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Connecting the dots
Connecting the dots
January 27, 2026

Getting better at justice requires all of us to think more broadly about how we can connect those dots in our work.

New research into legal need, disadvantage, and the law in Victoria
New research into legal need, disadvantage, and the law in Victoria
December 18, 2025

Our latest research uncovers critical insights into how disadvantage shapes the experience and resolution of legal problems in Victoria.

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How gamification is breaking barriers to justice
How gamification is breaking barriers to justice
December 4, 2025

Two creative programs show how games can make the law accessible and engaging for all Victorians.

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New research reveals how disadvantage compounds legal problems

Our latest research uncovers critical insights into how disadvantage shapes the experience and resolution of legal problems in Victoria.

Explore the findings