Legal self-help

Is your current visa expiring in the next 28 days? Have you been exploited at work? Do you want to stay in Australia to take legal action against your employer?

This factsheet explains your rights and obligations in relation to making an unfair dismissal claim. It outlines who is eligible to apply, what counts as a dismissal, what makes a dismissal unfair, the strict 21-day time limit, the application process through the Fair Work Commission, and the possible remedies of compensation or reinstatement.

This factsheet explains your rights and obligations in relation to sham contracting arrangements.

This factsheet explains your rights and obligations in relation to General Protections claims involving dismissal.

This fact sheet contains information about your legal rights and obligations when riding an electric bicycle in NSW.

This fact sheet contains information about your legal rights and obligations when riding an electric scooter in NSW.

This document provides information on the withdrawal of fines issued for breaching Public Health Orders during the COVID-19 pandemic that have since been found to be invalid.

This factsheet provides information about NSW police powers related to drugs, including: Possession Searches Drug detection dogs Driving under the influence of drugs Supply and deemed supply of drugs

This factsheet provides information on how convictions are spent (removed) from your criminal record in NSW and when criminal convictions can be disclosed.

If you are a migrant worker and you have been exploited at work, you might be able to access a new visa, the Workplace Justice Visa. If you are eligible, this visa will allow you to stay in Australia to pursue your claim for workplace entitlements.  This factsheet will help you determine if you might be eligible to apply for the Workplace Justice Visa.