Learn about Victoria’s legal system

Learn about courts and tribunals

Courts and tribunals handle a wide range of legal matters, like civil disputes, criminal cases and family law matters.

If you are involved in a legal dispute in Victoria understanding the court or tribunal process can empower you to navigate the system more effectively.

There are resources to help you understand your rights and obligations, engage with lawyers, prepare documents, and represent yourself in court or tribunal proceedings.

There’s also information on court procedures, rules, and timelines. If you are a party to a legal dispute,

There are a range of organisations available to help you learn about courts and tribunals:

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Make a complaint about an organisation

If you have a complaint about a business or an organisation in Victoria, there is help available on how to make a complaint and seek resolution. Resources are available to assist you in filing a complaint with the appropriate regulatory body and advocating for your rights.

There is also information and advice on consumer protection and dispute resolution options. Understanding your rights and the options you have for making a complaint can help you address issues and seek resolution.

There are a range of organisations available to help you to understand how to make a complaint:

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Find free legal help

If you need legal help in Victoria, assistance is available. Legal Aid services and community legal centres offer free legal advice, information, and representation to eligible people.

These services cover a wide range of legal areas, such as family law, criminal law, employment law, tenancy law, and immigration law.

They can provide guidance on your rights and obligations, help you understand legal processes, and offer support in resolving legal issues.

If you’re facing a legal dispute, need assistance with legal documents, or require legal advice, these services can help protect your right sunder the law.

These organisations are available to help you find free legal help:

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Many problems in our lives can have legal answers

Victorian Law Week – May 15-21 – helps Victorians find legal answers to everyday problems, get legal help and learn more about the law.

Victoria Law Foundation Executive Director Lynne Haultain said with more than 200 in-person and online events taking place across Victoria, Victorian Law Week makes learning about the law easy.

“Victorian Law Week is an opportunity to understand the legal system and help you to find your way,” she said.

Events and activities are run by a range of legal, community and government organisations, with the program managed by Victoria Law Foundation.

Whether it’s a webinar on what happens when you make a complaint to the independent anti-corruption agency (IBAC), an in-person session to learn about the court hierarchy in Victoria and the role of police, or a legal service pop-up in Monee Valley, there’s bound to be an event that could help you.