Legal self-help

This factsheet explains your basic rights and responsibilities if you are stopped by police while driving. It outlines when police can pull you over, what information you must provide, and your rights during searches, testing, and other interactions. It provides general information and is not a substitute for legal advice

Financial hardship happens when unexpected events make it hard to pay bills or loans on time. You can ask your lender for a hardship variation, such as reduced or delayed repayments, paused interest, or waived fees. If your lender refuses, you can continue paying what you can and challenge the decision through the lender’s complaint process or the free Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). Lenders must follow responsible lending laws, and if they gave you a loan you couldn’t afford, you may be entitled to have it changed, partially or fully written off, or receive compensation. This factsheet provides guidance but is not legal advice.

This factsheet explains your rights when police stop, question, or search you, and how to respond safely while protecting yourself legally.

This factsheet by Redfern Legal Centre explains your rights when police come to your home.

This factsheet explains what Financial Abuse is and the different legal approaches to resolving it.

This fact sheet outlines how AFCA deals with complaints by consumers who say their financial firm enabled wrongful conduct by their ex-partner, where there has been a family law settlement.

This factsheet explains what people who hold Youpla funeral benefits and insurance products need to do, and provides relevant contact information.

Separation can be a very difficult decision. However, once the decision has been made to separate, this factsheet contains practical steps that may help to make separation smoother.

This factsheet outlines the court process following a separation.

The law encourages parents to reach their own agreement in relation to the arrangements made for children after separation.