Legal Aid NSW

Christmas closedown 2025–26

Legal Aid NSW offices will be closed from 25 December 2025. They will reopen on 12 January 2026. During this time you can still get help from LawAccess NSW. Start a web chat or call 1300 888 529. For more information, see Christmas closedown 2025–26.

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Christmas closedown 2025–26 18 December 2025

Information about the Legal Aid NSW services available over the 2025–26 holiday period.

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Record-high demand for legal aid, new data shows 18 December 2025

Demand for legal help in NSW has reached a record high, with tens of thousands more people seeking assistance from Legal Aid NSW compared to the previous year.

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Legal Aid News – December 2025 10 December 2025

Our final edition of Legal Aid News for the year is packed with stories that celebrate achievements and tackle big issues across the sector.

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