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Southeast Queensland and Northern NSW legal, court and government contacts directory, verified 2026

Last reviewed: March 2026
Southeast Queensland and Northern NSW legal, court and government contacts directory, verified 2026

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Bell & Senior Legal Directory 2026

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A handy print-ready guide to every court, tribunal, legal aid service, and government agency in Southeast Queensland and Northern NSW, verified April 2026.

Bell & Senior Lawyers is based in Southport on the Gold Coast and assists clients across Southeast Queensland and Northern NSW. The contacts and registries listed in this directory are the courts, tribunals, legal aid bodies, and government agencies that matter most to our clients.

General information only. Contact details are verified as at March 2026 but may change. This directory is not legal advice. For advice about your situation, contact Bell & Senior or Legal Aid Queensland on 1300 651 188.

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Know these numbers

The contacts below should be memorised or saved before you need them. Expanded detail for every service is in the sections below.

Situation Service Phone
Life-threatening emergency, police, ambulance, fire Triple Zero 000
Non-emergency police, Queensland and NSW Policelink 131 444
Storm and flood assistance, Queensland and NSW State Emergency Service 132 500
Electrical emergency, Gold Coast and South East Queensland Energex 13 19 62
Power outage, South East Queensland Energex 13 62 62
Gas emergency APA / Jemena 1800 427 532
Domestic violence, women DVConnect Womensline 1800 811 811
Domestic violence, men DVConnect Mensline 1800 600 636
Child at risk, after hours Child Safety After Hours 1800 177 135
Mental health crisis Lifeline 13 11 14
Free legal help, Gold Coast My Community Legal 07 5578 9009
Funded legal help, Queensland Legal Aid Queensland 1300 651 188
Weather warnings, Gold Coast Bureau of Meteorology 1300 360 305
Gold Coast disaster hotline Gold Coast City Council 1800 606 000
Bell & Senior Lawyers All enquiries (07) 5532 8777

Quick-reference tables

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🏛️ Courts and tribunals
Court or registry Phone Email Website
Southport Court Registry, Magistrates and District Court 1300 516 700 M-Southport-DV@justice.qld.gov.au (domestic violence matters) courts.qld.gov.au
Beenleigh Magistrates Court (07) 3081 2100 courthouse.beenleigh@justice.qld.gov.au courts.qld.gov.au
Beaudesert Magistrates Court (07) 5542 4600 courthouse.beaudesert@justice.qld.gov.au courts.qld.gov.au
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal 1300 753 228 enquiriesQCAT@justice.qld.gov.au qcat.qld.gov.au
QCase helpline, QCAT online lodgement 1300 509 062 — courts.qld.gov.au/services/qcase
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia 1300 352 000 — fcfcoa.gov.au
Commonwealth Courts Portal, file and view online — — comcourts.gov.au
Queensland Supreme Court, Brisbane (07) 3247 4313 — courts.qld.gov.au
Coroners Court Queensland, Southport (07) 5675 7159 — courts.qld.gov.au
Tweed Heads Local Court, New South Wales 1300 679 272 local-court-tweed-heads@justice.nsw.gov.au localcourt.justice.nsw.gov.au
Lismore Courthouse, Local, District and Supreme (NSW) 1300 679 272 — localcourt.justice.nsw.gov.au
NSW Online Registry, court lists and filing — — onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au
Queensland Courts Portal — — courts.qld.gov.au
Queensland Courts online services — — courts.qld.gov.au/online-services

⚖️ Legal assistance, free and funded
Service Phone Email Website
My Community Legal, Robina (Gold Coast’s pro bono service, start here) 07 5578 9009 press 1 office@mycommunitylegal.org.au mycommunitylegal.org.au
My Community Legal, Robina walk-in duty 0423 466 286 office@mycommunitylegal.org.au mycommunitylegal.org.au
My Community Legal, Southport outreach 0411 896 401 bookings@mycommunitylegal.org.au mycommunitylegal.org.au
Gold Coast Community Legal Centre (07) 5532 9611 info@gcclc.org.au gcclc.org.au
Legal Aid Queensland 1300 651 188 — legalaid.qld.gov.au
Caxton Legal Centre, Brisbane (07) 3214 6333 caxton@caxton.org.au caxton.org.au
Women’s Legal Service Queensland 1800 957 957 admin@wlsq.org.au wlsq.org.au
Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (07) 3846 9300 admin@rils.org.au rils.org.au
Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre, NSW (02) 6621 1000 nrclc@northernriversclc.org.au northernriversclc.org.au
Legal Aid New South Wales, LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 — legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 — familyrelationships.gov.au
Queensland Law Society, Find a Solicitor (07) 3842 5842 enquiries@qls.com.au qls.com.au/find-a-solicitor
Queensland Law Society, Solicitor register (07) 3842 5842 enquiries@qls.com.au qls.com.au/register-of-solicitors
Bell & Senior Lawyers (07) 5532 8777 Contact form bellsenior.com.au

📋 Ombudsmen, complaints and regulators
Service Phone Email Website Handles
Queensland Ombudsman (07) 3005 7000 ombudsman@ombudsman.qld.gov.au ombudsman.qld.gov.au Queensland state agencies, councils, universities
Commonwealth Ombudsman 1300 362 072 — ombudsman.gov.au Australian Taxation Office, Centrelink, Australia Post, Home Affairs
Legal Services Commission Queensland 1300 655 754 — lsc.qld.gov.au Complaints about Queensland lawyers
Australian Financial Complaints Authority 1800 931 678 info@afca.org.au afca.org.au Banking, insurance, superannuation, financial advice
Fair Work Ombudsman 13 13 94 — fairwork.gov.au Wages, leave, workplace entitlements
Fair Work Commission 1300 799 675 — fwc.gov.au Unfair dismissal, enterprise agreements
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission 1300 302 502 — accc.gov.au Consumer and competition law
Australian Securities and Investments Commission 1300 300 630 — asic.gov.au Corporations, financial services
Queensland Human Rights Commission 1300 130 670 — qhrc.qld.gov.au Discrimination, harassment, vilification
Australian Human Rights Commission 1300 656 419 — humanrights.gov.au Federal discrimination, workplace rights
Queensland Building and Construction Commission 139 333 — qbcc.qld.gov.au Building defects, licensing
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman 1800 062 058 — tio.com.au Phone and internet complaints
Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland 1800 662 837 complaints@ewoq.com.au ewoq.com.au Electricity and gas retailer disputes
Office of Fair Trading Queensland 13 13 04 — qld.gov.au/law/fair-trading Consumer protection, licensing
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority 1300 558 849 — apra.gov.au Banks, insurers, superannuation funds
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission 1800 951 822 — agedcarequality.gov.au Aged care provider complaints
National Disability Insurance Scheme Commission 1800 035 544 — ndiscommission.gov.au NDIS provider and worker complaints
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner 1300 363 992 enquiries@oaic.gov.au oaic.gov.au Federal privacy, Freedom of Information
Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland (07) 3234 7373 — oic.qld.gov.au Queensland privacy, right to information
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency 1300 419 495 — ahpra.gov.au Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists
NSW Fair Trading 13 32 20 — fairtrading.nsw.gov.au Northern NSW consumer protection
NSW Ombudsman (02) 9286 1000 nswombudsman@ombo.nsw.gov.au ombo.nsw.gov.au NSW state agency complaints

