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Justice at a disadvantage: What we know now about legal need, capability and multiple disadvantage
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
Short paper
December 9, 2025
Justice at a disadvantage: What we know now about legal need, capability and multiple disadvantage
December 2025

This short paper investigates the interplay of disadvantage, legal need, and legal capability in Victorians experiencing legal problems.

Short paper
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
Resolution and outcomes of family problems
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
In Brief
October 9, 2025
Resolution and outcomes of family problems
October 2025

A PULS In brief publication about the resolution and outcomes of family problems exploring how Victorians experience and resolve their family problems.

In Brief
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
Prevalence and impact of family problems
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
In Brief
October 9, 2025
Prevalence and impact of family problems
October 2025

A PULS In brief publication about the prevalence and impact of family problems exploring how Victorians experience and resolve their family problems.

In Brief
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
Access to just this? Eligibility for legal aid in Australia and its implications
June 2025

This paper discusses the challenges and implications of legal aid eligibility in Australia and calls for increased funding, less stringent means tests, and redesigned entry points to legal assistance, to improve access to justice.

Paper
PULS Volume 3: A New Perspective on Legal Need and Legal Capability - Report summary
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
Summary
June 2, 2025
PULS Volume 3: A New Perspective on Legal Need and Legal Capability - Report summary
June 2025

This summary looks at how PULS volume 3 demonstrates that legal capability matters and suggests new directions for reform to enable public legal assistance services to best meet people’s needs.

Summary
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
PULS Volume 2: Understanding and Capability - Report summary
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
Summary
June 2, 2025
PULS Volume 2: Understanding and Capability - Report summary
June 2025

This summary looks at both the diversity of capability in the population and the range of problem types as identified in PULS Volume 2

Summary
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
PULS Volume 1: Everyday Problems and Legal Need - Report summary
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
Summary
June 2, 2025
PULS Volume 1: Everyday Problems and Legal Need - Report summary
June 2025

This summary looks at key areas explored through the questionnaire in the survey and reveals some notable insights from PULS Vol 1.

Summary
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
Are legal problems bad for your health? Are health issues bad for your law?
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS)
Short paper
April 16, 2025
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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.