We know most instances of sexual harassment in the law go unreported – and we want this to change. That’s why we’re increasing the pathways you can take to reach us if you have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment.
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Warning – escrow agreements used for potential investment scam and money laundering
We are aware of recent instances where law practices appear to have unwittingly used their trust account to facilitate investment scams and money laundering.
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New report examines sexual harassment in the legal profession in Victoria
The Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner’s independent Legal Services Research Centre (LSRC) has published Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession: Findings from the 2025 Victorian Lawyer Census.
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Victoria’s legal regulator driving meaningful and lasting change for lawyers and the wider community
The Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSB+C) annual report has been tabled in Parliament today.
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New lay member for the Victorian Legal Services Board
We are pleased to welcome Bronwen Bock to the Victorian Legal Services Board following her appointment on Tuesday 14 October by the Lieutenant-Governor, as the Governor in Council’s deputy.
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Allegations of misappropriation of investment funds by Mr John Adams (deceased) of AMS Ivanhoe Lawyers
Update 22 October 2025: The VLSB+C has completed its investigation into the operation of the mortgage and loan business (the Loan Business) overseen by Mr John Adams (deceased) at AMS Ivanhoe Lawyers (AMS).
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Wellbeing Guidelines for Legal Workplaces CPD event
Thursday 23 October, 1pm-2pm. At this free webinar, run in partnership with the Law Institute of Victoria, hear from the Dr Carly Schrever and our guest panel about the Wellbeing Guidelines for Legal Workplaces
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Commissioner Update - October 2025
Our October Commissioner Update is out now. Highlights include: our new wellbeing guidelines, introducing the Legal Services Research Centre, case studies on misuse of AI and sexual harassment - and more.
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Statement on the ‘Mr Dayal’ matter
On 19 August 2025, the Victorian Legal Services Board varied the practising certificate of the Victorian legal practitioner identified by the Federal Circuit and Family Court as ‘Mr Dayal’ in Dayal [2024] FedCFamC2F 1166.
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New independent research centre to boost access to justice for Victorians
The Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner has today launched the Legal Services Research Centre, a new centre undertaking independent research to help make justice more accessible and equitable.