🏦 Social security, payments and government agencies
Agency Phone Email Website What for
Centrelink / Services Australia, general 132 850 — servicesaustralia.gov.au Payments, concession cards
Centrelink, families 136 150 — servicesaustralia.gov.au Family Tax Benefit, Child Care Subsidy, Parental Leave Pay
Centrelink, disability and carers 132 717 — servicesaustralia.gov.au Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment, Carer Allowance
Centrelink, job seekers 132 850 — servicesaustralia.gov.au JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance
Centrelink, crisis and special payments 132 850 — servicesaustralia.gov.au Crisis Payment, Advance Payment, emergency relief
Centrelink, Gold Coast Southport service centre 136 240 — 90 Scarborough Street, Southport QLD 4215 In-person services
Medicare 132 011 — servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare Claims, health care cards
Child Support Agency 131 272 — servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-support Assessment, collection
myGov portal, online government services — — my.gov.au Centrelink, Medicare, ATO, NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme 1800 800 110 — ndis.gov.au Disability support and planning
My Aged Care 1800 200 422 — myagedcare.gov.au Aged care services
Department of Veterans’ Affairs 1800 555 254 — dva.gov.au Veterans’ entitlements
Department of Home Affairs, visas 131 881 — homeaffairs.gov.au Visa status, citizenship
ImmiAccount, visa applications online — — immi.homeaffairs.gov.au Visa lodgement
Australian Taxation Office, individual 13 28 61 — ato.gov.au Tax returns, Goods and Services Tax
Australian Taxation Office, business 13 28 66 — ato.gov.au Australian Business Number, Business Activity Statement
Australian Taxation Office, superannuation 13 10 20 — ato.gov.au Unpaid superannuation guarantee
Births Deaths and Marriages Queensland (07) 3042 6000 — bdm.qld.gov.au Certificates, name changes, marriages
Transport and Main Roads Queensland 13 23 80 — tmr.qld.gov.au Licences, registration, transfers
WorkSafe Queensland 1300 362 128 — worksafe.qld.gov.au Workplace safety, workers compensation
Titles Queensland, land registry (07) 3022 3020 — titlesqld.com.au Property titles, searches, dealings
Australian Securities and Investments Commission, company register 1300 300 630 — asic.gov.au Company registration and search
Electoral Commission Queensland, enrolment 1300 881 665 — ecq.qld.gov.au Queensland electoral roll
Australian Electoral Commission, enrolment 13 23 26 — aec.gov.au Federal electoral roll, electorate finder
Queensland Government, general 13 74 68 — qld.gov.au Any Queensland Government enquiry

🗳️ Federal Members of Parliament, Southeast Queensland and Northern NSW

Use the AEC address finder to confirm your exact federal electorate.

Electorate General area Member Party Phone Email Website
Wright Gold Coast hinterland and ranges; Scenic Rim, Beaudesert, Boonah, Canungra, Tamborine Mountain; Lockyer Valley, Gatton, Laidley; parts of Logan and Ipswich Scott Buchholz Liberal National Party (02) 6277 4396 scott.buchholz.mp@aph.gov.au scottbuchholz.com.au
McPherson Southern coastal Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Coolangatta; southern inland Gold Coast, Robina, Varsity Lakes, Reedy Creek, Clear Island Waters, parts of Mudgeeraba Leon Rebello Liberal National Party (07) 5580 9111 leon.rebello.mp@aph.gov.au leonrebello.com.au
Moncrieff Central and northern coastal Gold Coast, Southport, Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Broadbeach, Bundall, Labrador, Runaway Bay, parts of Ashmore Angie Bell Liberal National Party (07) 5526 9077 angie.bell.mp@aph.gov.au angiebell.com.au
Fadden Northern Gold Coast growth corridor, Helensvale, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Ormeau, Pimpama, Pacific Pines, Maudsland Cameron Caldwell Liberal National Party (07) 5500 5919 cameron.caldwell.mp@aph.gov.au cameroncaldwellmp.com.au
Forde Southern Brisbane and Logan, Browns Plains, Loganlea, Kingston, Woodridge Rowan Holzberger Australian Labor Party (07) 3807 6340 rowan.holzberger.mp@aph.gov.au rowanholzbergermp.com
Rankin Logan City, Springwood, Slacks Creek, Logan Central, parts of Beenleigh area Jim Chalmers Australian Labor Party (07) 3299 3477 jim.chalmers.mp@aph.gov.au jimchalmers.org
Page Northern NSW, Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah, Lismore, Casino, Ballina, Byron Bay Kevin Hogan The Nationals (02) 6621 4044 kevin.hogan.mp@aph.gov.au kevinhogan.com.au

Queensland federal senators — 12 senators represent the whole state: aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members — filter by Queensland.

🗳️ Queensland State Members of Parliament, Gold Coast and surrounding area

Verify your exact state electorate using the Electoral Commission Queensland boundary tool . All details reflect the October 2024 state election.

