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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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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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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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.
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Findings of Pilot Victorian Legal Understanding and Lawyer Use Survey released
The VLSB+C’s newly established Legal Services Research Centre has today published its first research findings in ‘The Report of the Pilot Victorian Legal Understanding and Lawyer Use (V-LULU) Survey’.
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New tool to improve wellbeing in legal workplaces
The Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner has launched a practical tool that equips leaders of legal workplaces to take effective action to safeguard their own wellbeing and that of their staff.
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New lawyer representative member for the Victorian Legal Services Board
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gabi Crafti SC as an advocate lawyer representative member of the Victorian Legal Services Board.