Community Legal Information forum
African-Australian Legal Forum to be held in Footscray on 22nd August 2019 that will discuss the legal issues and community concerns that people from African background have with the Courts.
With a panel consisting of legal professionals working in the legal sector and organisations working closely with people affected by the legal system. The forum will bring together 2 magistrates, 1 barrister, 2 solicitors, community leaders and the general public
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