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What is the Sentencing Advisory Council?
November 11, 2019
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What is the Sentencing Advisory Council?
November 11, 2019

We sat down with Chair, Professor Arie Freiberg, to hear about the work of the Sentencing Advisory Council and the factors that go into sentencing.

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Professor Arie Freiberg
This year’s Knowledge Grants awarded
November 6, 2019
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This year’s Knowledge Grants awarded
November 6, 2019

This funding will support community legal organisations to better understand their communities through improved data and information.

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Administrative data – capturing the full impact of the legal assistance sector?
November 4, 2019
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The rights of people to make their own medical decisions
November 1, 2019
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The rights of people to make their own medical decisions
November 1, 2019

Reinforce and OPA produced two new brochures to highlight the importance of clear and respectful communication in medical situations.

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Lynne Haultain with members of Reinforce and OPA
The 2019 Law and You Forum explores suppression orders in Victoria
October 24, 2019
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The 2019 Law and You Forum explores suppression orders in Victoria
October 24, 2019

A highly distinguished panel of experts explored whether suppression orders are supporting or distorting justice for our 2019 Law and You Forum.

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Panelists presenting on stage at the 2019 Law and You Forum
About the Adult Parole Board
October 10, 2019
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About the Adult Parole Board
October 10, 2019

We sat down with Chair of the Adult Parole Board, His Honour Peter Couzens, to hear first-hand what they do and the challenges involved.

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Chair of the Adult Parole Board, His Honour Peter Couzens
Many Australians feel locked out of legal help
October 2, 2019
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Local workshop connects the courts with the African community to address concerns
September 10, 2019
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Local workshop connects the courts with the African community to address concerns
September 10, 2019

Connecting magistrates and lawyers with members of the African community to address their concerns about the high incarceration rates of African young people in our legal system.

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Members of the African community meeting with African Australian Multicultural Employment & Youth Services
Preventing motor vehicle crime by young people
September 6, 2019
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Preventing motor vehicle crime by young people
September 6, 2019

Gateway LLEN has launched new resources in partnership with Victoria Police to tackle the issue of car theft and culpable driving by young people.

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Still of Gateway LLEN video addressing car theft and culpable driving.
Reflections from a former County Court judge
August 21, 2019
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Reflections from a former County Court judge
August 21, 2019

We sat down with former County Court Judge Ms Jane Patrick to hear her insights and reflections on the role.

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County Court Judge Ms Jane Patrick
Watch the 2019 Law Oration
August 15, 2019
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Watch the 2019 Law Oration
August 15, 2019

Honourable Justice Chris Maxwell AC, President of the Court of Appeal, delivers his speech at the 2019 Law Oration

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Honourable Justice Chris Maxwell AC delivering his speech at the 2019 Law Oration
Life as a barrister
June 28, 2019
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Life as a barrister
June 28, 2019

We asked experienced barrister Nick Papas QC about his practice, some of his best and worst moments, and what it means to be a barrister

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Nick Papas QC presenting
Victoria Law Foundation is building its research team
June 20, 2019
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Victoria Law Foundation is building its research team
June 20, 2019

Victoria Law Foundation is delighted to announce two new appointments to our Research team.

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Law of contempt - does it need fixing?
June 4, 2019
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Law of contempt - does it need fixing?
June 4, 2019

Law of contempt - does it need fixing? If you’re involved in court proceedings, it’s important to unde...

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Law Week Law Talks 2019
June 3, 2019
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Law Week Law Talks 2019
June 3, 2019

We had a full house of 220 students attending from 12 schools, including some who had travelled from Hamilton.

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Cardinal George Pell – what next?
June 3, 2019
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Cardinal George Pell – what next?
June 3, 2019

The next instalment in the legal saga that has mesmerised and shocked the public as well as Catholics worldwide, is about to begin.

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How Victorians experience and resolve family problems

Our companion PULS In brief publications reveal that family problems, though less common, are Victoria’s most damaging legal issues with the highest unmet need.