Plain Language

The law is often complex. Explaining the law in plain language can be challenging.

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Support explaining the law

Many people, including those with good literacy skills, have difficulty reading and understanding written communications about legal matters.

The law is often complex. Explaining the law in plain language can be challenging.

Our interactive online plain language workshops will help you get your message across. Learn how to create clear, engaging and easy-to-read letters, fact sheets and other pieces of legal writing.

Better understand and respond to legal need

Funding and support for new community legal initiatives to support better justice.

Resources

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Resources to help produce more accessible legal information, which empowers more people to understand and engage with the law.

Let us know about your new program, resource or initiative and we’ll help you get the word out!

Learn about the law

Events, information and resources to understand Victoria's legal system and where the law can help.