Electorate General area Member Party Office phone Office email
Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Isle of Capri, Bundall, Broadbeach, parts of Benowa John-Paul Langbroek (Minister for Education and the Arts) Liberal National Party (07) 5600 2100 Surfers.Paradise@parliament.qld.gov.au
Southport Southport central, Labrador (parts), Arundel, Benowa (parts), Chirn Park Rob Molhoek Liberal National Party (07) 5531 6604 Southport@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mermaid Beach Mermaid Beach, Mermaid Waters, Broadbeach Waters, Miami (parts) Ray Stevens Liberal National Party (07) 5575 7633 MermaidBeach@parliament.qld.gov.au
Gaven Nerang, Carrara, Highland Park, Merrimac (northern parts), Worongary (parts) Meaghan Scanlon Australian Labor Party (07) 5560 7100 Gaven@parliament.qld.gov.au
Mudgeeraba Mudgeeraba, Worongary, Reedy Creek, Gilston, Springbrook, Tallebudgera Valley, all southern Gold Coast hinterland west of Pacific Motorway and south of Robina Parkway Ros Bates (Minister for Health and Ambulance Services) Liberal National Party (07) 5601 7100 Mudgeeraba@parliament.qld.gov.au
Burleigh Burleigh Heads, West Burleigh, Elanora, Tallebudgera, Palm Beach (northern) Hermann Vorster Liberal National Party (07) 5560 4100 Burleigh@parliament.qld.gov.au
Currumbin Currumbin, Palm Beach (southern), Tugun (parts), Bilinga, Coolangatta, Casuarina Laura Gerber Liberal National Party (07) 5534 0100 Currumbin@parliament.qld.gov.au
Broadwater Biggera Waters, Labrador (parts), Runaway Bay, Hollywell, Coombabah David Crisafulli (Premier of Queensland) Liberal National Party (07) 3719 7100 (Premier’s office) premier@premiers.qld.gov.au
Bonney Hope Island, Helensvale, Oxenford, Pacific Pines, Maudsland, Coomera (parts) Sam O’Connor Liberal National Party (07) 5580 1100 Bonney@parliament.qld.gov.au
Coomera Coomera, Upper Coomera, Willow Vale, Pimpama, Ormeau (northern), Jacobs Well Michael Crandon Liberal National Party (07) 5560 8100 Coomera@parliament.qld.gov.au
Waterford Beenleigh, Waterford, Logan Central, Kingston, Slacks Creek Shannon Fentiman Australian Labor Party (07) 3382 9700 Waterford@parliament.qld.gov.au
Scenic Rim Beaudesert, Boonah, Tamborine Mountain, Canungra, Harrisville, Kooralbyn Jon Krause Liberal National Party (07) 5541 3066 ScenicRim@parliament.qld.gov.au
Lockyer Lockyer Valley, Gatton, Laidley, Plainland, Forest Hill Jim McDonald Liberal National Party (07) 5462 1466 Lockyer@parliament.qld.gov.au

All Queensland state MP electorate office contact details: parliament.qld.gov.au/Members/Current-Members

🏘️ Gold Coast City Council, mayor and all 14 councillors

Use the divisional boundaries map to find your division. All emails follow the pattern division[number]@goldcoast.qld.gov.au except for the Mayor.

Position Name Division and general area Phone Mobile Email
Mayor Tom Tate All Gold Coast (07) 5581 5283 — mayor@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 1 Mark Hammel Ormeau, Pimpama, Yatala, Jacobs Well, Norwell, Stapylton (07) 5581 6754 — division1@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 2 Naomi Fowler Oxenford, Helensvale, Hope Island, Coomera (parts) (07) 5582 8555 — division2@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 3 Donna Gates Arundel, Biggera Waters, Labrador (parts), Parkwood (07) 5581 6598 0424 778 999 division3@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 4 Shelley Curtis Paradise Point, Runaway Bay, Hollywell, Coombabah (parts) (07) 5581 1680 — division4@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 5 Peter Young Pacific Pines, Maudsland, Nerang (parts), hinterland growth areas (07) 5582 8400 — division5@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 6 Brooke Patterson Southport central, Benowa, Bundall (parts), Chirn Park, Ashmore (parts) (07) 5581 6280 — division6@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 7 Joe Wilkinson Molendinar, Parkwood (parts), Southport (western), Arundel / Coombabah Wetlands area, Labrador (parts) (07) 5581 6434 0482 131 283 division7@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 8 Bob La Castra Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Broadbeach, Bundall (parts), Chevron Island (07) 5582 8206 — division8@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 9 Glenn Tozer Mudgeeraba, Reedy Creek, Gilston, Springbrook, southern hinterland, Carrara (parts) (07) 5581 1883 — division9@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 10 Darren Taylor Mermaid Beach, Mermaid Waters, Clear Island Waters, Broadbeach Waters, Miami (parts) (07) 5581 6171 — division10@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 11 Dan Doran Robina, Varsity Lakes, Burleigh Waters (parts) (07) 5581 7282 — division11@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 12 Nick Marshall Burleigh Heads, West Burleigh, Elanora, Palm Beach (northern) (07) 5581 6382 — division12@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 13 Josh Martin Palm Beach (southern), Currumbin Waters, Currumbin, Tugun (parts) (07) 5581 6228 — division13@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Division 14 Gail O’Neill Tugun, Bilinga, Coolangatta, Casuarina, Tallebudgera Creek coastal strip (07) 5581 5275 — division14@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Council general enquiries: 1300 465 326 — email: mail@goldcoast.qld.gov.au — goldcoast.qld.gov.au

After hours emergency (water, sewer, safety): 1800 637 000

Complaining about the council, escalation path:

Step Action Contact
1 Raise with Gold Coast City Council mail@goldcoast.qld.gov.au / 1300 465 326
2 Your divisional councillor division[X]@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
3 Queensland Ombudsman ombudsman@ombudsman.qld.gov.au / (07) 3005 7000
4 Your state Member of Parliament parliament.qld.gov.au/Members/Current-Members

👪 Domestic violence, children and family
Service Phone Email Website Hours
DVConnect Womensline 1800 811 811 — dvconnect.org 24/7
DVConnect Mensline 1800 600 636 — dvconnect.org 9:00am–midnight
1800RESPECT, sexual assault and domestic violence 1800 737 732 — 1800respect.org.au 24/7
Women’s Legal Service Queensland 1800 957 957 admin@wlsq.org.au wlsq.org.au Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
Child Safety After Hours 1800 177 135 — childsafety.gov.au 24/7
Child Safety, report abuse online — — childsafety.gov.au/make-report 24/7
Child Safety, complaints about the department 1800 080 464 feedback@families.qld.gov.au cyjma.qld.gov.au 24/7
Blue Card Services, Working with Children Check 1800 113 611 info@bluecard.qld.gov.au bluecard.qld.gov.au Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
Child Support Agency 131 272 — servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-support Mon–Fri 8am–8pm
Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 — familyrelationships.gov.au Mon–Fri 8am–8pm; Sat 10am–4pm
Relationships Australia Queensland, mediation 1300 364 277 — raq.org.au Business hours
Kids Helpline, ages 5 to 25 1800 55 1800 — kidshelpline.com.au 24/7
Queensland Family and Child Commission (07) 3900 6000 info@qfcc.qld.gov.au qfcc.qld.gov.au Business hours
Centacare, DV court support at Beenleigh (07) 3299 4090 — centacare.com Court days

For domestic violence court forms and process see our Queensland DV forms guide .

