Ask a Lawyer a Question, Any Hour
Want to ask a lawyer a question? Call 1800 951 176 and ask it now, any hour of the day or night. Legal Hotline is a free, 24/7 legal information line for Australia: you ask your legal question, and our AI legal assistant answers in plain English with what the law says in your state. If you then want a lawyer's own answer on your facts, a one-hour consultation with an admitted Australian lawyer can be booked on the same call for a fixed fee of $295. No appointment, no form, no waiting.
Free legal information. Not legal advice. Available 24/7.
Legal questions answered, 24 hours a day
"Can they do that?" "Do I have to sign?" "What happens at the first court date?" Most legal questions are not big enough for a law firm appointment but too important to leave unanswered. Legal Hotline exists for exactly that. Call 1800 951 176 and ask your question. The line answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays, and the call costs nothing.
Who answers when you ask
An AI legal assistant trained on Australian law answers immediately, with no hold music and no call-back queue. It asks what has happened and where you are, then explains the law that applies: what it means, how the process works, which deadlines matter and what your options generally are. That is legal information, not legal advice, and calling creates no lawyer-client relationship.
When your question needs a lawyer's own judgement on your facts, you can book a one-hour consultation with an admitted Australian lawyer on the same call. The fee is fixed at $295, confirmed before you commit, and the consultation is by phone, video or in person. During business hours it can often be arranged within minutes.
Questions people ask a lawyer most
- I have been charged. What happens next and do I need to go to court?
- My partner and I have separated. What am I entitled to, and what about the children?
- I lost my licence or got a drink-driving charge. Can I appeal or keep driving for work?
- I was dismissed or made redundant. Was it lawful, and is there a time limit to act?
- I have a letter of demand, a contract problem or a dispute with a landlord. What should I do first?
Where can I ask a legal question for free?
Legal Aid, community legal centres and court duty lawyers all give free help, but with limited hours, waiting lists and often an income test. The hotline is open now and asks no questions about your income. If one of those free services is the right place for you, we tell you and point you there.
How It Works
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ask a lawyer a question for free?
The hotline call is free and so is the legal information you get on it, 24 hours a day. A lawyer's own advice on your facts is a one-hour consultation at a fixed $295, booked only if you want it.
How quickly will my legal question be answered?
Immediately. The AI legal assistant answers the call in seconds and explains the law as you describe your situation. If you book a lawyer consultation, it can often be arranged the same day during business hours.
Is the answer legal advice?
The hotline gives legal information: what Australian law says and how the process works. Legal advice, where a qualified lawyer applies the law to your specific facts and tells you what to do, is what the lawyer consultation is for. Calling creates no lawyer-client relationship.
What kinds of legal questions can I ask?
Criminal and police matters, family law, drink driving and traffic offences, employment problems, property, tenancy, contracts, debts and consumer disputes. If a question is outside what the line covers, it says so and tells you where to go.
Is my question confidential?
Yes. Calls are private and nothing you say is shared with anyone outside the service. You do not need to give your name to ask a question.
Need legal help right now?
Call free, any time, 24 hours a day. No appointment needed.
Free legal information. Not legal advice.