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Far West Regional Law Soc roundtable focuses on access to justice

Far West Regional Law Soc roundtable focuses on access to justice

NSW Law Soc, Legal Aid NSW and Aboriginal Legal Service leaders will take part in the discussion

Women’s Legal Services Australia executive officer on why gender inequality is still a challenge

Women’s Legal Services Australia executive officer on why gender inequality is still a challenge

Lara Freidin believes that pro bono assistance from the profession can go a long way

Law Council of Australia calls for financial incentives to boost legal services in rural areas

Law Council of Australia calls for financial incentives to boost legal services in rural areas

Less than 10% of solicitors practise in regional, remote, and rural areas

Law Council of Australia criticizes newly passed Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions) Act

Law Council of Australia criticizes newly passed Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions) Act

There are risks in not providing ample time for consultation and scrutiny of bills, council says

New report highlights critical need to boost legal aid funding

New report highlights critical need to boost legal aid funding

Report shows $484 million in funding per year is required to meet unmet demand for legal aid