💰 Financial assistance and hardship
Service Phone Email Website What for
Victim Assist Queensland, crime victim financial assistance 1300 546 587 VictimAssist@justice.qld.gov.au qld.gov.au/victim-assist Three-year time limit, apply promptly
JustFund, loans for legal fees 1300 644 980 — justfund.com.au Family law and property settlement focus
No Interest Loans Scheme, Good Shepherd 13 64 57 — nils.com.au Loans up to $3,000 — no interest or fees
National Debt Helpline, free financial counselling 1800 007 007 — ndh.org.au Free accredited financial counsellors
Australian Banking Association, hardship guidance 1300 130 896 — ausbanking.org.au Know your rights with bank hardship
Australian Financial Complaints Authority 1800 931 678 info@afca.org.au afca.org.au Banking, insurance, super disputes

🚨 Emergency services
Service Phone Email Website Hours
Police / Ambulance / Fire, all states 000 — — 24/7
Policelink, Queensland non-emergency 131 444 — police.qld.gov.au 24/7
NSW Police, non-emergency 131 444 — police.nsw.gov.au 24/7
Crime Stoppers, anonymous 1800 333 000 — crimestoppers.com.au 24/7
Queensland State Emergency Service 132 500 — ses.qld.gov.au 24/7
NSW State Emergency Service 132 500 — ses.nsw.gov.au 24/7
Gold Coast Disaster Hotline 1800 606 000 — disaster.qld.gov.au Active disasters only
Queensland Health, Gold Coast University Hospital (07) 5687 9999 — health.qld.gov.au Non-emergency hospital enquiries
Queensland Health — 13 HEALTH nurse hotline 13 43 25 84 — health.qld.gov.au Free nurse advice 24/7
Lifeline 13 11 14 — lifeline.org.au 24/7
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 — beyondblue.org.au 24/7
Queensland Mental Health Line 1300 642 255 — health.qld.gov.au 24/7
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 — suicidecallbackservice.org.au 24/7
Kids Helpline, ages 5 to 25 1800 55 1800 — kidshelpline.com.au 24/7
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 — mensline.org.au 24/7
NDIS, crisis and safety 1800 800 110 — ndis.gov.au 24/7
Tweed Heads Police Station (07) 5506 9499 — police.nsw.gov.au 24/7

🌩️ Weather, warnings and disaster information
Service Phone Website What for
Bureau of Meteorology, national 1300 360 305 bom.gov.au All weather, cyclones, floods, storms
Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland active warnings — bom.gov.au/qld/warnings All active Queensland warnings
Bureau of Meteorology, Gold Coast local — bom.gov.au/places/qld/gold-coast Gold Coast forecast, radar, warnings
Bureau of Meteorology, radar Gold Coast — bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml Real-time radar, Gold Coast / Brisbane
Bureau of Meteorology, flood warnings — bom.gov.au/qld/flood Active flood warnings Queensland
Bureau of Meteorology, weather app — bom.gov.au/app Free app, radar, warnings, forecast
Emergency Alert, register for location alerts — emergencyalert.gov.au Register your address for phone alerts
Get Ready Queensland, preparedness — getready.qld.gov.au Preparedness guides, warning systems
Queensland Disaster Management Dashboard — disaster.qld.gov.au Live disaster updates and recovery
Gold Coast City live dashboard — dashboard.cityofgoldcoast.com.au Road closures, beach, weather, floods
Gold Coast Disaster Hotline 1800 606 000 goldcoast.qld.gov.au/emergencies Active Gold Coast disasters
Queensland Fire Department, rural fire 1800 636 469 qfes.qld.gov.au Rural fire information
NSW Rural Fire Service 1800 679 737 rfs.nsw.gov.au Northern NSW bushfire updates
Hazardous materials and pollution hotline 131 555 des.qld.gov.au Chemical spills, pollution, environment
ABC Gold Coast, official emergency broadcaster 91.7 FM abc.net.au/goldcoast Emergency broadcasts Gold Coast
ABC Northern NSW, official emergency broadcaster 94.5 FM abc.net.au/northernnsw Emergency broadcasts Northern NSW
Tweed Shire Council, local emergency information (02) 6670 2400 tweed.nsw.gov.au Northern NSW local emergency info
Surf Life Saving Queensland, beach safety — slsq.com.au Beach closures, flags, surf conditions

⚡ Energy and utilities
Service Phone Email Website Area
Energex, electrical emergency 13 19 62 — energex.com.au Gold Coast, Brisbane, all South East Queensland
Energex, power outage reporting 13 62 62 — energex.com.au South East Queensland
Energex, general enquiries 13 12 53 custserve@energex.com.au energex.com.au South East Queensland
Energex, facilities access — facilitiesaccess@energyq.com.au energex.com.au South East Queensland
Energex, corporate switchboard (07) 3664 4000 — energex.com.au Newstead head office
Energex, outage map — — energex.com.au/outage-map South East Queensland
Ergon Energy, faults and emergency 13 22 96 — ergon.com.au Regional Queensland — not Gold Coast
Ergon Energy, retail general 13 10 46 — ergon.com.au Regional Queensland
Ergon Energy, network enquiries 13 74 66 — ergon.com.au Regional Queensland
Energy Queensland, parent company 13 12 53 enquiries@energyq.com.au energyq.com.au All Queensland
Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland 1800 662 837 complaints@ewoq.com.au ewoq.com.au Electricity and gas retailer disputes
Australian Energy Regulator 1300 585 165 — aer.gov.au National energy regulation
Gas emergency (APA / Jemena) 1800 427 532 — — 24/7

Gold Coast is serviced by Energex (distribution). Ergon does not service the Gold Coast.

🏴 Northern NSW contacts
Service Phone Email Website What for
Tweed Heads Local Court, NSW 1300 679 272 local-court-tweed-heads@justice.nsw.gov.au localcourt.justice.nsw.gov.au Court matters, note NSW time including daylight saving
Tweed Heads Police Station (07) 5506 9499 — police.nsw.gov.au Non-emergency police
Lismore Courthouse, Local, District and Supreme Court 1300 679 272 — localcourt.justice.nsw.gov.au Northern NSW court matters
Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre (02) 6621 1000 nrclc@northernriversclc.org.au northernriversclc.org.au Free legal advice, Tweed, Lismore, Northern NSW
Northern Rivers CLC, free call 1800 689 889 nrclc@northernriversclc.org.au northernriversclc.org.au —
Northern Rivers CLC, tenants advice (02) 6621 1022 or 1800 649 135 — northernriversclc.org.au Tenancy advice
Northern Rivers CLC, domestic violence court advocacy (02) 6621 1044 or 1300 720 606 — northernriversclc.org.au Domestic violence
Legal Aid NSW, LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 — legalaid.nsw.gov.au NSW legal help
NSW Online Registry — — onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au NSW court filing, lists
Tweed Shire Council (02) 6670 2400 council@tweed.nsw.gov.au tweed.nsw.gov.au Local government, Tweed
NSW Fair Trading, Northern Rivers 13 32 20 — fairtrading.nsw.gov.au Consumer protection NSW
NSW Ombudsman (02) 9286 1000 nswombudsman@ombo.nsw.gov.au ombo.nsw.gov.au NSW agency complaints
NSW State Emergency Service, storm and flood 132 500 — ses.nsw.gov.au Storm damage, flood rescue
NSW Rural Fire Service 1800 679 737 — rfs.nsw.gov.au Bushfire information Northern NSW
Federal member for Page, Kevin Hogan (02) 6621 4044 kevin.hogan.mp@aph.gov.au kevinhogan.com.au Federal electorate, Tweed, Lismore, Byron, Casino

