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Queensland legal centres provide free legal information to assist you in understanding and protecting your legal rights. They provide confidential advice aimed at assisting people in making informed choices and decisions about the options available to them. Within the legal system, they also perform important roles in court representation, advocacy, law reform, test case litigation, referrals and community legal education.
Arts Law Centre of Queensland
109 Edward Street
Brisbane
QLD 4000
Ph: 07 3211 3628
fax: 07 3211 3758
email: artslawq@powerup.com.au
Legal and accounting advice for artists by appointment on Monday evenings (consultations available by telephone for regional residents).
Bayside Community Legal Centre
PO Box 271
Capalaba
Qld 4157
Ph: 07 3245 2117
fax: 07 3245 3019
Referral and advice by volunteers solicitors and social workers.
Cairns Community Legal Centre
451 Draper St
Parramatta Park
Cairns
QLD 4870
Ph: 07 4031 7688
fax: 07 4041 2134
email: cclcfnq@internetnorth.com.au
Provides free legal advice to the local community by way of telephone advice on Tuesdays (9am-1pm) and face-to-face legal advice every Thursday evening (6-8pm) by appointment. Other services include the Consumer Rights Service (CRS) and the Disability Legal Advocacy Service (DLAS) for Far North Queensland.
Caxton Legal Centre
28 Heal Street
New Farm
QLD 4005
Ph: 07 3254 1811
fax: 07 3254 1356
email: Caxton_QLD@fcl.fl.asn.au or
email: caxton@peg.apc.org
Provision of free legal advice, assistance and referral for clients with low incomes or who face other access to justice issues. Emphasis on self help, empowerment and education.
Central Queensland Community Legal Service
PO Box 1393
Rockhampton
QLD 4700
Ph: 07 4922 1200
fax: 07 4922 1600
email: Central_QLD@fcl.fl.asn.au or
email: cqclc@rocknet.edu.au
Generalist legal advice and referral service with some casework.
Financial Counselling Services
PO Box 711
Fortitude Valley
QLD 4006
Ph: 07 3257 1957
fax: 07 3257 1958
email: Financial_Counselling_QLD@fcl.fl.asn.au or
email: pos@tpgi.com.au
Provides financial counselling and community litigation.
Gold Coast Community Legal Advice Centre
PO Box 3228
Robina Town Centre
Qld 4230
Ph: 07 5536 9777
fax: 07 5562 1633
email: msmall@attmar.com.au
Operates from the Community Rooms at Robina Town Centre each Thursday evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Goondiwindi Community Legal Service
PO Box 687
Goondiwindi
QLD 4390
Ph: 07 4671 3574
fax: 07 4671 4132
email: caregdi@northnet.com.au
Volunteer legal advice each Monday afternoon by appointment.
Highway Legal Service - Citizens Advice Bureau - Gold Coast
45 Nerang Street
Southport
QLD 4215
Ph: 07 5532 9611
fax: 07 5532 9125
email: Highway_QLD@fcl.fl.asn.au or
email: cabclc@fan.net.au
Advice, information & referral. Telephone and individual appointments. Casework.
Logan Legal Advice Centre
PO Box 583
Woodridge
Qld 4114
Ph: 07 3290 4199
fax: 07 3808 9416
email: llac@lrvnet.org.au
Evening advice and referral by volunteer solicitors.
Nundah Community Legal Centre
PO Box 386
Nundah
QLD 4012
Ph: 07 3260 6820
fax: 07 3260 7127
An unfunded volunteer centre providing free and accessible legal advice to people who live in Brisbane's north east suburbs. General legal advice and assistance provided every Tuesday night 6:30-8:30pm from February to Christmas. Some expertise in family law. No advice provided over the telephone.
Peninsula Community Legal Service
c/- Redcliffe Neighbour Centre
Lamington Drive
Redcliffe
Qld 4020
Ph: 07 3284 4543
fax: 07 3889 5502
Offers general legal advice and information with an emphasis on family law. Service operates first, second and third Wednesday evenings of each month - 7.00 to 8.30 pm. Solicitor available by appointment as support for disadvantaged clients. Explanation and completion of legal documents, assistance with writing of letters, referral. A free service.
Petrie Community Legal Service
PO Box 2038
Strathpine
QLD 4500
Ph: 07 3205 2955
fax: 07 3881 2877
Free confidential evening legal advice and information centre staffed by volunteer solicitors. Also offers referrals.
