The Self Representation Service can assist unrepresented litigants with civil law proceedings in the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court relating to Bankruptcy and Fair Work.
They are unable to provide assistance for family and criminal law matters.
They can provide free assistance to individuals who:
- are involved in, or are considering commencing legal proceedings in the Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court.
- Have a legal issue that they have expertise in.
- Are not represented.
- Are unable to afford private legal assistance.
- Are ineligible for Legal Aid.
Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial helpline 1800 007 007.
Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial Helpline 1800 007 007.
Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial Helpline 1800 007 007.
Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial Helpline 1800 007 007.
Provides information, support and minor assistance for people experiencing financial difficulties. Whole of Tasmania service. This is not a crisis service. Services offered are free.
Financial Helpline 1800 007 007.
National community legal centre which provides free initial legal advice and assistance to artists, arts organisations in all sectors of the cultural community. For ongoing advice and assistance artists and organisations can subscribe. Standard form contracts provided for a fee.
If seeking legal advice it is preferable to use thier online legal query form. Requests for legal advice are answered in the order they are first received. Priority is not given to phone messages.
Provides financial advice and assistance with debt agreements, bankruptcy. Services Northern Tasmania. will provide some brief phone advice free of charge. Will charge a fee for assistance with bankruptcy, debt agreements or personal insolvency agreements based on income and the amount of debt.
An independent Government agency who provide information to consumers on debt and bankruptcy.
Operates Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 8pm.
A national organisation which provides information and support for retailers.
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) provide information and assistance to small businesses and family enterprises, including referral to dispute resolution services.
The ASBFEO information line is open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and is closed on Australian National Public Holidays.
Australia wide organisation which provides general information to all people considering bankruptcy. Bankruptcy consultants will provide advice on individual options and the best solution to the individual’s financial problems. Will charge a fee depending on level of income, size of debt and what type of assistance is given.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Telephone operator will make appointment for client to attend office or will provide assistance over the phone.
Emergency payments, advances on allowances & pensions for people who have been recipients for at least 3 mths. One off crisis payments equivalent to 2 weeks benefits for women who have fled home due to domestic violence. Paid immediately on the day or within 2 days if paid into an account. Callers should ask for one of the social workers.
The Institute of chartered Accountants in Australia is the professional body representing chartered accountants in Australia. Deals with enquiries and complaints about accountants.
Division within the Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services which holds the statutory responsibility for intervening legally to protect child from abuse and neglect by their parents or other carers. Any suspected circumstances of child abuse can be reported.
Responsible for the development of service delivery policy and provides access to social, health and other payments and services.
Enquiries for all Commonwealth employees including Defence Forces. 8:30am to 5:00pm
The Community Forensic Mental Health Service is a confidential statewide service that assists people who have a mental health issue and/or intellectual disability who are:
- involved with the criminal justice system, or
- assessed as high risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system as a result of their mental health and associated behaviour.
The service offers mental health assessment, liaison, counselling, support, education, advice and referral to other services.
CFMHS has a Court Liaison Officer who provide assistance people eligible for the service who have to go to Court. Potential clients need to be referred for assessment.
The Community Forensic Mental Health Service is a confidential statewide service that assists people who have a mental health issue and/or intellectual disability who are:
- involved with the criminal justice system, or
- assessed as high risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system as a result of their mental health and associated behaviour.
The service offers mental health assessment, liaison, counselling, support, education, advice and referral to other services.
CFMHS has a Court Liaison Officer who provide assistance people eligible for the service who have to go to Court. Potential clients need to be referred for assessment.
Telephone advice service provided by Hobart Community Legal Service for consumers covering problems related to debt, bankruptcy, credit cards, sales, mortgages, credit reporting, loans, credit contracts. Callers will be advised of their rights and options.
In appropriate circumstances callers will be referred to community groups. Callers are asked to leave a message on answering machine and an advocate will return their call as soon as possible.
Free service for adult & child victims of family violence through the Safe at Home program. Court Support Officers are available to provide support to adult and child victims of family violence, including referral to appropriate counselling and other services and guide them through the justice system during and after court appearances.
Free service for adult & child victims of family violence through the Safe at Home program. Court Support Officers are available to provide support to adult and child victims of family violence, including referral to appropriate counselling and other services and guide them through the justice system during and after court appearances.
