Where to find legal help

You do not have to have a lawyer when you appear in front of the Commission. Many people choose to represent themselves.

The Commission cannot give you legal advice or recommend a lawyer for you. We do not have lawyers or paid agents that you can hire.

Our Workplace Advice Service organises free legal help for employees and employers that qualify. 

If you want legal advice, look up:

• Community legal centres in your state or territory: these give free legal help to people who meet their eligibility criteria.
• The law institute or law society in your state or territory: they can refer you to a lawyer who specialises in workplace law.

If you are a member of a union or employer organisation, you can ask if one of their employees can represent you.

You may want to try some of the following organisations in your state or territory.

Australia-wide

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia