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New research shows Legal Aid on the brink of failure amid rising demand
National Legal Aid commissioned Impact Economics to provide updated modelling of the 2014 Productivity Commission Access to Justice Report recommendations as they pertain to Legal Aid. This report – Justice on the Brink – estimates that an increase of $484 million in Legal Aid funding per year is required to address the gaps identified in the Productivity Commission Report.
22/11/2023
National Legal Aid welcomes the passing of the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023
National Legal Aid welcomes the passing of the Family Law Amendment Bill in Parliament today.
27/07/2023
First Nations voices at the centre of With You Training
First Nations lawyers, psychologists and people with a lived experience of trauma gather to ensure First Nations voices are at the centre of With You Training.
10/10/2023
Robodebt report highlights the connection between the public good and legal assistance
National Legal Aid welcomes the final report of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme and calls for the implementation of all 57 recommendations including a review of funding for legal assistance.
27/07/2023
Legal assistance review is the opportunity to deliver access to justice as demand grows during tough times
Australia’s leading legal assistance and peak professional representative bodies are calling on the Commonwealth Government to keep justice within reach of our most disadvantaged, ahead of its mid-cycle review of funding for legal assistance services.
20/06/2023
Legal assistance services look to the National Legal Assistance partnership Review as an opportunity for vital investment
National Legal Aid welcomes the significant Budget commitment to ending violence against women and children and its focus on ending violence against First Nations women and children.
10/05/2023
Family Law changes are supported by key legal assistance services
National Legal Aid has joined with Women’s Legal Services Australia in support of the Family Law Amendment Bill.
09/05/23
NLA supports findings of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor’s Review
National Legal Aid supports the findings of the Independent National Security Monitor’s Review and calls for urgent consideration of its recommendations.
20/04/2023
Major Resources
NLA Strategic Plan
Our purpose is to lead and encourage a national system of legal aid which allows economically disadvantaged people to obtain access to justice and to provide a forum for engagement at a national level.
National Partnership Agreement on Legal Assistance Services
This Agreement will facilitate access to justice for disadvantaged people in Australia through the delivery of legal assistance services.
National Initiatives
Defence & Veterans Legal Service
A free national service that provides independent information and legal advice to support Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans, as well as their families, carers and supporters, to safely share their experiences with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Simple, smart separation
A ground-breaking new service has been launched to help separating couples resolve their disagreements online. amica is a simple, affordable and quick way for couples to agree on parenting, property and money issues when they separate.
Your Story Disability Legal Support
A free national legal service that provides information and advice to members of the public who want to participate in the Disability Royal Commission.
This service is a joint initiative of National Legal Aid and National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services.
Family Violence Law Help
Family Violence Law Help is a national website for people wanting to understand domestic and family violence, the law and where to get help. This website was developed by the Domestic Violence Unit of Legal Aid NSW on behalf of National Legal Aid.