The Legal Aid Commission of NSW is established under the Legal Aid Commission Act 1979 (NSW) to improve access to justice for socially and economically disadvantaged members of our community.

Legal Aid NSW has a Board that is responsible for establishing its broad policies and strategic plans.

Our daily management and operations are overseen by the CEO, who reports to the NSW Attorney General. The 15 senior executive staff assist and report to the CEO. Our CEO is also a member of the Board.

Our work is supported by a range of plans and policies to establish procedural requirements, standards and priorities, as well as compliance with the Legal Aid Commission Act 1979 (NSW).

Our controlled entities and subsidiaries

Our controlled entities and subsidiaries