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Assault - State law matters

Legal aid is not available for civil law assault matters, other than those where questions of civil liberties are raised. Where proceedings are taken by or for the benefit of applicants at a special disadvantage and where
  • there are exceptional circumstances; and
  • the applicant would suffer undue hardship if legal aid were refused

    a grant legal aid can be made subject to Means Test A, Merit Test A, and general civil guidelines.





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    The information contained on this page is not legal advice. If you have a legal problem you should talk to a lawyer before making a decision about what to do. The information on this page is written for people resident in, or affected by, the laws of New South Wales, Australia only.

    most recently updated 19 March 2002