Legal aid funding for family law and family violence welcomed

NLA has welcomed the confirmation of ongoing additional funding for legal assistance within the family law system in the October Budget.

New appointment to provide strategic leadership at NLA

Louise Glanville, Chair of National Legal Aid (NLA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine McKernan to the newly created position of Executive Director, NLA.

National Legal Aid calls for commitment to raise the age to 14

NLA said the recent commitment by Attorneys-General to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 12 was a positive step, but that it should be raised to 14 years.

A free national service that provides independent information and legal advice to support Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans to share their experiences with the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

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 is a free national legal service that provides information and advice to members of the public who want to participate in the Disability Royal Commission.

Family Violence Law Help is a national website for people wanting to understand domestic and family violence, the law and where to get help.