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Plain-English guides to Australian law — bonds, tradies, tribunals, consumer rights, and more. Written so you can actually act on them.
Bought a Lemon Car in Victoria? How to Get a Refund Through VCAT
Bought a faulty car from a dealer in Victoria? The consumer guarantees, the steps before you apply, and VCAT's goods and services fees from 1 July 2026 ($67.40 or $222.80).
Read Guide →Bought a Lemon Car in New South Wales? How to Get a Refund Through NCAT
Bought a faulty car from a dealer in New South Wales? The consumer guarantees, the steps before you apply, and NCAT's motor…
Read Guide →How to Take Someone to VCAT for Money They Owe You (Victoria, Step-by-Step)
Someone in Victoria owes you money and won't pay. Here is exactly how to take them to VCAT. Application fee from $67.40…
Read Guide →How to Take Someone to QCAT for Money They Owe You (Queensland, Step-by-Step)
Someone in Queensland owes you money and won't pay. Here is how to take them to QCAT — filing fee from $96.30,…
Read Guide →How to Take Someone to NCAT for Money They Owe You (New South Wales, Step-by-Step)
Someone in NSW owes you money and won't pay.
Read Guide →Family Member Owes You Money? How to Get It Back Without Destroying the Relationship
Lent money to a sibling, parent, cousin, or in-law who won't repay? You can recover it legally — and keep things civil.
Read Guide →Friend Borrowed $500 and Won’t Pay It Back? Here’s Exactly What to Do
Lent a friend $500, $1,000, or more and they won't pay? It's legally a debt. Here's how to get it back without…
Read Guide →How to Take Your Landlord to the Tribunal (It’s Easier Than You Think)
The tenancy tribunal is free or cheap, fast, and built for people without lawyers. Here is exactly how to apply, what to…
Read Guide →Mould in Your Rental? Why It’s the Landlord’s Problem (Usually) and How to Force a Fix
Mould is a health risk and, in most cases, the landlord's legal responsibility. Here is how to prove it, what they must…
Read Guide →Landlord Adding Fees Not in Your Lease? Admin Fees, Garden Costs and Other Charges You Can Refuse
Admin fees, garden maintenance, "processing" charges. Most of them are illegal. Here is what a landlord can actually charge you and how…
Read Guide →Reading About It Is Step One.
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