Legal problems come in all shapes and sizes. Our high demand areas include help with migration and visa, tenancy issues and employment, however we have helped students with a wide range of legal problems. We have also helped officers of ANUSA Clubs, when legal questions have come up in running a student club.
Other legal issues we can help with include:
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Intellectual Property
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Small business/commercialisation
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Responding to legal claims and threats
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Grievances and complaints
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Insurance
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Debt
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Defamation
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Motor vehicle accidents
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Discrimination
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Privacy
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Freedom of Information
Some areas of law that we cannot help with include family law, property law, social security, public housing or wills
Even if your legal problem is not mentioned here, we may be able to help. If we can’t we’ll try to provide you with information about other available services that might be able to help.
Other Legal Services
ANUSA Legal Service aims to offer free, accessible, and confidential legal advice that all ANU students are free to access. In the circumstance that we do not have the capacity or have the expertise to be of assistance, we are more than happy to make a warm referral for you.
If you have an urgent concern about your personal safety, please call ACT Policing on 000.
Below is a list of ACT organisations that provide free legal advice and other assistance:
ACT Phone: (02) 6120 8800
Address: Level 3, CML Building, 17/21 University Avenue, Canberra ACT 2601
https://canberracommunitylaw.org.au
Phone: (02) 6218 7900
Email: info@canberracommunitylaw.org.au
Address: Templar House, Level 1/21 Barry Dr, Turner ACT 2602
Nighttime Legal Advice Service Email: NTLAS@canberracommunitylaw.org.au
Nighttime Legal Advice Service Phone: (02) 6218 7900
https://www.carefcs.org/consumer-law-centre
Phone: (02) 6143 0044
Address: Ground Floor 19/23 Moore St, Turner ACT 2612
Email: clc.admin@carefcs.org
Phone: 1800 626 239
Address, Templar House, Ground Floor, 21 Barry Dr, Turner ACT 2602
Email: canberra@edo.org.au
Below is a list of other ACT services that you may find helpful:
https://www.victimsupport.act.gov.au/
Phone: (02) 6205 2222
Email: victimsupportintake@act.gov.au
Hours of operation: 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
How to book an appointment or contact us
You can book an appointment using our online booking system, click the ‘Book an Appointment’ button below.
If you would like to ask a question or would like help from our staff with a booking you can:
· Email us at sa.admin@anu.edu.au, or
· Phone us on 02 6125 2444
NOTICE: This is legal information and is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. These materials have been prepared for ANU Students by the ANUSA Legal Service. If you would like legal advice, please book in for an appointment with the ANUSA Legal Service.
The legal information on this page was last reviewed on: 29 January 2025.