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.
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.
This summary looks at both the diversity of capability in the population and the range of problem types as identified in PULS Volume 2
Bryan Keon-Cohen discusses the history of Australian referendums, including the 2023 Voice referendum.
Bryan Keon-Cohen on law reform in Australia
Consent Compass provides practical resources, online learning and expert information to support discussions with young people about sex, pleasure and the law.
Northern Community Legal Centre and the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights unpack the range of process issues and barriers to participation faced by culturally and linguistically diverse women within Melbourne’s North-West.
Peninsula Community Legal Centre created an online tool to guide support workers through the complex application process for women whose visa status is dependent on their partner to remain in Australia and leave the abusive relationship.
Springvale Monash Legal Service developed a profile of wage theft and underpayment recovery actions through analysis of administrative data, case characteristics and outcomes.
The Forum will bring together a diverse group of experts interested in access to justice.
Information on being granted a diversion program.
Events, information and resources to understand Victoria's legal system and where the law can help.
