Helpful Links & Resources
A curated collection of official government resources, legal aid services, mediation organizations, and support agencies to help you navigate neighbour disputes across Australia.
Legal Aid & Free Legal Advice
Every state and territory has legal aid services providing free or low-cost legal advice and representation for eligible people.
Legal Aid NSW
Free legal advice, information, and representation for eligible NSW residents. Call 1300 888 529 for LawAccess NSW.
Victoria Legal Aid
Legal help including comprehensive guides like "Neighbours, the Law and You". Phone: 1300 792 387
Legal Aid Queensland
Free legal information and assistance for Queenslanders. Phone: 1300 65 11 88
Legal Aid WA
Legal assistance for Western Australians. Phone: 1300 650 579 or 9261 6222
Legal Services Commission SA
South Australian legal aid and advice. Comprehensive online Law Handbook available.
Legal Aid Tasmania
Legal assistance and information for Tasmanians. Phone: 1300 366 611
Legal Aid ACT
Legal help for ACT residents. Phone: (02) 6243 3411
NT Legal Aid Commission
Free legal services for eligible Northern Territory residents. Phone: 1800 019 343
Community Legal Centres
Community legal centres provide free legal advice and assistance in their local communities.
Community Legal Centres Australia
Find your local community legal centre. Free and low-cost legal services across Australia.
Community Legal Centres NSW
Network of community legal centres across New South Wales providing free legal help.
Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria
Find a community legal centre in Victoria for free legal advice and assistance.
Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Free or low-cost mediation services can help resolve neighbour disputes without going to court.
Community Justice Centres NSW
Free mediation for neighbour disputes. 80% success rate. Phone: 1800 990 777
Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria
Free mediation services for Victorians. Phone: 1300 372 888
Queensland Dispute Resolution
Dispute resolution services for Queenslanders including mediation and conciliation.
Dispute Resolution Centre WA
Free mediation and conflict resolution services for Western Australians.
Tribunals
State and territory tribunals handle neighbour disputes including fences, trees, noise, and strata matters.
NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)
Handles fence disputes, tree matters, strata issues, and various neighbour conflicts.
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
Victorian tribunal for property disputes, planning objections, and neighbour issues.
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)
Resolves fence and tree disputes, neighbourhood conflicts, and property matters.
State Administrative Tribunal WA (SAT)
Western Australian tribunal for various disputes including property and planning matters.
South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT)
SA tribunal handling various neighbour and property disputes.
Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TasCAT)
Tasmanian tribunal for property and planning disputes.
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT)
ACT tribunal for fence disputes, planning matters, and property conflicts.
Mental Health & Crisis Support
Neighbour disputes can be extremely stressful. These services provide emotional support and crisis assistance.
Lifeline Australia
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Phone: 13 11 14 (24 hours)
Beyond Blue
Mental health support for anxiety and depression. Phone: 1300 22 4636 (24 hours)
1800RESPECT
National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling service. Phone: 1800 737 732 (24 hours)
MensLine Australia
24/7 telephone and online support for men. Phone: 1300 78 99 78
Police & Emergency Services
For immediate danger, threats, or criminal activity.
NSW Police Force
Emergency: 000 | Non-emergency: Local police station or Police Assistance Line 131 444
Victoria Police
Emergency: 000 | Non-emergency: Local police station or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000
Queensland Police Service
Emergency: 000 | Non-emergency: Policelink 131 444
Western Australia Police
Emergency: 000 | Non-emergency: Police Assistance Centre 131 444
Local Council Resources
Find your local council for noise complaints, animal control, planning issues, and by-law enforcement.
Government Information
Official government resources and information portals.
Service NSW
NSW Government services and information including neighbour disputes guidance
Victoria State Government
Victorian Government services and information portal
Queensland Government
Queensland Government services including neighbour dispute resources
australia.gov.au
Australian Government information and services directory
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