In 2020, Talking Justice will tackle the topic of Press Freedom in Australia, with a panel of guest speakers discussing the role of the press in a free and democratic society. Recent raids by the Australian Federal Police on the ABC and NewsCorp journalists have put a spotlight on the issue of press freedom in Australia. […]
2018-19 ARC Justice Annual Report released
We are pleased to present the 2018-19 ARC Justice Annual Report. For a full overview of what LCCLC and ARC’s other programs have been up to over the past year, Click Here.
Supporting call for a national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
We are proud to support SNAICC’s call for a national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. We need a national independent body that will drive national change, given the over representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the out of home care system nationally. A body that will […]
New gaols or better communities?
The announcement last week that the Andrews Labor Government in Victoria will spend $1.8 billion to build an additional 1,600 prison beds across Victoria, comes in the wake of a huge increase in the number of prisoners awaiting their court date. In Victoria, the number of unsentenced, adult prisoners increased by 196% in the six […]
Christmas and New Year Closure
Our office will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period from 20th December 2019 to the 6th of January 2020. We would like to thank all our clients, supporters, funders, workers and volunteers for their support throughout the year and wish you all a happy festive season. We will respond to any email […]
Employment Opportunity: Intake Lawyer
Intake Lawyer– 0.6 to 1.0 EFT Negotiable Are you seeking an opportunity to apply your legal and people skills in a diverse and stimulating environment that enables access to justice for some of regional Victoria’s most vulnerable community members? We have the role for you! The Bendigo based Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre (a program […]
Employment Opportunity: Legal Intake Officer GVCLC
Legal Intake Officer – 2 positions available sharing 1.6 EFT. Are you seeking an opportunity to apply your legal and people skills in a diverse and stimulating environment that enables access to justice for some of regional Victoria’s most vulnerable community members? We have the role for you! The Shepparton-based Goulburn Valley Community Legal Centre […]
Visit by Victorian Shadow Attorney General
It was great to have the Victorian Shadow Attorney General Edward O’Donoghue visit today and talk to local legal professionals. Discussing issues such as Family Violence, high incarceration rates, diversionary strategies and the proposed Spent Convictions scheme. The group also discussed the need for more support of drug and alcohol and mental health services, working […]
Partial Office Closure 7/8/19
Just letting everyone know, our office will be closed, 7th August from 10:30am – 3pm for internal staff training. Sorry for the inconvenience
Everyone has the right to live their true identity
The ability to live our true identity free from discrimination is something that many of us take for granted. However, for many trans and gender diverse people, this is a right that has had to be fought for. Unfortunately, many forces still challenge this right. The laws of our State should not be one of […]