May 23, 2023
Budget Response: Community Legal Centres not forgotten in lean budget, but areas of need remain unmet
The Federation of Community Legal Centres has welcomed continued funding to the community legal sector in the Victorian Government’s 2023 budget and is pleased to see some funding for some specific programs, including the provision of legal services in the State’s Specialist Family Violence Courts.
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May 22, 2023
Statement on mental health reform
It is essential that people living with mental health problems of emotional distress have access to the legal support they need as part of a responsive and integrated system in Victoria.
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May 19, 2023
Statement on core funding for the community legal sector
In our 2023/4 budget submission, we’re asking for an additional boost of core funding over four years to strengthen the security of community legal sector funding in Victoria, and to enable the community legal sector to expand to meet increasing demand.
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May 16, 2023
Statement on funding of legal services at Specialist Family Violence Courts
The Royal Commission was established in 2015 after a number of family violence-related deaths in Victoria, most notably the tragic death of Luke Batty. The Commission made 227 recommendations to reduce the impact of family violence in Victoria, including the establishment of Specialist Family Violence Courts (SFCVs) at all major courts in Victoria.
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May 02, 2023
Let’s go with the science – raise the age of criminal responsibility and invest in rehabilitative and therapeutic responses for young people now
Last week, the Victorian Government announced it would raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years in 2024, and to 14 years by 2027 with exceptions for some offences. Although progress has been made, it is important to note this falls short the international standard and medical advice.
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