Second review of project activities and outcomes.
During the annual practising certificate renewal process we asked lawyers to tell us about their ancestry, country of birth and the languages they speak. Information was provided on a voluntary basis and 86% of lawyers answered one or more of the diversity or language questions.
We are committed to providing an accessible, responsive service to all Victorians. While the majority of people communicate with us in a courteous manner, a small number of individuals can sometimes be angry, frustrated or distressed or act in other ways that may be challenging.
We recognise that people who demonstrate challenging behaviour often have a legitimate grievance and we will continue to deal with complaints on their merits. Our officers will treat people who contact us with courtesy, and we expect this courtesy to be returned.
This section provides information for the community about the VLSB+C's views on current issues.
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.
Reducing Recidivism Report, Jesuit Social Services, July 2020
inLanguage, inCulture, inTouch Report, InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence, December 2016
Central Highlands HJP Final Report, Federation University, January 2018
