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Queensland

Bar Association of Queensland—the professional body representing the interests of members of the Bar practising in Queensland.
Department of Justice—responsible for the administration of justice, support for Queensland courts, regulatory policy, consumer protection, legal aid, and more.
Legal Aid Queensland—gives legal help to financially disadvantaged people about criminal, family, and civil law matters.
Community legal centres - your local community legal centre may proide legal advice and assistance.
LawRight - provides practical information about going to court in Queensland
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)—provides a quick, inexpensive and fair forum for resolving disputes across a range of disputes, including minor civil ones.
Queensland Judgments—an authoritative and complete collection of Queensland case law that the community can access free of charge.
Queensland Law Society—the peak representative body for solicitors and the legal profession in Queensland.
Queensland Legislation—Queensland legislation and related information, including Bills introduced, Acts as passed, and subordinate legislation.
Supreme Court Library Queensland—delivers information services from four libraries to members of the judiciary, legal profession, and community.
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Queensland)

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia—has two parts:
- Division 1: Handles the most complex family law cases and appeals.
- Division 2: Covers many areas, including family law, migration, fair work, bankruptcy, intellectual property, consumer law, human rights, and administrative law.
High Court of Australia—Australia’s top court:
- interprets and applies the law of Australia
- decides cases of special federal significance
- hears appeals from federal, state and territory courts.
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Commonwealth)