Law Links

ABC

Australian Broadcasting Corporation, including a news service and a wide range of public affairs resources

ACCC

An independent statutory authority that administers the Trade Practices and Prices Surveillance Acts and offers consumer protection

Administrative Appeal Tribunal

The AAT provides independent review of administrative decisions made by the Commonwealth government and some non-government bodies

American Bar Association

The American legal professional association

APRA

The prudential regulator of banks, insurance companies, superannuation funds, and other financial institutions

Association of Risk and Insurance Managers

A non-profit organisation involved in advancing the discipline and practice of risk management

Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia

The peak industry body in relation to superannuation

Attorney General’s Department

This site gives access to Government legal information and services available nationwide

AUSTLII

A database of legislation, cases and other legal resources

Austrade

The site of the Australian Trade Commission dealing with exports and overseas business

Australian Advocacy Institute

The AAI is an independent body that aims to improve standards of advocacy skills and to develop training of advocates

Australian Bureau of Statistics

Australia’s official statistical organisation

Workplace Resource Centre

A research and training organisation that monitors and analyses the changing nature of work

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The peak council of Australian Business Associations

Australian Copyright Council

An independent non-profit organisation offering information and advice on copyright issues

Australian Corporate Lawyers Association

A professional association for in-house lawyers.

Australian Council of Trade Unions

The ACTU is the peak council and national centre representing the Australian Workforce

Australian Financial Review

A daily online financial news service

Australian Industrial Relations Tribunal

This site provides the latest AIRC decisions, awards, transcripts and other information

Australian Institute of Company Directors

The professional organisation for Australian company directors

Australian Institute of Family Studies

A Commonwealth government research and information agency on family wellbeing

Australian Insurance Institute

A provider of professional education and training to the insurance industry

Australian Insurance Law Association

A site which contains information on insurance law and insurance law education

Australian Law Reform Commission

An independent federal statutory corporation that conducts inquiries into areas of law reform

Australian Medical Association

An independent body that represents medical practitioners and the peak Australian health advocacy organisation

Medicines Australia

The national association representing the prescription medicines industry in Australia

Australian Lawyers Alliance

An association of lawyers and professionals devoted to the protection of injured or adversely affected parties

Australian Property Institute

A national property professional organisation that offers advisory services, valuations and other resources

Australian Retailers Association

Australia’s peak retail body that represents the interests of retailers

Australian Securities and Investments Commission

ASIC enforces company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors

Australian Taxation Office

This site provides information for individuals, businesses and practitioners on tax reform measures

Australian Trademarks Office

Offers online applications for registration of trade marks, as well as access to trademark databases

Bar Association of New South Wales

A voluntary association of practicing barristers in NSW

Bar Council (England)

The professional body for barristers in England and Wales

Bureau of Meteorology

A site offering weather and meteorological updates and information

Business Review Weekly

An online business news service with daily updates

Lexis Nexis

This site offers online access to publications and a database of online legal information

Canadian Bar Association

The peak representative body for members of the Canadian legal profession

CCH

This site offers access to a variety of commercial and legal services, including publications and other legal information

Child Support Agency

This Agency assists parents to manage their child support responsibilities

Commercial Law Association of Australia

A professional association that lobbies government on legal and commercial matters

Commonwealth Attorney General

The Attorney-General’s department is involved in maintaining and improving Australia’s system of law and justice

Commonwealth of Australia

Access point for all Australian Commonwealth Government information

Workers Compensation Commission

A specialist Court which resolves workers’ compensation disputes

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

A Commonwealth government department responsible for employment growth and productive practice

Department of Commerce - Office of Fair Trading

NSW Consumer Protection Agency

DIMIA

Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs

Dungog Shire Council

Escape Artist

Global directory and search engine of Embassies & Consulates

Family Court of Australia

A federal court that resolves and determines family disputes

Federal Court of Australia

The site provides information about the Federal Court, its history, current practice and reasons for judgments

Federal Magistrates Service

The FMS is an independent federal court. The site offers access to court lists, judgements, and other resources

Financial Planning Association

The professional association for qualified financial planners in Australia

High Court Bulletin

A digest of cases reserved and cases granted special leave

High Court of Australia

The Highest Court in the Australian Judicial System

Hong Kong Bar Association

The professional body representing Barristers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Law Society

