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It provides access to information about the law through our website www.legalanswers.sl.nsw.gov.au. It provides access to information about the law through our website www.sl.nsw.gov.au/find-legal-answers.
01/10/2026
People can need help with legal issues at any age, but there are some issues of particular importance to older people. Brush up on the law this International Day of Older Persons at
https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/find-legal-answers/legal-information/legal-information-older-people
Legal information for older people Find out where you can go to get free legal advice, assistance and information relevant to older people.
30/09/2026
Arguments between neighbours have become one of the most common forms of dispute - including arguments about fences, trees, noise and animals. Find out about neighbourhood disputes and how to deal with them at www.sl.nsw.gov.au/find-legal-answers/legal-information/disputes-between-neighbours
21/09/2026
Often the first time we think about wills, estates and funerals is when we're dealing with the death of a loved one. Find out what to consider when writing a will, appointing a power of attorney or enduring guardian, dealing with an estate or arranging a funeral at www.sl.nsw.gov.au/find-legal-answers/legal-information/wills-estates-and-planning-ahead
11/09/2026
Last year, more than 274,000 Australians were scammed. Not because they weren’t paying attention. Because scams are sophisticated, convincing, and designed to catch people off guard.
Behind that number are parents, friends, neighbours and colleagues. No one’s just a number.
There are three steps that can help you avoid being scammed:
Stop before you act.
Check who you’re really dealing with.
Protect yourself and others by reporting the scam to Scamwatch.
https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/
Nikita received a friend request from someone claiming to be a British pilot. The profile looked realistic, complete with photos in the cockpit. They exchanged messages for four to five weeks. Then the message came: his son had been in an accident and he needed $5,000. Nikita hesitated but his distress sounded genuine. She sent the money. She was blocked the next day.
“[It] made a big hole in my wallet and I was in tears. I never thought it would happen to me. But it can happen to anyone.”
No one’s just a number. Find out how to at https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/stop-check-protect
26/08/2026
“It’s a shocking feeling when your hard-earned money has gone.”
Mannu thought he was paying his builder. Instead, scammers stole his $20,000 deposit.
Stories like Mannu’s are a reminder that scammers can target everyday transactions when we least expect it.
No one’s just a number. Find out how to at https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/stop-check-protect
Find out how to this Scams Awareness Week at https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/stop-check-protect
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