(02) 8599 2128
Free legal help for Local Aboriginal Land Councils
We provide targeted, practical and culturally appropriate legal assistance on eligible matters to LALCs across New South Wales.
LALCs can receive free legal advice from our in-house team of lawyers, and network of pro bono law firms. We also run free, customised legal training for LALC staff and boards.
We can help with common legal issues, including:
- Drafting and reviewing contracts
- Employment issues and workplace laws
- Funding agreements
- Governance issues
- Rates exemptions
- Commercial property issues
- Non-claimant Native Title applications
- Charity status
- Many more
Apply for free legal advice
To find out if your LALC is eligible, contact us by calling (02) 8599 2128, emailing
lalcservice
Our service does not assist with disputes between members and LALCs, Native Title applications, criminal matters, or individual tenancy issues.
Apply online to see if your organisation is eligible for free legal advice from our lawyers. We’ll ask you a few questions, then get in touch to let you know if and how we can help.
You can view our guide to eligibility to find out more.
How we can help Local Aboriginal Land Councils
Information
We have free legal information on our website on topics including governance, employment, insurance, and contracts.
Advice
If your LALC needs legal help, we can connect eligible LALCs with a lawyer who can help for free.
Training
We provide free face-to-face training to LALC board members on governance, employment law, and understanding important agreements
Free legal resources for Local Aboriginal Land Councils
Our library of online, legal resources can help with questions about governance, employment, insurance, and contracts.
