The Legal Aid Commission of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is established under the Legal Aid Act 1977. The aim of the Commission is to work to inform people of their legal rights and obligations and to improve their access to the justice system.
Main Office Address: 4 Mort Street Civic
Postal Address: GPO Box 512 Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: (02) 6243 3471
Fax: (02) 6247 5446
E-mail: legalaid@legalaid.canberra.net.au
Website: http://www.legalaid.canberra.net.au
Woden Office Address: PA Chambers 18 Corinna Street Woden ACT 2606
The office at Woden provides free legal advice. Appointments can be made by telephoning the main office on (02) 6243 3471.
Telephone advice is available through the Commission’s information line on 1300 654 314 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.
The After Hours Legal Advice service, is open from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. Mondays to Thursdays, and 6 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Monday on 0429 440 084.
The Domestic Violence and Personal Protection Order Unit is located at the Magistrates Court. Telephone (02) 6217 4299 for information and appointments.
Information, advice and referrals are available for people aged between 12 and 25 from First Stop. Located: Level 1 Savings House, 8-10 Petrie Plaza Civic (Upstairs from Medicare, Opposite Cube and Antigos). Telephone (02) 62627077 for information and appointments. Website: www.youthlawact.org.au
