Legal Services Commission of South Australia

Our Legal Services offices and the Legal Helpline will be closed to the public on Monday 8 June for the King's Birthday long weekend.

If you need legal information, you can visit the following resources:

• our website: https://lsc.sa.gov.au/ ; or
• our Law Handbook https://lsc.sa.gov.au/LawHandbook for information on your rights and responsibilities.

Our staff will be back in the office and on the Legal Helpline on Tuesday 9 June from 9:00am - 4:30pm.

If you have questions on how to replace an old fence, build a new one or repair or maintain a fence, our team can help.

We can help you understand where you need your neighbour’s consent, how costs are shared, how to find where your fence should sit, what to do when your neighbour won’t agree and who is responsible for any damage to the fence.

To learn more, read our easy website guide here: https://lsc.sa.gov.au/cb_pages/news/Fencing-law-in-South-Australia-FAQ.php or call our free Legal Helpline for confidential information and advice on 1300 366 424 (open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm).

Do you have young people in your life? Our Young people and the law factsheets explain common legal topics simply.

The factsheets cover 12 topics, including bullying, drugs and alcohol, e-scooters and online safety to help young people understand their legal rights and make safer decisions every day.

The factsheets can be used by parents, carers, teachers and others who support young people, as well as anyone who wants to understand the law.

Visit our website to read, download and share the factsheets today: https://lsc.sa.gov.au/youth-factsheets

Did you know submissions to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion are closing soon?

To support people who want to participate, the Royal Commission Legal Assistance Service provides free, confidential and independent legal support to those wishing to share their experiences, information, ideas and recommendations for change.

Submissions close on 14 June.

For more information or to contact the service, visit the National Legal Aid website: https://nationallegalaid.org.au/national-services/rcasc-legal-help or call 1800 976 198.

For 24-hour crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit https://www.lifeline.org.au.

Recent severe weather across South Australia has left many people dealing with damage to their homes, properties and belongings, as well as widespread power outages.

If you've been affected by storms, flooding, damaging winds, power outages or other severe weather events and you're unsure about your legal rights or responsibilities, Legal Services may be able to help.

Our free Legal Helpline can provide legal information and advice on issues such as:

• Insurance claims and disputes
• Damage to homes and property
• Tenancy issues
• Problems arising from prolonged power outages
• Neighbour disputes arising from storm damage
• Other legal issues connected to severe weather events

Contact our free Legal Helpline on 1300 366 424 for confidential support.

For people experiencing homelessness or sleeping rough, a Severe Weather Response has been activated across South Australia for 1 and 2 June 2026. Support may be available through Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With damaging winds and rainfall expected across the state, we encourage everyone to stay safe and seek assistance if needed.

Police now have expanded stop and search powers in two more SA shopping precincts.

As of midday, if you are in the Ceduna Central Business District or the Murray Bridge Marketplace Shopping Centre, police may stop and search you and your belongings for weapons.

Police may also order you to leave for the purposes of public safety. It is an offence to stay or return within 24 hours if ordered to leave.

To learn more, visit https://lsc.sa.gov.au/cb_pages/news/ExpandedPolicePowers2026.php, or call 1300 366 424 during business hours for free and confidential legal advice.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to reflect on how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in Australia.

This Thursday, our team will be at Reconciliation in the West in Port Adelaide, providing free legal help and information to support the community and show our commitment to National Reconciliation Week.

🎉 Reconciliation in the West

📍 Tauondi College, 1 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide

📅 Thursday 28 May | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

🌭 Free BBQ lunch, interactive activities, stalls, cultural workshops and more

This year’s theme, All In, calls on all of us to take meaningful, everyday action towards respect, understanding and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

At Legal Services, we’re committed to being ‘all in’ by:

• strengthening culturally safe legal services

• supporting fair access to justice

• building genuine relationships with community and cultural groups

• standing alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the ongoing journey towards equity

We look forward to seeing you there.

National Sorry Day reminds us to be honest about our history and how the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children through policy caused deep harm that continues to affect people today.

We acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generation survivors, their families and their communities. Their stories remind us why truth-telling matters and why listening with care is an important part of the healing process.

At Legal Services, we take our responsibility seriously. We are committed to providing legal help that is culturally safe, respectful and accessible.

Today is a time to learn, reflect, and stand together to work toward a fairer and equitable future for all South Australians.

After a busy week, we're wrapping up our SA Law Week 2026 activities! It's been wonderful meeting so many of you at events across SA. We hope you've had the chance to learn about the law and where you can go to get legal help.

If you're not sure if your life problem has a legal solution, take our Legal Health Check to find out. It's free, simple and quick to complete.

Take the Legal Health Check today at www.lsc.sa.gov.au/legal-health-check