The professional body representing solicitors in Hong Kong

House of Lords

The House of Lords is part of the UK Parliament. The site gives access to Hansard, current appeals and recent judgments

HREOC

An independent statutory body that makes inquiries into alleged infringement of Commonwealth anti-discrimination statutes

Hunter Valley Research Foundation

A private non-profit regional research body that undertakes community and regional research

Independent Commission Against Corruption

ICAC conducts investigations and hearings into corruption, and the site provides hearing transcripts and other resources

Industrial Relations Court of Australia

Access site for the Industrial Relations Court

Superpages

International phone directory

Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia

A body that represents professionals who specialise in the field of insolvency

Institute of Actuaries of Australia

The representative body of the actuarial profession

Insurance Code of Practice

Online access to self-regulatory code of standards of practice and service in the insurance industry

Insurance Council of Australia

The representative body for the Australian general insurance industry

Insurance Ombudsman Service

A national scheme for consumers aimed at resolution of disputes, that offers free advice and information about insurance

International Bar Association

An international law organisation promoting education, information, networking and strategic directions.

IP Australia

A federal government agency that grants rights in patents, trade marks and designs

ITSA (Insolvency Trustee Service of Australia)

Government service with information regarding bankruptcy & alternatives, publications and other resources

Labour Council of NSW

The Labour Council of NSW represents unions, and provides an affiliate directory and other resources

Lake Macquarie City Council

Land and Property Information NSW

Provides land and property information for NSW. The site includes online facilities for land and property searches and related information

Law Council of Australia

The national representative body for legal practitioners involved in the promotion of justice

Law Foundation NSW

An non-profit independent organisation that does research into the operation of the legal system aimed at improving access to justice

Law Society of England and Wales

The professional body for solicitors in England and Wales

Law Society of New South Wales

The professional association for solicitors in NSW

LawCover Pty Ltd

Provides compulsory professional indemnity and insurance for solicitors practicing in NSW and manages claims

Lawlink

This site contains online legal resources for legal practitioners and the community

Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC)

This body provides free access to information about the law through the State library and public NSW libraries

Maitland City Council

Migration Agents Code of Conduct

This site offers access to the migration agents’ code of conduct and complaints procedures.

Migration Review Tribunal

An independent merits review body that reviews decisions made under Commonwealth Migration law

Motor Accidents Authority

A statutory corporation that regulates the NSW Motor Accidents Scheme. Includes information on motor accident claims.

Murrurundi Shire Council

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle University Law School

The Newcastle Law School offers a professional program for students and also runs a legal centre that offers free advice

NSW Attorney General’s Department

A site that provides access to information on the law, NSW courts, and a database of legislation and case law

NSW Department of Industrial Relations

The NSW department responsible for industrial action, employment matters and awards

NSW Ombudsman

The NSW Ombudsman investigates and reports on complaints in relation to NSW government agencies and employees

NZ Law Society

A regulatory, representative and accrediting body for NZ barristers and solicitors

Office of State Revenue

The OSR administers State taxation, collects revenue, develops policy and implements legislation. The site has an online transactions facility.

Workplace Authority

The site provides assistance to employers and employees, and has an online lodgement service for AWAs

Parliament of Australia - Hansard

Online access to transcripts of parliamentary proceedings

Port Stephens Council

Property Council of Australia

Offers online property statistics and indicators, and online access to advocacy, publications and resources

Relationships Australia

An organisation that offers resources to couples, individuals and families to enhance and support relationships

RTA

The Roads and Traffic Authority (NSW)

National Safety Council of Australia

A national provider of occupational health and safety management services and support

COMLAW

The Attorney General’s database of legislation and other legal resources

Stamp Duty Calculator

Calculates duty on sale or transfer of land

Standards Australia

An organisation providing business services including legal compliance services

Superannuation Complaints Tribunal

An independent Commonwealth tribunal that deals with complaints about superannuation funds, annuities and RSA’s.

Supreme Court of NSW

This site includes daily court lists, judgments and other resources

Sydney Morning Herald

A daily online news service (Sydney)

The Age

A daily online news service (Melbourne)

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/

A daily online news service

Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)

An international association of bars, bar associations, and law societies

Womens Legal Resources Centre

A body that promotes access to justice for women, offering free advice and referrals

Workcover NSW

This body manages the State’s workplace safety, injury management, and workers compensation systems