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Eligibility

If you fulfill all these requirements, you may be eligible for our service. The clinic uses a wide range of criteria to determine eligibility for an appointment.

  • You are an individual, sole trader, independent contractor, gig economy worker or small business entity; and
  • You do not have any tax or legal professional representation; and
  • Your tax issues does NOT relate to a company or trust; and
  • You are a vulnerable individual – factors considered include income, age, personal circumstances, disability and more; and
  • You need assistance with lodging an outstanding tax return, corresponding with the ATO, an unpaid tax debt, or some other tax or ATO-related issue.

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Closed for 2026 - Reopening March 2027

The Melbourne Law School Tax Clinic is now closed for the remainder of 2026 and will reopen in March 2027. We are not currently accepting new clients or appointment requests.

If you require assistance while the Clinic is closed, another clinic within the National Tax Clinic Program may be able to assist. Please visit Find a tax clinic and contact the relevant clinic directly to confirm eligibility, available services and appointment availability.

Please check our website closer to March 2027 for further information about accessing our services when the Clinic reopens.