July 29, 2024
Kids belong in classrooms and playgrounds, not police stations and prisons
When Sam* was 14, he was charged with unlicensed driving for riding a bicycle with a motor attached to it. Sam had been gifted the bicycle for his birthday, and had not realised that driving it was an offence.
Sam was sent a court summons, but due to disruption to his living situation caused by family violence, Sam never received the notice, therefore missing his court appearance.
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June 20, 2024
Youth Justice Bill promises critical reforms, but should be strengthened
The Victorian Government’s Youth Justice Bill 2024 introduced into parliament on Tuesday offers an opportunity to create systemic changes to children currently funnelled into criminal law systems and prisons.
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May 31, 2024
Australia one step closer to enshrining Human Rights in law
The Federation of Community Legal Centres welcomes the recommendation of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry into Australia’s human rights framework to legislate an Australian Human Rights Act.
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May 30, 2024
Funding model for legal assistance inadequate, independent review finds
An independent review of legal service funding by Dr Warren Mundy has found that current levels of funding are insufficient to meet Australia’s legal assistance needs.
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May 13, 2024
Australia needs a Human Rights Act now
Our society is one where every child should have a great education, regardless of their postcode, and where every individual has quality healthcare and a safe and secure place to call home, regardless of their bank balance. But that isn’t a reality for everyone.
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