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Detail Information
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Detailed reference, courts

🏛️ Southport Magistrates Court and District Court, full detail
Detail Information
Address Corner Davenport and Hinze Streets, Southport QLD 4215
Phone 1300 516 700
Domestic and Family Violence email M-Southport-DV@justice.qld.gov.au
Registry hours Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
specialised lawyer Domestic and Family Violence Court Yes, Queensland’s first permanent court of this type, established September 2015
Website courts.qld.gov.au
Online court services courts.qld.gov.au/online-services
Magistrates Court jurisdiction Summary criminal offences; civil disputes up to $150,000; domestic violence protection orders; committal proceedings
District Court jurisdiction Indictable criminal matters; civil claims $150,000–$750,000; appeals from Magistrates Court
Parking Paid parking, Hinze Street and surrounding streets; council car parks on Scarborough Street

For all domestic violence court forms and process, see our Queensland DV forms guide .

🏛️ Beenleigh Magistrates Court, full detail
Detail Information
Address Corner Kent and James Streets, Beenleigh QLD 4207
Phone (07) 3081 2100
Email courthouse.beenleigh@justice.qld.gov.au
Hours Monday, Wednesday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm; Tuesday 8:30am–4:00pm
specialised lawyer court Yes, permanent specialised lawyer Domestic and Family Violence Court since 2017
Court support, Centacare onsite (07) 3299 4090 — centacare.com
Note Very high caseload, arrive early on any listed hearing date
🏛️ Beaudesert Magistrates Court, full detail
Detail Information
Address 29A Anna Street, Beaudesert QLD 4285
Phone (07) 5542 4600
Email courthouse.beaudesert@justice.qld.gov.au
Hours Monday–Wednesday and Friday 8:30am–4:30pm; Thursday 8:30am–4:00pm
Note General magistrates, not a specialised lawyer Domestic and Family Violence Court
🔨 QCAT, Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, full detail
Detail Information
Phone 1300 753 228
Phone hours Monday–Thursday 8:30am–3:00pm; Friday 8:30am–12:00pm
International phone +61 7 3328 4046
General email enquiriesQCAT@justice.qld.gov.au
Media enquiries email QCAT.mediaenquiries@justice.qld.gov.au
Brisbane registry address Level 11, 259 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Counter hours Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
Postal address GPO Box 1639, Brisbane QLD 4001
Email filing limit Maximum 30 pages including attachments, use QCase, post, or attend in person for larger filings
QCase online portal courts.qld.gov.au/services/qcase
QCase helpline 1300 509 062
Decisions database queenslandjudgments.com.au/caselaw/qcat
Lodgement guide qcat.qld.gov.au/applications/lodging-your-application-and-forms
Enabling legislation Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 (Qld)
Queensland legislation portal legislation.qld.gov.au
Website qcat.qld.gov.au

What QCAT handles:

Category Examples
Tenancy Residential and rooming accommodation disputes, bond, repairs, entry, eviction
Minor civil disputes Debt recovery, consumer and trader disputes, claims up to $25,000
Anti-discrimination Complaints referred from the Queensland Human Rights Commission
Guardianship and administration Adults who cannot make their own decisions, appointment of guardian or administrator
Professional regulation Occupational and professional discipline, licensing, fitness to practise
Retail shop leases Disputes between retail landlords and tenants
Administrative review Review of Queensland Government administrative decisions
Building disputes Residential building work disputes
Aged care and disability Service and support disputes
Children and young people Certain matters under child protection and care legislation

What QCAT does not handle: criminal matters; family law and divorce (Federal Circuit and Family Court); workers compensation (Workers’ Compensation Regulator or Queensland Industrial Relations Commission).

If you are unsure which tribunal or court handles your matter, contact our team — we can point you in the right direction quickly.

⚖️ Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, full detail
Detail Information
Phone 1300 352 000
Brisbane registry address Level 6, 119 North Quay, Brisbane QLD 4000
Postal address GPO Box 9991, Brisbane QLD 4001
Hours Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
Website fcfcoa.gov.au
Commonwealth Courts Portal comcourts.gov.au
Family violence unit 1300 352 000 — ask for the Family Violence team
Indigenous support 1300 352 000 — ask for the Indigenous Access Officer
National relay service 133 677 then ask for 1300 352 000
Jurisdiction Property settlements; parenting orders; divorce; child support; binding financial agreements
Note on jurisdiction Domestic violence protection orders in Queensland are made in the Magistrates Court under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 (Qld) — not in this court
Gold Coast appearances Increasingly available by video link, request at filing
⚖️ Queensland Supreme Court, full detail
Detail Information
Address 304 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Phone (07) 3247 4313
Criminal registry (07) 3247 4586
Civil registry (07) 3247 4313
Email, civil filing QSCV.Registry@justice.qld.gov.au
Email, criminal QSCC.Registry@justice.qld.gov.au
Hours Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
Website courts.qld.gov.au/courts/supreme-court
Decisions database queenslandjudgments.com.au
Jurisdiction Civil claims over $750,000; serious indictable offences (murder, manslaughter, rape); judicial review of government decisions; appeals from District Court
🕯️ Coroners Court Queensland, Southport — full detail
Detail Information
Address Corner Davenport and Hinze Streets, Southport QLD 4215
Phone (07) 5675 7159
Website courts.qld.gov.au/courts/coroners-court
Jurisdiction Reportable deaths, unexpected, unexplained, violent, or deaths in custody
Reporting a death Any doctor, nurse, or person present should contact police on 000 for immediate notification
Coronial findings database courts.qld.gov.au/courts/coroners-court/findings
⚖️ My Community Legal, full detail

My Community Legal (MCL) is one of only two nationally accredited Community Legal Centres in the City of Gold Coast. It is an independent initiative of the Gold Coast District Law Association, powered by volunteer lawyers. It assists people who cannot afford a lawyer and are not already receiving legal aid.

