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What is legal aid in Australia?
- A program run by law firms to train lawyers
- Government-funded legal assistance for people who cannot afford a lawyer
- Legal advice available only to permanent residents
- Free legal advice provided by the government to all citizens
Why this is the correct answer
Legal aid is government-funded assistance that helps people who cannot afford private legal representation access the justice system. It is available to eligible individuals based on financial need and the type of legal matter, and covers things like criminal defence and family law disputes.