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Law Week 2025

To celebrate NSW Law Week, Merrylands Library is delivering a full program of events.

Free In-Person Legal Information Sessions

21 May 2025 | 10am to 11am

Civil and Consumer Law - Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

Learn about your rights as a consumer when buying goods and services, managing debts, and dealing with financial obligations like insurance.

No booking required.

21 May 2025 - 1pm to 2pm

Traffic and Criminal Law - Your Rights on the Road and in Court

Understand key traffic laws, your rights on the road, and the criminal justice process, including what to expect if charged with an offence.

No booking required.

21 May 2025 | 2pm to 4pm

Free Face-to-face consultation

Legal Questions – Need Legal Clarity? We're Here to Help!

To book an appointment contact Merrylands Library on 8757 906

22 May 2025 | 10am to 11am

Tenancy Issues - Rights and Responsibilities of Tenants

Learn about the rights and responsibilities of tenants, dealing with rental agreements, disputes with landlords, and how the law can help protect your interests.

No booking required.

22 May 2025 | 1pm to 2pm

Property – Home Building Advocacy Service (HOBAS)

HOBAS aids homeowners and people facing disputes with builders, contractors, and tradespeople. It also helps individuals understand their legal rights, guides them through the home building and renovation processes, and advocates on their behalf in disputes.

No booking required.

22 May 2025 | 2pm to 4pm

Free face-to-face consultation

Legal Questions – Need Legal Clarity? We're Here to Help!

To book an appointment contact Merrylands Library on 8757 9065.

23 May 2025 | 10am to 4pm

Free face-to-face consultation

Legal Questions – Need Legal Clarity? We're Here to Help!

To book an appointment contact Merrylands Library on 8757 9065.

Further information

For further information about this program please email library.events@cumberland.nsw.gov.au or phone Merrylands Library on 8757 9065.

 

Join these free online talks for NSW Law Week

Join the Law webinar series as part of NSW Law Week and learn about the latest legal issues and your rights.

19 May 2025 | 12pm to 1pm
Parenting arrangements and the law

Do you know how parenting arrangements are made after a separation? Hear an experienced family lawyer discuss the new laws about parenting and how parenting orders are made.

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Renting and the law
20 May - 12pm to 1pm

Learn all about the new changes to NSW tenancy laws. Hear about the ending of ‘no grounds’ terminations, changes to keeping pets, limiting rent increases and more

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Secondhand cars and the law
21 May - 12pm to 1pm

Hear from experts about what you need to know before buying a used vehicle, including your consumer rights if something goes wrong.

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Traffic fines and the law
22 May - 12pm to 1pm

Put the brakes on traffic offences. Learn all about traffic offences including what your options are if you receive a fine, what to expect at court and alternatives to fines.

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Mobile phones and the law
23 May - 12pm to 1pm

Nearly everyone has a mobile phone. But do you know your rights and the laws related to mobile phones? Learn more about mobile phones and the law from an experienced criminal lawyer.

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Join these free webinars for NSW Law Week and register at lawweeknsw.org.au