Legal Aid
Govt's $96m legal aid boost questioned
Legal aid lawyers do not believe the government's biggest top-up to the courts in more than a decade will help the people who need it most. Audio
Govt's legal aid budget boost questioned
Legal aid lawyers do not believe the Government's biggest top-up to the Courts in more than a decade will help the people who need it most. Audio
Legal aid rules not failing domestic violence victims says minister
The Justice Minister is defending the legal aid system against accusations that it discriminates against victims of domestic violence. Audio
Legal aid rules hurting domestic violence victims
Legal experts say hundreds of victims of domestic violence can't get protection orders because of tough legal aid rules. Audio
Legal aid rules hurting domestic violence victims
Legal experts say hundreds of victims of domestic violence can't get protection orders because of tough legal aid rules. Audio
Legal aid threshold may prevent access to protection orders
The Government's proposed overhaul of laws dealing with domestic violence has been welcomed by many advocates working in the sector. Audio
The Law Society warns DIY law is not good justice
More people are defending themselves in court, is tipping the scales of justice, clogging up the system and causing trials to fall over. Audio