Detail Information
Main phone 07 5578 9009 press 1
Robina walk-in duty phone 0423 466 286
Southport outreach phone 0411 896 401
Client email, Robina office@mycommunitylegal.org.au
Bookings email, Southport bookings@mycommunitylegal.org.au
Headquarters GCCC Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina QLD 4226 (opposite Robina Library)
Robina sessions Thursdays from 5:00pm, walk-in or appointment
Southport outreach address St Vincent de Paul Community Hub, 20 Railway Street, Southport
Southport sessions Tuesdays 9:00am–11:00am and 5:00pm–9:00pm, appointment required
Postal PO Box 1310, Southport QLD 4215
ABN 75 853 350 833
Website mycommunitylegal.org.au

MCL assists with:

Area Detail
Family law Divorce, parenting, property settlement, de facto separation
Domestic violence Applications for protection orders, varying and revoking orders
Consumer and debt Debt recovery, unfair contracts, product complaints
Tenancy and body corporate Rental disputes, QCAT tenancy applications
Property and neighbourhood Boundary disputes, easements, fencing
Estate and guardianship Deceased estates, powers of attorney, guardianship
Insurance and personal injury Claim disputes, CTP
Employment Unfair dismissal, underpayment, workplace rights
Micro business Small business legal issues
Criminal law Summary offences, charges, pleas
Immigration Visa issues, citizenship
Human rights and anti-discrimination QHRC complaints process

MCL does not assist: clients who can afford a lawyer; will drafting (as a standalone service); corporations; landlords in tenancy disputes; employers in employment disputes.

Book at least one day before attending and specify your legal issue so the right volunteer lawyer is rostered.

⚖️ Gold Coast Community Legal Centre, full detail
Detail Information
Phone (07) 5532 9611
Fax (07) 5532 9125
Email info@gcclc.org.au
Main address 34 Railway Street, Southport QLD 4215 (no street frontage, call ahead)
Postal PO Box 10614, Southport QLD 4215
Hours Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:00pm, appointment required
Coolangatta outreach Kirra Hill Community and Cultural Centre, 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta
Ormeau outreach The Ormeau Centre, 3 Cuthbert Drive, Ormeau
Website gcclc.org.au
Who Gold Coast individuals, family law, domestic violence, consumer, tenancy, neighbourhood disputes
Who NOT Business owners seeking business legal advice
⚖️ Legal Aid Queensland, full detail
Detail Information
Phone 1300 651 188
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm
Southport office 100 Scarborough Street, Southport QLD 4215
Southport phone (07) 5584 2600
Online eligibility checker and intake legalaid.qld.gov.au/get-legal-help
Website legalaid.qld.gov.au
Eligibility Financial means test applies; criminal, family law, and domestic violence matters most commonly funded
Duty lawyer service Available at Southport, Beenleigh, and Beaudesert courts on court days, arrive early

Practice areas Legal Aid Queensland most commonly funds:

Area Notes
Criminal law All stages from charge to appeal, means and merit tests apply
Domestic violence Applications, responses, variations, victim and respondent
Family law, children Parenting disputes, child protection matters
Family law, property Means and merit tests apply; property value thresholds
Mental health Involuntary treatment orders, Mental Health Court
Child protection Care and protection proceedings in the Childrens Court
Civil law Specific matters only, means and special circumstances
⚖️ Women’s Legal Service Queensland, full detail
Detail Information
Domestic violence and family law line 1800 957 957
Brisbane office (07) 3392 0670
Email admin@wlsq.org.au
Address Level 4, 183 North Quay, Brisbane QLD 4000
Hours Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
Website wlsq.org.au
Who Women in Queensland experiencing family law and domestic violence issues, free service
⚖️ Caxton Legal Centre Brisbane, full detail
Detail Information
Phone (07) 3214 6333
Email caxton@caxton.org.au
Address Level 23, 179 Turbot Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Postal GPO Box 1655, Brisbane QLD 4001
Hours Monday–Friday 9:00am–4:30pm, appointment required
Website caxton.org.au
Who People experiencing financial or other disadvantage; matters in Brisbane jurisdiction
⚖️ Refugee and Immigration Legal Service, full detail
Detail Information
Phone (07) 3846 9300
Email admin@rils.org.au
Address Level 5, 182 Ann Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Hours Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm
Website rils.org.au
Who Refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants with immigration law matters

Detailed reference, ombudsmen and regulators

📋 Queensland Ombudsman, full detail
Detail Information
Phone (07) 3005 7000
Free call 1800 068 908
Email ombudsman@ombudsman.qld.gov.au
Online complaint form ombudsman.qld.gov.au/make-a-complaint
Address Level 18, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Postal PO Box 3314, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Hours Monday–Friday 9:00am–4:30pm
Website ombudsman.qld.gov.au

Handles complaints about:

  • Queensland state government departments and agencies
  • Local councils (including Gold Coast City Council)
  • Universities
  • Other Queensland statutory authorities

Does not handle: complaints about courts; complaints about private businesses; matters that have not first been raised with the agency itself; matters where another more appropriate avenue exists (such as QCAT).

Process: You must generally first raise your complaint with the agency. If you are not satisfied with the response, you can then approach the Queensland Ombudsman.

📋 Commonwealth Ombudsman, full detail
Detail Information
Phone 1300 362 072
Online complaint form ombudsman.gov.au/making-a-complaint
Hours Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm
Website ombudsman.gov.au

Handles complaints about:

  • Centrelink and Services Australia, payment decisions, delays, conduct
  • Australian Taxation Office
  • Australia Post
  • Department of Home Affairs, visa processing, immigration detention
  • Department of Veterans’ Affairs
  • National Disability Insurance Agency
  • Most other Commonwealth government agencies

specialised lawyer role: also handles complaints about private health insurers, overseas students, and immigration detention.

📋 Australian Financial Complaints Authority, full detail
Detail Information
Phone 1800 931 678
Email info@afca.org.au
Online complaint afca.org.au/make-a-complaint
Address GPO Box 3, Melbourne VIC 3001
Hours Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm
Website afca.org.au

Handles complaints about: banks and credit providers; insurance, general, life, travel, health; superannuation funds; financial advisers and planners; stockbrokers; mortgage brokers; payment systems.

Key features: free to consumers; independent; decisions binding on members up to $542,500 (banking); no cost to the complainant regardless of outcome.

You must first complain to the financial firm and give them 30 days to respond before lodging with AFCA.

📋 Legal Services Commission Queensland, full detail
Detail Information
Phone 1300 655 754
Address Level 30, 400 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Postal GPO Box 10310, Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Hours Monday–Friday 9:00am–4:30pm
Website lsc.qld.gov.au
Online complaint form lsc.qld.gov.au/complaints

Handles: complaints about the conduct of Queensland solicitors and barristers, including overcharging, failure to communicate, conflicts of interest, and professional misconduct.

Does not handle: disagreements about legal strategy or case outcomes; complaints about interstate lawyers (contact the relevant state body).

