Workplace Legal Advice Program

About this grant

The Workplace Legal Advice Program provides employers with free, independent legal advice to help them deal with workplace issues.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Employers must:
• Not have a lawyer or paid agent
• Have less than 15 employees
• Not have in-house legal, workplace relations or human resources staff
• Not be a member of an employer association
• Have an enquiry or issue about dismissal, general protections, bullying or sexual harassment at work.
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• Accelerated depreciation of new business assets

What the funding covers

• Free, independent legal advice.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/workplace-legal-advice-program for application details

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