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Housing and tenancy
Courts and tribunals
Social housing
VCAT
Key Findings - VCAT hearing observations dataset
This research identifies differences in outcomes for tenants and residents under increasingly varied social housing arrangements.
Report
Grants
January 29, 2025
Criminal and civil courts
Access to Justice
The Review: Class Actions in Australia 2023-2024
This PDF document provides insight into some Class Actions that occurred between the year/s 2023-2024.
Website
Learn
January 24, 2025
Access to Justice
Belinda Lo slides from the December 2024 Research Network event
Presentation slides from the December 2024 Research Network webinar from Belinda Lo.
Presentation
Research
December 11, 2024
Access to Justice
Chris Povey slides from the December 2024 Research Network event
Presentation slides from the December 2024 Research Network webinar from Chris Povey.
Presentation
Research
December 11, 2024
VCE Legal Studies
VCE Legal Studies Unit 4
Case Study: Mcbain v Victoria
A case study on one of the most pertinent examples of precedent and the interpretation of laws.
Study Notes
Learn
November 19, 2024
VCE Legal Studies
Case Study: Grant v Australian Knitting Mills
A case study on one of the most pertinent examples of precedent and the interpretation of laws.
Study Notes
Learn
November 19, 2024
VCE Legal Studies
Death At Blue Hills - A Model Criminal Trial
VCE Legal Studies: A model trial designed to help students understand the processes of a trial in action and how the parties engage with the court.
Teaching Kit
Learn
November 19, 2024
VCE Legal Studies
Death At Blue Hills - Explanatory Notes Part 1
Explanatory notes for model trial: Death at Blue Hills, including explanations about the role's of the court room during a criminal trial.
Teaching Kit
Learn
November 19, 2024
VCE Legal Studies
Death At Blue Hills - Explanatory Notes Part 2
Explanatory notes for model trial: Death at Blue Hills, including explanations the rules of evidence in Victoria's legal system.
Teaching Kit
Learn
November 19, 2024
Better information
Legal education
Social media
Screenshot this! Q&A
Questions submitted by attendees of the Enhancing Engagement webinar in November 2024, 'Screenshot this!'
Document
Events
November 14, 2024
Better information
Social media
Legal education
Screenshot this! Using social media for legal education slides
Slide presentation from the November 2024 Enhancing Engagement webinar.
Presentation
Events
November 13, 2024
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2023-24 Annual Report
Through research, education and grants we continued to build the evidence, skills, connections and resources to improve access to justice for all Victorians.
Annual report
VLF
October 31, 2024
Consent
Consent Compass: Navigating Sex, Pleasure and the Law
Consent Compass provides practical resources, online learning and expert information to support discussions with young people about sex, pleasure and the law.
Resource Hub
Learn
October 31, 2024
Courts and tribunals
Housing and tenancy
Going to VCAT
Tenants Victoria walk renters through the entire process of going to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) – from gathering the necessary documents to understanding what happens during a hearing.
Video
Learn
October 21, 2024
Governance
Victoria Law Foundation Gifts Register 2023-24
Document
VLF
October 3, 2024
Legal capability
Lived experience
Monique
While supporting her daughter through a liver transplant, Monique was unable to vote and received a fine. Managing fines is a common everyday legal problem. Unable to pay the fine, Monique shares how she resolved this issue with local legal assistance.
Video
Research
September 10, 2024
Legal capability
Lived experience
Ray
Ray experienced bill shock after some home maintenance and is struggling with the issue due to financial hardship. Managing unexpected bills is a common everyday legal problem. Ray shares how he may have to get a loan to pay for the increased expense.
Video
Research
September 10, 2024
Legal capability
Lived experience
Debbie
When her husband passed away, Debbie was left with a large debt to pay back. Managing debt is a common everyday legal problem. Debbie shares how with local legal assistance, she was able to reduce the amount owed and resolve the issue.
Video
Research
September 10, 2024
Legal capability
Lived experience
Ruby
Young apprentice Ruby wasn’t receiving pay slips from her employer. Understanding your rights is a common everyday legal problem. Ruby shares how timely advice from multiple sources, helped to navigate the legal issues.
Video
Research
September 10, 2024
Legal capability
Lived experience
Rem
Rem faced financial and legal language challenges when her daughter was part of a school altercation. Finding the right help is key to resolving many everyday legal problems. Rem shares the importance of understanding the legal issue and finding assistance that is committed to your cause.
Video
Research
September 10, 2024
Legal capability
Research
PULS
Understanding the Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS) Volume 3
Explore the key findings, themes and directions of PULS Volume 3, A New Perspective on Legal Need and Legal Capability.
Video
Research
September 10, 2024
Legal assistance
PULS
Data systems and processes
National Legal Assistance Partnership data and reporting: Essential ingredients
VLF priorities for and sequencing of data and reporting requirements to support future National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP) and wider national legal assistance policy and services.
Submission
VLF
August 22, 2024
Legal capability
Research
PULS
A first look at the Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS) Volume 3
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS) Volume 3 has just been released, here's a first look at some of the key findings.
Video
Research
August 21, 2024
Data
Guide to using the Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS) dataset
A brief guide to the PULS dataset and its content. Using the annotated questionnaire in conjunction with the dataset is the easiest way to conduct quick and accurate analyses.
Guide
Research
August 20, 2024
How do 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.