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Explore our range of publications interrogating the legal need, capability and access to justice.
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Justice at a disadvantage: What we know now about legal need, capability and multiple disadvantage
Investigating the interplay of disadvantage, legal need, and legal capability in Victorians experiencing legal problems.
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Resolution and outcomes of family problems
Exploring the resolution and outcomes of Victorian's experience of family problems.
In Brief
Prevalence and impact of family problems
Exploring the prevalence and impact of Victorian's experience of family problems.
In Brief
Access to just this? Eligibility for legal aid in Australia and its implications
The challenges and implications of legal aid eligibility in Australia and calls for reform to improve access to justice.
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PULS Volume 3: A New Perspective on Legal Need and Legal Capability - Report summary
Demonstrating that legal capability matters and suggests new directions for reform to best meet people’s needs, as identified in PULS Volume 3.
Summary
PULS Volume 2: Understanding and Capability - Report summary
The diversity of capability in the population and the range of problem types, as identified in PULS Volume 2.
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PULS Volume 1: Everyday Problems and Legal Need - Report summary
The key areas explored in the survey and some notable insights from PULS Volume 1.
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Are legal problems bad for your health? Are health issues bad for your law?
People with physical and mental health issues fare badly at law. Responding to the evidence through effective policy and practices could make a significant difference to many people.
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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.