The December Commissioner Update is out now. Highlights include new supervised legal practice resources, reporting sexual harassment, escrow agreements used for potential investment scam, referring serious misconduct to us.
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Telling us about serious misconduct by lawyers
As Victoria’s legal regulator, we expect lawyers to tell us if they reasonably believe a Victorian lawyer is engaging in serious misconduct. Our new statement sets out what lawyers should tell us about and how to contact us.
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Joint statement on behalf of the legal profession
The VLSB+C, Law Institute of Victoria, Victorian Bar and Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee are united in our shock and sorrow following the horrific attacks that took place at Bondi Beach yesterday evening.
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New lay member for the Victorian Legal Services Board - Dr Alice Parkhill
We are pleased to welcome Dr Alice Parkhill to the Victorian Legal Services Board.
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New resources to support supervised legal practice
We've developed three new resources to support effective supervised legal practice relationships and processes.
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New guidance for lawyers who act in motor vehicle accident claims
In response to the VLSB+C continuing to receive complaints about lawyers who act in motor vehicle accident claims, we have developed updated guidance outlining our expectations.
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Increased pathways for reporting sexual harassment to us
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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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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Warning – escrow agreements used for potential investment scams 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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VLSB+C welcomes the commencement of Victoria’s first Statewide Treaty Agreement
The VLSB+C proudly supports Victoria’s Treaty-making process and welcomes the commencement of the Statewide Treaty on 12 December 2025.