December 10, 2020
Federation applauds Conversion Practices Bill
Victoria needs to support and celebrate those in the community who identify as LGBTIQ+, and pass legislation that bans harmful conversion practices, Federation of Community Legal Centres CEO Ms Serina McDuff has urged.
READ MOREDecember 08, 2020
Abolishing public drunkenness laws a welcome step
The Federation of Community Legal Centres welcomes the State Government’s decision to put health and welfare first as it moves ahead to decriminalise public drunkenness.
READ MORENovember 24, 2020
State Budget a win for a fairer community
The Victorian Government has released a Budget that will help deliver social justice to millions of Victorians ensuring fewer members of our community are left behind as the State recovers from the impact of COVID-19, Federation of Community Legal Centres CEO Serina McDuff said.
READ MORENovember 19, 2020
State’s recovery from COVID needs to protect Victoria’s most vulnerable communities
Victoria needs to ensure all Victorians are supported as it recovers from the impact of COVID-19, especially those who faced greater economic, cultural or social injustice before the pandemic, the Federation of Community Legal Centres has warned.
READ MOREOctober 27, 2020
Spent Convictions Bill could help ease stigma and poverty
A new Bill being introduced into Parliament this week could help end the cycle of poverty and disadvantage for thousands of Victorians and reduce the life-long stigma experienced by those convicted of minor offences.
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