Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT)

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We give free legal advice

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OVER THE PHONE

Our lawyers can give general and confidential legal advice to you over the phone.

For police, courts, crime, custody 
Call 1800 765 767 for Criminal law advice

For children, welfare, DoCS, kids been taken away   
Call 1800 733 233 for Care and Protection law advice

 

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You can phone or walk in to one of our offices to make an appointment to talk to a lawyer.

 

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You have rights

Every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person has legal rights, the same as everyone else. Want to know more about your rights? Contact us



Legal information is free

Law Access NSW give free legal information and legal advice on all sorts of problems. Call 1300 888 529

 

ALS can give general advice about problems affecting you

Some problems are legal, others are not. Housing, money, fines, debt, transport, family, health and funerals - there are so many problems to deal with. Our Administration officers and Field officers can help you. Contact us.

 

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Bugmy not guilty - Police use of taser found ‘excessive’

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Police found to have used ‘excessive’ force when tasering a Wilcannia man. read more

Breath testing as bail condition now unlawful - ALS assists in law reform

The Supreme Court in Sydney has ruled against bail conditions that allow police to breath-test people any time, any where. read more

Art competition with cash prize

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ALS invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create a poster celebrating our 40 years. read more

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