Climate justice a hot topic in record grants round
We're investing a record $8 million in community-led projects that will deliver fairer and more accessible justice where it is needed most.
We're investing a record $8 million in community-led projects that will deliver fairer and more accessible justice where it is needed most.
As well as protecting and empowering consumers, and improving legal practice and ethics, the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner has a third area of responsibility: to improve access to justice.
In this issue: our new Access to Justice Policy Statement | Cybersecurity and trust accounts | Guidance on professional boundaries | Owning up to your mistakes and more.
Time is running out to renew your practising certificate.
Two new lawyer members have been appointed to the Victorian Legal Services Board, along with the reappointment of an existing lawyer member.
The May Commissioner Update features our first ever Risk Outlook, a statement on the Human Source Management Act 2023 and more.
While the Human Source Management Act 2023 permits police to register lawyers as human sources and use privileged information in specific circumstances, it does not change lawyers’ regulatory and professional obligat
Alexander Pinnock is not a registered legal practitioner and can’t engage in any type of legal practice
A new campaign launched today will help people who are seeking legal advice to better understand their lawyer’s ethical obligations.
Updates and advice for external examiners. In this issue: Upcoming deadlines | Canaries in the Coal Mine 2023 | A new way to contact us | Important reminders for EE reporting | VLSB+C Risk Outlook and more.