The NT Legal Aid Commission is an independent statutory Commission and provides access to the law and legal assistance to people who are unable to afford it. Advice in civil, criminal and family law matters free and available for all people in the NT. The NT Legal Aid Commission has a duty solicitor service for the Local Court and Family Law Court. Grants of legal aid funding for representation are available upon approval of a request for aid in accordance with NT Legal Aid Commission Guidelines. Our services can be accessed by calling the Legal Aid Helpline on 1800 019 343 or visiting our website at www.legalaid.nt.gov.au