Innovation

Innovation in Legal practice

The Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner (VLSBC) sees the value in innovation. As the regulator, we encourage lawyers to look for new ways to streamline and improve their practice. We also wish to encourage the development of legal services that are more affordable and accessible to a greater range of people in the community.

Last updated on 20 February 2023

For the record

This section provides information for the community about the VLSB+C's views on current issues.

Updated statement on Dean Hadjina

22 January 2026

A former Victorian lawyer has been jailed for more than four years and can no longer practise law after stealing more than $480,000 from a client experiencing significant vulnerability.

Last updated on 11 March 2026

Keeping Women Out of the Justice System

In 2017, in response to the rising rates of women’s incarceration, we identified Keeping Women Out of the Justice System (KWOJS) as a priority-funding theme of our grants program.

Last updated on 02 June 2025