📋 Fair Work Ombudsman, full detail
Detail Information
Phone 13 13 94
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:30pm
Online complaint fairwork.gov.au/contact-us/online-enquiries
Website fairwork.gov.au
My Account portal account.fairwork.gov.au
Pay calculator calculate.fairwork.gov.au

Handles: underpayment of wages; incorrect leave entitlements; unlawful deductions; failure to provide payslips; sham contracting; workplace rights breaches.

Does not handle: unfair dismissal (Fair Work Commission); workplace safety (WorkSafe Queensland).

Note: A complaint to the Fair Work Ombudsman is a separate process from an unfair dismissal application to the Fair Work Commission. You may need both.

📋 Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland, full detail
Detail Information
Phone 1800 662 837
Email complaints@ewoq.com.au
Online complaint ewoq.com.au/make-a-complaint
Address PO Box 3640, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Hours Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm
Website ewoq.com.au

Handles complaints about electricity and gas retailers including: billing errors; wrongful disconnection; failure to offer hardship provisions; metering disputes; failure to respond to a complaint; supply quality issues.

Key features: free; independent; binding on energy retailers who are members; you must first complain to your retailer and allow them a reasonable time to respond before lodging.

📋 Queensland Building and Construction Commission, full detail
Detail Information
Phone 139 333
Email enquiries@qbcc.qld.gov.au
Online complaint qbcc.qld.gov.au/make-a-complaint
Address Level 18, 50 Ann Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Gold Coast office Level 2, 62 Nerang Street, Southport QLD 4215
Gold Coast phone (07) 5584 6900
Hours Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
Website qbcc.qld.gov.au
Licence check qbcc.qld.gov.au/find-a-contractor

Handles: defective building work; unlicensed building; contractor insolvency insurance claims; building disputes; contractor complaints.

Key tip: Always check a contractor’s licence via the QBCC licence search before engaging them for any work over $3,300.

Detailed reference, social security and government agencies

🏦 Centrelink and Services Australia, full detail
Detail Information
General line 132 850
Families line 136 150
Disability and carers 132 717
Job seekers 132 850
Indigenous Australians 1800 136 380
International claims +61 3 6222 3455
Hearing or speech impaired, TTY 1800 810 586
Translation and Interpreting Service 131 450 (ask for Services Australia)
myGov portal my.gov.au
Website servicesaustralia.gov.au
Southport service centre 90 Scarborough Street, Southport QLD 4215 — 136 240
Robina service centre Shop G002, Robina Town Centre, Robina QLD 4226 — 136 240
Beenleigh service centre 6 George Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207 — 136 240

Key payments and services:

Payment or service Who Line
JobSeeker Payment Unemployed, looking for work 132 850
Age Pension Age 67 and over with means test 132 300
Disability Support Pension Permanent medical condition affecting work 132 717
Carer Payment Full-time carer of a person with disability or illness 132 717
Carer Allowance Additional support for carers 132 717
Family Tax Benefit Families with dependent children 136 150
Child Care Subsidy Families using approved child care 136 150
Parental Leave Pay Primary caregiver for new child 136 150
Dad and Partner Pay Secondary caregiver for new child 136 150
Austudy / Youth Allowance Full-time students, apprentices 132 490
Rent Assistance Renters receiving qualifying payment 132 850
Crisis Payment Extreme circumstances, released from custody, fleeing DV 132 850
Advance Payment Early access to future payments 132 850
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Self-funded retirees 132 300
Low Income Health Care Card Low income earners 132 850
Medicare Health care claims and cards 132 011
Child Support Assessment and collection 131 272

Complaining about Centrelink: first raise with the agency; then the Commonwealth Ombudsman on 1300 362 072.

🏦 Child support, full detail
Detail Information
Child Support Agency phone 131 272
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00am–8:00pm
International +61 3 6222 3455
Website servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-support
Online services Via myGov — my.gov.au
Child support estimator servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-support-estimator

Key child support processes:

Process What it is
Administrative assessment Services Australia calculates the amount based on income and care percentage
Private collection Parents collect directly from each other under the Services Australia assessment
Agency collection Services Australia collects and transfers on your behalf
Change of assessment Apply if special circumstances make the formula amount unfair
Court order Federal Circuit and Family Court can make child support orders different to the formula
Departure prohibition order Prevents a parent who owes child support from leaving Australia

Disputes about child support assessments can be reviewed by Services Australia and ultimately the Administrative Review Tribunal. Court orders for child support are handled by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. Bell & Senior can assist with either process — contact us .

🏦 Australian Taxation Office, full detail
Detail Information
Individual tax 13 28 61
Business and employers 13 28 66
Superannuation 13 10 20
Registrations, ABN, GST, PAYG 13 28 66
Tax crime reporting 1800 060 062
International +61 2 6216 1111
Hearing or speech impaired, TTY 13 36 77
myTax / online services my.gov.au
Business portal business.gov.au
Website ato.gov.au
Gold Coast Tax Help (free for eligible individuals, Jul–Oct) ato.gov.au/tax-help
🏦 Victim Assist Queensland, full detail
Detail Information
Phone 1300 546 587
Email VictimAssist@justice.qld.gov.au
Online application qld.gov.au/victim-assist/apply
Address Level 4, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Postal GPO Box 149, Brisbane QLD 4001
Hours Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
Website qld.gov.au/victim-assist
Legislation Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009 (Qld)

Who can apply: victims of violent crime in Queensland, assault, sexual assault, domestic violence, robbery, homicide family members.

What assistance is available:

Type Maximum
Immediate assistance (before reporting to police) Up to $1,000
Special assistance, primary victim Up to $75,000
Special assistance, parent of child victim Up to $30,000
Special assistance, secondary victim (family of homicide) Up to $50,000
Reimbursement of expenses Medical, counselling, lost earnings, travel

Critical time limit: you must apply within 3 years of the act of violence. Applications outside this period require leave of the court and are rarely granted. Apply promptly — Bell & Senior can assist with your application .

Detailed reference, representatives

🗳️ Federal electorate detail, Wright

Wright covers the Gold Coast hinterland, the Scenic Rim Regional Council area (Beaudesert, Boonah, Canungra, Tamborine Mountain, Kooralbyn), Lockyer Valley (Gatton, Laidley, Plainland), and parts of Logan City and Ipswich. Use the AEC electorate finder to confirm your address is in Wright.

