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Reinforce and OPA produced two new brochures to highlight the importance of clear and respectful communication in medical situations.

November 1, 2019
Grants
Disability
Legal assistance
The rights of people to make their own medical decisions
November 1, 2019
Grants

A highly distinguished panel of experts explored whether suppression orders are supporting or distorting justice for our 2019 Law and You Forum.

October 24, 2019
Courts and tribunals
The 2019 Law and You Forum explores suppression orders in Victoria
October 24, 2019
Event

We sat down with Chair of the Adult Parole Board, His Honour Peter Couzens, to hear first-hand what they do and the challenges involved.

October 10, 2019
Courts and tribunals
Criminal law
Incarceration
About the Adult Parole Board
October 10, 2019
Learn

Most Australians think courts are inaccessible and lawyers are costly, complex and slow to resolve problems. These are the key findings of 'Law…What is it good for? How people see the law, lawyers and courts in Australia', the first research report from the Victoria Law Foundation.

October 2, 2019
Legal capability
Legal need
Many Australians feel locked out of legal help
October 2, 2019
Research

Connecting magistrates and lawyers with members of the African community to address their concerns about the high incarceration rates of African young people in our legal system.

September 10, 2019
Grants
Legal assistance
Rights
Local workshop connects the courts with the African community to address concerns
September 10, 2019
Grants

Gateway LLEN has launched new resources in partnership with Victoria Police to tackle the issue of car theft and culpable driving by young people.

September 6, 2019
Young people
Criminal law
Preventing motor vehicle crime by young people
September 6, 2019
Learn

We sat down with former County Court Judge Ms Jane Patrick to hear her insights and reflections on the role.

August 21, 2019
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Reflections from a former County Court judge
August 21, 2019
Learn

Honourable Justice Chris Maxwell AC, President of the Court of Appeal, delivers his speech at the 2019 Law Oration

August 15, 2019
Courts and tribunals
Watch the 2019 Law Oration
August 15, 2019
Event

We asked experienced barrister Nick Papas QC about his practice, some of his best and worst moments, and what it means to be a barrister

June 28, 2019
Legal profession
Life as a barrister
June 28, 2019
Learn

Victoria Law Foundation is delighted to announce two new appointments to our Research team.

June 20, 2019
General
Victoria Law Foundation is building its research team
June 20, 2019
Research

Law of contempt - does it need fixing? If you’re involved in court proceedings, it’s important to unde...

June 4, 2019
Courts and tribunals
Legal capability
Law of contempt - does it need fixing?
June 4, 2019
Learn

The next instalment in the legal saga that has mesmerised and shocked the public as well as Catholics worldwide, is about to begin.

June 3, 2019
General
Courts and tribunals
Criminal law
Child protection
Cardinal George Pell – what next?
June 3, 2019
Learn

We had a full house of 220 students attending from 12 schools, including some who had travelled from Hamilton.

June 3, 2019
Law Talk
Law Week
Law Week Law Talks 2019
June 3, 2019
Event

Colourful characters, crime and consequence – law on the small screen is the second Law Week podcast by Victoria Law Foundation.

May 30, 2019
Law Week
The second Law Week podcast is out now!
May 30, 2019
Event

Law Week 2019 is done and I’d like to extend my warm thanks to everyone who came along to the event.

May 22, 2019
Law Week
Thanks from the Executive Director
May 22, 2019
Event

The LGBTIQ Legal Service is a finalist for Community Lawyer or Organisation of the Year at the 2019 Victorian Legal Awards.

May 17, 2019
LGBTIQ
Legal assistance
Rights
Congratulations LGBTIQ Legal Service
May 17, 2019
VLF
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A New Perspective on Legal Need and Legal Capability is now available

The third report from the Public Understanding of Law Survey explores how attitudes, skills and confidence matter in satisfactorily resolving justiciable issues.