What documents do I need to apply for a grant of legal assistance?

• Make sure you gather documents that show your income. You will need to attach proof of income documents to your application. These may include:
  • a letter from your employer;
  • payslips;
  • a copy of your pension or health care card;
  • a letter from Centrelink or the Department of Veteran’s Affairs; and
  • a copy of your most recent tax return and balance sheet (if applicable).
• You will need to collect all your financial statements such as bank, credit union or building society statements for the last three months as these will also need to be attached to the application.
• Bring with you all the documents that relate to your matter such as any correspondence between yourself and other people involve as well as relevant charge sheets and court orders.
• If you have any other questions about your application you can use our free and anonymous Ask a Lawyer service.