Prisoners Legal Service
PO Box 5162
West End
QLD 4101
Ph: 07 3846 3384
fax: 07 3844 2703
email: Prisoners_QLD@fcl.fl.asn.au or
email: pls@lrvnet.org.au
Free legal advice and assistance to prisoners and their families on matters relating to incarceration.
Roma Community Legal Service
PO Box 892
Roma
QLD 4455
Ph: 07 4622 4547
fax:07 4622 4739
email: Roma_QLD@fcl.fl.asn.au or
email: madonnap@tpgi.com.au
Free legal advice, assistance and referral in matters of civil, family and criminal law to those who are unable to afford the costs of private solicitors. Evening advice sessions once a month - appointment necessary - 6pm-8pm. Child Access/Contact Changeover point. Free Court representation and Court Support. Community Legal Education and Community Development. Mediation. Networking the Nation Video Conference Link available. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Lunch 1pm-2pm.
South Brisbane Immigration & Community Legal Service
PO Box 5143
West End
QLD 4101
Ph: 07 3846 3189
fax: 07 3844 3073
email: South_Brisbane_Immigration@fcl.fl.asn.au
This is both a specialist and generalist centre. It specialises in immigration and refugee law, as well as dealing with general law matters. Evening advice sessions in both areas are held every Monday and Wednesday from 6.30 to 8.30 pm.
South West Brisbane Community Legal Centre
PO Box 122
Inala
QLD 4077
Ph: 07 3372 7677
fax: 07 3372 8925
Employment Advisory Service: 1300 365 114
email: Coil_QLD@fcl.fl.asn.au
We provide free legal advice, assistance and referrals. Small fee for various documents ie; wills, Family Court forms etc. Interpreters arranged. Some casework. Appointments available at Booval and Goodna and in the evenings (by appointment only). We also employ a solicitor to provide legal advice and referrals regarding employment law.
Stanthorpe Community Legal Service
C/- CDS
PO Box 499
Stanthorpe
QLD 4380
Ph: 07 4681 3777
Students Legal Service
Union Building
University of Queensland
St Lucia
QLD 4067
Ph: 07 3377 2238
fax: 07 3377 2251
For students of University of Queensland.
Suncoast Community Legal Service
c/-Maroochy NC
PO Box 73
Cotton Tree
QLD 4558
Ph: 07 5443 7827
fax: 07 5443 6697
email: sunclegl@powerup.com.au
Free legal advice and referral by volunteer solicitors. Monday & Tuesday evenings 6.00 to 8.00 pm. Every Wednesday lunchtime 1.00 to 2.00pm. Phone in advance to make an appointment.
Tenants Union of Queensland
28 Robertson Street
Fortitude Valley
QLD 4006
Ph: 07 3257 1108
fax: 07 3257 1135
email: Tenants_Brisbane@fcl.fl.asn.au or
email: tenunq@peg.apc.org
Telephone advice to tenants, limited ongoing legal assistance. Provides statewide advice, advocacy and legal casework services, law reform, policy development, training, community education, publications, links with national housing agencies and housing research.
Tenants Union of Queensland - North Queensland office
451 Draper Street
Cairns
QLD 4870
Ph: 07 4031 3194
fax: 07 4041 0061
email: Tenants_Cairns@fcl.fl.asn.au or
email: tenantnq@ozemail.com.au
Direct advice on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (2 - 5 pm). Other regional work includes community education, training, policy and law reform.
Toowoomba Community Legal Service
PO Box 594
Toowoomba
QLD 4350
Ph: 07 4632 8471
fax: 07 4632 8046
email: Toowoomba_QLD@fcl.fl.asn.au
General legal advice and assistance, evening advice sessions and youth legal service.
Townsville Community Legal Service
PO Box 807
Townsville
QLD 4810
Ph: 07 4721 5511
fax: 07 4721 5499
email: Townsville_QLD@fcl.fl.asn.au or
email: tcls@tpg.com.au
General and welfare rights, insolvency and financial counselling services. Evening advice sessions on Thursdays by appoinment only. Centre closed to the public on Fridays.
Welfare Rights Centre
Alhambra Place
3/28 Old Cleveland Road
Stones Corner
QLD 4120
Ph: 07 3847 5532
fax: 07 3847 5538
email: wrcqld@uq.net.au
Specialist advice relating to income support (Social Security and Austudy), disability discrimination issues. Provides an advocacy service for those who have disputes regarding the above issues.