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More and more Victorians are feeling the impacts of the state’s growing housing crisis. That’s why the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner is interested in addressing the associated legal problems. We asked consumer rights advocate and lawyer Gerard Brody to explore the legal sector’s role in improving housing security in Victoria.

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Advancing housing justice: The opportunity for legal services to improve access to housing

This 2024 report explores the legal issues associated with Victoria’s housing crisis.

Risk Outlook 2024

Commissioner's introduction

Welcome to the VLSB+C’s Risk Outlook 2024, our second annual overview of the risks facing the legal sector in Victoria.

All businesses and service providers are exposed to risks that need to be identified and controlled, and legal practices are no exception.

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Risk Outlook

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Lawyer wellbeing research and projects

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Lawyer Wellbeing Systems Theory of Change

A new framework for change in lawyer wellbeing

Our co-developed roadmap for system-level change in lawyer wellbeing is designed to guide practical action and lasting improvements to wellbeing within the legal profession.

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2019 Lawyer wellbeing project report

In 2019 we launched our Lawyer Wellbeing Project with the aim of deepening our understanding of lawyers’ experience of mental health and wellbeing across their careers. We interviewed 37 people working across the profession, including law students, early career lawyers, solicitors, barristers and retired and current judicial officers, as well as those working in organisations involved in the regulation and training of legal professionals. 

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New legal funding stream a game changer for regional Victorians

Eight community organisations are set to share in a $7 million funding boost, enabling them to provide vital legal services across regional and metropolitan Victoria.

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Survey on supervised legal practise

Be a part of VLSB+C's new phase of research.

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Commissioner Update - March 2024

In this issue: Safeguarding against cybercrime | Wellness for Law Forum | PC renewal | SLP survey | End of CPD year | End of trust year and more.

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