FREE LEGAL HELP

Consumer Action is a free service for Victorians dealing with consumer issues, such as problems with purchases, faulty products, or disputes with businesses, and consumer finance problems like credit, debt, and loans.

We provide legal information over the phone. Due to the very high demand for help, it can sometimes be difficult to get through to us.

We can also offer free legal advice on these issues to Victorians who:

    • earn less than $65,000 per year, or
    • are experiencing particular challenges (such as those listed below).

Priority is given to Victorians who may face challenges because they are:

  • Living on Centrelink payments or a low income.
  • Facing family violence or relationship breakdown.
  • Living with a disability or significant health problems.
  • Experiencing homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness or geographic isolation – living in rural or regional areas.
  • Facing marginalisation due to age, gender, sexuality, race or cultural background.
  • Are in custody, detention or involuntary psychiatric settings.

Disaster Assistance

Please contact us if you have been affected by disaster and need assistance with a consumer law, insurance, finance or debt matter.

We can provide legal advice and assistance to people regarding matters affecting them personally (rather than their business). We will help you even if your annual income is over $65,000. We can also provide information and referrals for small businesses and primary producers who have been affected by disaster.

HOW TO ACCESS FREE LEGAL HELP

Free legal help can be accessed via the phone numbers below or via our online resources & toolkits.

LEGAL HELP LINE: 1800 466 477
(Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 am – 1 pm)

KOORI HELP

KOORI HELP LINE: 1800 574 457
(Monday – Friday 10 am – 1 pm and 2pm – 5 pm)