Useful Links
At Burgess Thomson, we’re committed to providing our clients with comprehensive support beyond our legal services. We’ve compiled a list of useful links to help you access valuable resources and information related to various legal and community matters.
Government and Legal Resources
- NSW Government: Official website for New South Wales government services and information.ย
- NSW Legislation: Access to all current and historical NSW legislation.ย
- Federal Register of Legislation: The official site for Commonwealth legislation.ย
- Law Society of NSW: Professional association for solicitors in NSW, offering legal resources and referrals.ย
- Legal Aid NSW: Provides legal services to disadvantaged clients in NSW.ย
- NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT): Deals with a wide range of civil disputes and administrative reviews.
- Fair Trading NSW: Safeguards consumer rights and advises on fair trading practices.
- Community Justice Centre: Provides free mediation services to help unrepresented parties resolve their disputes.ย
- Family Relationships Centre: A government service offering advice and assistance in maintaining family relationships.
- LexisNexis: The premier subscription-based legal information database, featuring contributions from Somerville Legal partners.ย
- AustLII (Australasian Legal Information Institute): The leading free online database of legislation and case law throughout Australia, including cases involving Somerville Legal.
- Lawlink: The homepage for the NSW Attorney General’s department, providing information about all courts and their processes.ย
Courts and Tribunals
- Supreme Court of NSW: The highest state court in NSW.ย
- District Court of NSW: The intermediate court in NSW’s court hierarchy.ย
- Local Court of NSW: Deals with less serious criminal and civil matters.ย
- Federal Court of Australia: Deals with most civil disputes governed by federal law.ย
- Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia: Handles family law matters.ย
- NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal: NCAT provides specialist tribunal services to help you resolve an issue or dispute fairly and according to the law.
Property and Conveyancing
- NSW Land Registry Services: Manages land titles and property information in NSW.
- NSW Planning Portal: Provides online planning services and information.
- Real Estate Institute of NSW: The peak body for real estate agents in NSW.
- Revenue NSW Transfer Duty Calculator: Revenue NSW administers the transfer duty payable on property purchases in NSW.
Business and Commercial
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC): Australia’s corporate, markets, and financial services regulator.
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO): Manages tax and superannuation systems in Australia.
- NSW Small Business Commissioner: Supports small businesses in NSW.
- Business.gov.au: Offers information and support for Australian businesses.
- ACCC: Australia’s national competition, consumer, fair trading and product safety regulator.ย
Wills and Estates
- NSW Trustee and Guardian: Provides independent and impartial Executor, Trustee and Guardian services.
- Australian Death Notification Service: Allows you to notify multiple organisations of a death.
- Society of Trusts & Estate Practitioners: (STEP) โ the leading worldwide body for practitioners in the field of trusts, estates and estate planning. James Thomson has been a member of STEP since 2012.
Community Services
- Service NSW: One-stop shop for NSW government services.
- Newcastle City Council: Local government website for Newcastle.
- Hunter New England Health: Provides public health services in the Hunter New England region.ย
Dispute Resolution
- Australian Disputes Centre: Provides alternative dispute resolution services.
- Resolution Institute: Professional organisation for dispute resolvers.
Professional Associations
- Newcastle Law Society: Represents solicitors in the Newcastle area.
- Law Society of NSW: Principal association for lawyers based in NSW.
- Law Council of Australia: The peak body for the Australian legal profession.ย
Financial Services
- Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA): Provides fair, free, and independent dispute resolution.
- MoneySmart: Offers free financial guidance and tools from ASIC.
Employment and Industrial Relations
- Safe Work Australia: A national policy body that develops work health and safety (WHS) guidelines and strategies.
- Fair Work Ombudsman: Provides information and advice about workplace rights and obligations, including pay and conditions.
- Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU): Represents the interests of Australian workers, providing information on workers’ rights and union support.
- National Employment Standards (NES): Outlines the minimum employment entitlements for employees in Australia, including leave and working hours.ย
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity
- Australian Human Rights Commission: Focuses on protecting and promoting human rights in the workplace, including discrimination and harassment issues.
- Anti-Discrimination NSW: Handles discrimination complaints in NSW.
- Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA): Provides resources and data on gender equality in the workplace, promoting equal opportunities for all employees.ย
We hope these resources prove helpful. If you need any further assistance or have questions about legal matters, please don’t hesitate to contact Burgess Thomson.