Detail Information
Member Scott Buchholz
Party Liberal National Party of Queensland
Parliament phone (02) 6277 4396
Electorate office phone (07) 5546 4120
Email scott.buchholz.mp@aph.gov.au
Electorate office address 1/11 Commerce Drive, Yamanto QLD 4305
Electorate office hours Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm
AEC electorate page aec.gov.au/profiles/qld/wright
Parliament profile aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/…/Buchholz_S
Website scottbuchholz.com.au
🗳️ Federal electorate detail, McPherson
Detail Information
Member Leon Rebello
Party Liberal National Party of Queensland
Parliament phone (02) 6277 4167
Electorate office phone (07) 5580 9111
Email leon.rebello.mp@aph.gov.au
Electorate office address Shop 9, Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina QLD 4226
Hours Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm
AEC electorate page aec.gov.au/profiles/qld/mcpherson
Website leonrebello.com.au
🗳️ Federal electorate detail, Moncrieff
Detail Information
Member Angie Bell
Party Liberal National Party of Queensland
Parliament phone (02) 6277 4134
Electorate office phone (07) 5526 9077
Email angie.bell.mp@aph.gov.au
Electorate office address Suite 3, 36 Laycock Street, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Hours Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm
AEC electorate page aec.gov.au/profiles/qld/moncrieff
Website angiebell.com.au
🗳️ Queensland state electorate detail, Mudgeeraba
Detail Information
Member Ros Bates (Minister for Health and Ambulance Services)
Party Liberal National Party of Queensland
Electorate office phone (07) 5601 7100
Email Mudgeeraba@parliament.qld.gov.au
Office address Shop 1 and 2, 2 Bell Place, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213
Hours Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm
ECQ boundary ecq.qld.gov.au/electoral-boundaries
Parliament profile parliament.qld.gov.au/Members/…/Bates
Website rosbates.com.au
🗳️ Queensland state electorate detail, Surfers Paradise
Detail Information
Member John-Paul Langbroek (Minister for Education and the Arts)
Party Liberal National Party of Queensland
Electorate office phone (07) 5600 2100
Email Surfers.Paradise@parliament.qld.gov.au
Office address Suite 3, 2942 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Hours Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm
Parliament profile parliament.qld.gov.au/Members/…/Langbroek
🗳️ Queensland state electorate detail, Broadwater (Premier)
Detail Information
Member David Crisafulli (Premier of Queensland)
Party Liberal National Party of Queensland
Premier’s office phone (07) 3719 7100
Premier’s office email premier@premiers.qld.gov.au
Premier’s Department premiers.qld.gov.au
Parliament profile parliament.qld.gov.au/Members/Current-Members
Electorate email Broadwater@parliament.qld.gov.au

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Bell & Senior Lawyers appears across Southport, Beenleigh, and Beaudesert courts. We practise in technology law, property, family law, domestic violence, civil disputes, and commercial matters.

Phone: (07) 5532 8777 Web: bellsenior.com.au/contact

If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For 24-hour domestic violence support, call DVConnect on 1800 811 811.

Listen to our community radio programme Legal Matters on 4CRB 96.9 FM, or catch episodes at bellsenior.com.au/radio-show .

General information only. This directory provides general information only and is not legal advice. Details are verified as at March 2026 and will be reviewed September 2026. Always confirm contact details with the relevant organisation before attending in person.

Last reviewed: March 2026. Next review: September 2026. Published by Bell & Senior Lawyers, Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland.

Frequently Asked Questions

Southport Court Registry: 1300 516 700. For domestic violence matters: M-Southport-DV@justice.qld.gov.au . Registry open Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm. Address: Corner Davenport and Hinze Streets, Southport QLD 4215.
My Community Legal (Robina headquarters): 07 5578 9009 press 1, email office@mycommunitylegal.org.au . Southport outreach bookings: 0411 896 401, email bookings@mycommunitylegal.org.au . Website: mycommunitylegal.org.au. Thursdays from 5pm at Robina; Tuesdays at Southport.
QCAT (Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal): 1300 753 228, email enquiriesQCAT@justice.qld.gov.au . International: +61 7 3328 4046. Phone lines open Monday–Thursday 8:30am–3pm, Friday 8:30am–12pm. Website: qcat.qld.gov.au.
Contact the Legal Services Commission Queensland on 1300 655 754. Website: lsc.qld.gov.au. They handle complaints about the conduct of Queensland solicitors and barristers.
Scott Buchholz (Liberal National Party) is the federal member for Wright. Phone: 02 6277 4396. Email: scott.buchholz.mp@aph.gov.au . Website: scottbuchholz.com.au. Wright covers the Gold Coast hinterland, Scenic Rim (Beaudesert, Boonah, Canungra), Lockyer Valley, and parts of Logan and Ipswich.
Queensland Ombudsman: (07) 3005 7000, email ombudsman@ombudsman.qld.gov.au . Website: ombudsman.qld.gov.au. Handles complaints about Queensland state government agencies, local councils, and universities.
Legal Aid Queensland: 1300 651 188. Southport office: 100 Scarborough Street, Southport QLD 4215. Open Monday–Friday 8am–5pm. Website: legalaid.qld.gov.au.
Energex power outage (Gold Coast and South East QLD): 13 62 62, available 24/7. Electrical emergency (fallen lines, electric shock): 13 19 62. General enquiries: 13 12 53 or email custserve@energex.com.au . Website: energex.com.au.
Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA): 1800 931 678, email info@afca.org.au . Website: afca.org.au. Handles complaints about banking, insurance, superannuation, and financial advice, free and binding on members.
Gold Coast City Council has 14 divisions. Use the divisional map at goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Council/Mayor-Councillors to find your division. All division emails follow the format division[number]@goldcoast.qld.gov.au. The main council number is 1300 465 326.
DVConnect Womensline (24/7): 1800 811 811. DVConnect Mensline (9am–midnight): 1800 600 636. Website: dvconnect.org. For immediate danger call 000.
Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland: 1800 662 837, email complaints@ewoq.com.au . Website: ewoq.com.au. Handles disputes with electricity and gas retailers, free and independent.
Ros Bates (Liberal National Party) is the Member for Mudgeeraba. Electorate office: Shop 1 and 2, 2 Bell Place, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213. Phone: (07) 5601 7100. Email: Mudgeeraba@parliament.qld.gov.au .
Victim Assist Queensland: 1300 546 587, email VictimAssist@justice.qld.gov.au . Website: qld.gov.au/victim-assist. Provides financial assistance to victims of crime in Queensland, a three-year time limit applies, so apply promptly.
Tweed Heads Local Court (NSW): 1300 679 272, email local-court-tweed-heads@justice.nsw.gov.au . Note: this court operates on NSW time including daylight saving, during October–April it is one hour ahead of Queensland. Address: 50–52 Recreation Street, Tweed Heads NSW 2485.
Contact the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) on 139 333. Website: qbcc.qld.gov.au. They handle complaints about licensed building contractors, defective work, and unlicensed building.
The Gold Coast has over 10 state electorates. Verify your exact electorate at ecq.qld.gov.au/electoral-boundaries. Key electorates include Surfers Paradise (John-Paul Langbroek), Southport (Rob Molhoek), Mudgeeraba (Ros Bates), Burleigh (Hermann Vorster), Currumbin (Laura Gerber), and Broadwater (David Crisafulli, Premier).

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