The National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) has welcomed the Final Report released yesterday by the Senate Finance and Public Administration Committee into ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experience of law enforcement and justice services’. The Report contains a … Continue reading
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One year until crippling cuts to legal assistance sector
Today marks exactly one year until crippling 30% cuts to Commonwealth funding for Community Legal Centres of $34.83 million (over 3 years) take effect. The National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) has called on both major parties to make … Continue reading
Access to Justice Election Scorecard
The Access to Justice Election Scorecard highlights where the major political parties in Australia stand on funding Community Legal Centres and other legal assistance services. The results show the Greens are the best performing party when it comes to prioritising funding … Continue reading
Last chance for parties to prioritise legal help for vulnerable people
The peak bodies for legal assistance services today joined forces calling for all parties to prioritise funding for vital legal services ahead of the Federal Election this weekend. The National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC), National Family Violence Prevention … Continue reading
Open letter from Pro Bono Practices in Australian Law firms
Below is an open letter from Pro Bono Practices in Australian Law firms in support of an adequately funded legal assistance sector. 20 June 2016 Pro Bono and the Legal Assistance Sector In 2015, leaders of pro bono practices at … Continue reading
Media Release: Community Lawyers vital in assisting people experiencing elder abuse
The National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) today acknowledged the importance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in raising awareness of the abuses – physical, social, financial, psychological or sexual, which older people may experience. Community Legal Centres (CLCs) … Continue reading
Media Release: Community Lawyers welcome ALP funding commitment but more to do
The National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) today welcomed the Australian Labor Party’s reiteration of its commitment to funding and support for community legal centres. Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC MP today announced further details of the ALP’s policy … Continue reading
Useful resources
These are some resources you may find useful when discussing the Community Law Australia – Fund Equal Justice Campaign. Open each link to access: Fund Equal Justice Placard Briefing Paper for MPs National Association of Community Legal Centres Federal Budget … Continue reading
Media Release: Free legal help for children, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and consumers under threat
The National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) today called on the Commonwealth Government to continue and increase funding for national Community Legal Centres (CLCs). There are almost 200 Community Legal Centres across Australia, including a small number of national … Continue reading
Media Release: Community Lawyers Welcome Funding Reprieve from Tasmanian Government
The National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) and Community Legal Centres Tasmania (CLC Tas) today welcomed the announcement by the Tasmanian Government as part of last night’s Budget to provide emergency top up funding to three community legal centres … Continue reading