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Measuring legal capability

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Recent publications

Access to just this? Eligibility for legal aid in Australia and its implications

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.

A New Perspective on Legal Need and Legal Capability - Report summary

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.

Understanding and Capability - Report summary

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

Recent learning resources

The Mabo Case from Terra Nullius to Native Title

Dr Bryan Keon-Cohen’s account and perspective during his time as junior barrister in the case.

Franklin Dam Case

Dr Bryan Keon-Cohen’s recollections of the Tasmanian Dam case reflecting on the legal strategy, courtroom experience, and broader implications of the case.

Victoria's Legal System booklet

An easy-to-understand guide explaining how the legal system works in Victoria.

Everyday Legal Grant

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Recent case studies

Health justice partnerships: powered by people, backed by data

First Step Legal implemented data-driven practices to evaluate the effectiveness of the health justice partnership model in Victoria.

Addressing the legal need of migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence

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.

Pathway to Safety

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.

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The hidden legal crisis in rental housing

Join us to discuss the critical links between housing insecurity and legal need.

International Access to Justice Forum 2025

The Forum will bring together a diverse group of experts interested in access to justice.

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Review of the Adoption Act Report

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