Legal self-help

This factsheet provides information on how to file and serve forms in the Local Court of New South Wales in debt case. To find out … Where to get Local Court forms Where you can get help to fill in Local...

This factsheet explains your rights and what you can do if you are facing repossession of your car. In this factsheet, ‘Credit Law’ refers to the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (NCCP) and the National Credit Code (NCC). It...

What is ‘TPD’? Who is eligible? What does it grant me? This is all explained in this self-help factsheet. This factsheet explains Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance. What is TPD? Do I need TPD cover? What type of TPD...

This fact sheet outlines how AFCA deals with complaints by consumers who say their financial firm enabled wrongful conduct by their ex-partner, where there has been a family law settlement.

Social housing tenants have the same rights to have their homes repaired as all other tenants in NSW.  You also have a right to have your quiet enjoyment of your property respected by both your social housing provider and your...

Concerned about the safety of your personal information following the recent Optus privacy breach? There are steps that you can take. Customers are advised to check the Optus website for information and contact Optus via the My Optus App or...

This factsheet discusses strategies to support you in making good financial decisions as you age, and where to seek help if things go wrong. Challenging situations can be avoided by careful planning, getting advice and accessing support when problems arise....

This factsheet provides some nformation and tips on how you can defend a claim in the Small Claims Division of the Local Court. It answers questions including: What documents do I need? What happens the first time I go to...

This factsheet looks at what you can do if someone claims you owe them money and you have been served with a Local Court Statement of Claim. It answers questions including: What is a statement of claim? What if I...

This Factsheet helps you understand how the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) can help you resolve a legal issue, and steps to take if you decide to go down this path. This Factsheet helps you understand how the NSW...