfare Rights Network |
Contacts |
Queensland Advocacy Incorporated Ph: (07) 3236 1122 www.qai.org.au National Welfare Rights Network www.welfarerights.org.au Centrelink www.centrelink.gov.au |
Tenancy
Legislation |
Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld) |
Forms |
Residential Tenancies Authority Forms |
Mediation |
RTA Dispute Resolution Services Residential Tenancies Authority Ph: 1300 366 311 Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre Department of Justice & Attorney-General Ph: (07) 3239 6269 |
Useful information |
Information for TenantsResidential Teancies Authority |
Contacts |
Residential Tenancies Authority Ph: 1300 366 311 www.rta.qld.gov.au Tenants Union of Queensland Ph: 1300 744 263 www.tuq.org.au |
Buying a Used Car
Legislation |
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Self help kits |
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Forms |
Vehicle Registration Transfer ApplicationPersonal Property Securities Register – Motor Vehicle Search |
Useful information |
Buying or Selling a Used VehicleUsed Car Buyer’s Checklist Queensland Department of Transport-Buying a CarLegal Aid Queesland |
Contacts |
Qld Department of Transport www.tmr.qld.gov.au Queensland Office of Fair Trading Ph: 13 13 04 www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au Legal Aid Queensland Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.au Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) Ph: 13 19 05 www.racq.com.au |
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Legislation |
Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld)Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Road Rules) Regulation 2009 (Qld) |
Self help kits |
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Mediation |
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Useful information |
Car AccidentsLegal Aid Queensland |
Contacts |
Legal Aid Queensland Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.auInsurance Ombudsman (Financial Ombudsman Service)www.fos.org.au |
Traffic Offences & Drink Driving
Legislation |
Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (Qld) Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Road Rules) Regulation 2009 (Qld) |
Self help kits |
Work Licence and Special Hardshiop Orders Legal Aid Queensland |
Useful information |
Special Hardship Orders Queensland Department of Transport Licence Disqualification Legal Aid Queensland |
Contacts |
Qld Department of Transport www.tmr.qld.gov.auLegal Aid Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.au |
Appearing in Court
Legislation |
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Self help kits |
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Mediation |
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Useful information |
Have you been charged with an offence? Legal Aid Queensland |
Contacts |
Queensland Courts www.courts.qld.gov.au Legal Aid Ph: 1300 651 188 www.legalaid.qld.gov.au |
