Hobart Community Legal Service

Welcome to the Hobart Community Legal Service

Free legal assistance for you and your community

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Free Legal Assistance

Finding legal assistance when you need it doesn’t have to be difficult. We offer free legal information, referrals and limited representation to people and communities in southern Tasmania. We can help you with many legal issues, from Centrelink or consumer rights issues, to employment law, family violence, child support or criminal matters.

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Free Legal Information And Referrals

Free legal education, information and referrals for individuals, community groups and organisations

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The Tasmanian Law Handbook

The Tasmanian Law Handbook is an easy-to-read online guide for anyone interested in the law, or looking for information a legal matter – from the criminal justice system, to income and government assistance, family law, consumer issues and debt.

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The Hobart Community Legal Service offers free legal information, advice, and representation services to people and communities in southern Tasmania.

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  • Centrelink

    Are you having problems with Centrelink? Do you need help to understand your welfare rights, or manage debts or an appeals process? Our Welfare Rights Service can provide you with free information, advice and representation to help get you back on track.

  • Child Support/Family Law

    Understanding and managing child support (for carer parents) or family law matters can be difficult and challenging. We can support you with advice on all aspects of the Child Support Scheme, and free legal information on all areas of family law.

  • Consumer Issues

    Trying to resolve a dispute with your telco, insurance company or credit provider can be time consuming, frustrating and costly. Our free service offers you legal information and advice to help you manage your consumer issue or dispute.  Call us on 6223 2500

  • Criminal

    Are you dealing with a traffic offence, family violence matter or other minor criminal issue? Talk to us about obtaining free and confidential legal advice, information and representation.

  • Employment

    If you’re experiencing a dispute at work, you need to know your rights. We can help you obtain legal advice and representation for workplace issues ranging from unfair dismissal or discrimination to workplace bullying and underpaid wages.

  • Family Violence / Restraint Orders

    Family violence and elder abuse can affect anyone, and it can have a devastating impact on everyone involved. If you, or people close to you, have been affected by family violence or elder abuse and you need legal advice, we’re here to help.

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