Common Law (Federal & State Jurisdictions)
Australia's legal system operates across federal and state jurisdictions, each with distinct courts, legislation, and procedural requirements. Our Australian legal matter plans cover family law, property conveyancing, criminal defence, employment disputes, wills & estates, commercial litigation, and more, to provide practitioners with structured, step-by-step checklists aligned to each state's rules of court and statutory frameworks.
The Open Matter Plans Network provides free, community-curated legal project management templates specifically designed for Australia practitioners. Each matter plan is a structured checklist covering every stage of a legal matter, from initial instructions through to completion, with estimated time units, key dates, and role assignments.
Our Australia library currently includes 124 matter plans across 11 practice areas, covering 5 jurisdictions. Plans are maintained by verified legal practitioners and aligned to the SALI Alliance Legal Matter Standard Specification for taxonomy and interoperability.
Whether you need a divorce application roadmap, a debt recovery enforcement checklist, a probate application workflow, or a commercial lease dispute plan. Select your state above to find jurisdiction-specific templates ready for immediate use in your practice management system.