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About the Means Test Indicator:
The Means Test Indicator is a guide to help you assess whether you may be
financially eligible for legal aid in those matters where Legal Aid has a
means test.
However, the results of the indicator do not guarantee that you will receive
legal aid.
This is because the indicator can only work out your eligibility based on the
numbers that you enter for the means test, which looks at your income and
assets. The means test is only one of the tests for eligibility for legal aid.
You will also need to pass
other tests.
The information you enter is not saved, so it is completely
confidential and anonymous.
Applying for legal aid:
As the indicator is a guide as to your eligibility under
the means test only, you will still need to lodge a formal application for a
grant of legal aid, so that your eligibility can be fully determined
by the Legal Aid Commission of NSW.
If you are:
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Under 18 and in trouble with the Police, you should call the Under 18's hotline on 1800 10 18 10 for free legal
advice.
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Self employed, a shareholder in a private limited company, a company director
or a partner in a business partnership and think you are eligible for
legal aid, you should submit a written
application form.
In certain situations, you may believe that other factors should be considered
in granting legal aid. See our
policies for more information. If you think this is the
case, you should discuss your matter with:
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