Victoria's legal system
Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.
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Victoria's laws come from several different sources — the Australian Constitution, Victorian and federal legislation, and common law.
Victoria's laws come from several different sources — the Australian Constitution, Victorian and federal legislation, and common law.
Courts and tribunals apply the law in Victoria and throughout Australia.
Courts and tribunals apply the law in Victoria and throughout Australia.
Many government bodies and institutions deal with the law and law-related matters - here are some of the most significant.
Many government bodies and institutions deal with the law and law-related matters - here are some of the most significant.
Victoria is home to many statutory and independent bodies that offer free or low-cost legal services.
Victoria is home to many statutory and independent bodies that offer free or low-cost legal services.
Before old laws are amended or new laws are made, a number of organisations and bodies undertake considerable consultation, research and planning.
Before old laws are amended or new laws are made, a number of organisations and bodies undertake considerable consultation, research and planning.
In Victoria, legal professionals work across many organisations and bodies, as well as providing advice and appearing in court.
In Victoria, legal professionals work across many organisations and bodies, as well as providing advice and appearing in court.
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Funded projects will investigate a civil legal problem or issue, develop data and research capability, and develop new approaches and services to better understand and respond to community legal need.
Hear from leading access to justice scholar Professor Emily Taylor Poppe, in discussion with VLF’s Hugh McDonald and Lynne Haultain, on where access to justice is headed and needs to be.
And that’s a close to Victorian Law Week 2025! After more than 100 events across metropolitan and regional Victoria, thousands of people had the opportunity to learn what to do and where to get help when life and the law meet.
Funding to building legal capability
Our grants prioritise projects that improve understanding of legal need and capability and increase opportunities for Victorians to resolve their everyday legal issues.