An excerpt from the Legal Aid NSW Annual Report 2023–24 cover graphic, featuring people participating in various legal support scenarios.

Financial performance

Annual Report 2023–24

Key facts

  • Our total income was $545.1 million.
  • Our total expenses were $527.5 million.
  • Our net equity was $61.8 million.

The year ahead

We will continue to provide timely and relevant financial information to stakeholders.

Key challenge

We will ensure Legal Aid NSW has the financial resources to fund the delivery of services to our clients.

Understanding our financial statements

It is helpful to note that the Legal Aid Commission of NSW (Legal Aid NSW) economic entity consists of two separate reporting entities: the Legal Aid NSW Commission (a statutory body) and the Legal Aid Commission Staff Agency (a government department). The Legal Aid Commission Staff Agency provides personnel services to the Legal Aid Commission. 

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Audited financial statements 2023–24

Audited financial statements 2023–24 PDF | English | April 2025 | 1 mb

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