
National coercive control training now available and free to all Australian lawyers
A consortium of leading legal organisations has launched two free online training courses to help lawyers across Australia identify and respond to coercive control.
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Victorian Budget confirms short‑term funding for Victims Legal Service
Victorian Budget confirms two years of funding for the Victims Legal Service, but short‑term support falls short as demand and costs continue to rise.
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Victoria repeals harmful laws that permanently separated families
The Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Stability) Bill 2025 is now in effect in Victoria. This landmark reform strengthens fairness and humanity in Victoria’s child protection system.
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New family violence laws in Victoria mean stronger protections for victim-survivors
New Victorian family violence laws require police and courts to consider the full context before issuing safety notices, helping prevent misidentification and protect victim‑survivors.
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Women’s Legal Service Victoria stands with First Peoples on the journey to Treaty
Women’s Legal Service Victoria supports Victoria's First Peoples’ Assembly and Treaty process, standing with First Nations communities for justice, truth and self‑determination.
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Women's Legal Service Victoria celebrates over four decades of service
Women’s Legal Service Victoria celebrates more than 40 years of advancing gender equality, supporting women to access justice and live free from violence.
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Access to simpler property settlements now available nationally — a Women’s Legal initiative
A Women’s Legal initiative designed to reduce harm, delay and unfair outcomes in family law property disputes is now available across the country.
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