August 17, 2023
Proposed bail reform a step in the right direction – but more is needed to fix Victoria’s broken bail system
It has now been six months since Coroner McGregor handed down his scathing assessment of Victoria’s bail regime. In his findings into the passing of proud Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson, who passed away in custody while on remand for alleged offences related to shoplifting, the Coroner described Victoria’s bail regime as a ‘complete and unmitigated disaster’.
READ MOREJuly 26, 2023
Federation and South-East Monash Legal Services speak at Public Hearing for the Inquiry into Current and Proposed Sexual Consent Laws
On 26 July, Louisa Gibbs, CEO at the Federation, joined Ashleigh Newnham, Director of Advocacy and Development at South-East Monash Legal Service to speak at the Public Hearing for the Inquiry into Current and Proposed Sexual Consent Laws in Australia.
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June 21, 2023
Funding of $1.8m granted to strengthen community climate resilience in Yarra Ranges and Campaspe Shire
The Commonwealth Government’s National Emergency Management Agency has granted $1.8 million to assist communities in Yarra Ranges and Campaspe Shire to build resilience to future climate disasters through the Disaster Ready Fund.
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June 19, 2023
Community Legal Centres outline sector roadmap at launch of 10-Year Plan
On 19 June, the Victorian community legal sector came together to launch its sector-wide 10-Year Plan.
READ MOREJune 16, 2023
Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes meets with Community Legal Centres at fifth Roundtable
On 14 June, Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes joined Victorian Community Legal Centres for our fifth Roundtable event. The session was an opportunity for the sector to share insights about how current laws, policies and systems are operating in communities, and engage in dialogue with the Attorney-General to achieve best outcomes for Victorians.
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