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L.I.A.C at the State Library


A great resource at our libraries. 


I really enjoyed a workshop at State Library recently.I discovered you can  find simple answers, answers with more depth, answers for students or answers for lawyers!!!!


Some great topics include(Click on topic on website):Legal answers

Family, Relationships and Children:What happens when your relationship ends, or if you're suffering abuse or violence? What rights do children and young people have - their care, schooling, with the police?

Neighbours, Housing and the Environment:Having problems with neighbours over fences or trees? Or with your local council, or your landlord? Or are you concerned with issues relating to climate change and the environment?

Wills, Estates and Planning Ahead:How do you make a valid will, and what happens if you don't leave a will? What does an executor do? And how can you ensure your wishes are followed if you become incapacitated?

Police and Crime:Have you been a victim of a crime? Do you have to go to court? Find information about police powers, and how to defend youself when charged with a crime.

Money, Debt and Fines:Are you in debt, considering bankruptcy or does someone owe you money? Need information about Centrelink payments?

Courts and the Legal System:Do you need a lawyer, or are you representing yourself in court? Find information about court procedures and forms. Find out about our legal system.

Work and Employment:Do you have questions about your pay, or what your entitlements are? Are you claiming compensation for a workplace injury?

Cars and Driving:Need to know about buying a car, or traffic offences? Have you been booked for something and have to pay a fine?

Consumers, Business and Media:Unhappy with something you've bought? Are you starting a business or incorporating an association? Need information about copyright or media law?

Government and Rights:Do you have questions about discrimination or human rights? About immigration or freedom of information

Accidents, Compensation and Insurance:Have you suffered an injury through crime, or your workplace? Is someone suing you for negligence? Need information about insurance?

Health and Ageing:Who owns your medical records? Can you refuse medical treatment? Or do you need to know about living in a retirement village?

Also very helpful tabs at top:


Legal books online:These online books are also available in Find Legal Answers tool kit in the library

Legal Research

Free legal advice and assistance
: a referral guide

For students & teachers - HSC legal studies in NSW


*The State Library L.A.C. staff are always available for more help at Ask a librarian

*And finding N.S.W. Legislation is easy with this link.


Thanks, Meagan