Access to justice
Report
The benefits of providing access to justice
Legal Aid Commissions (LACs) are independent statutory bodies that deliver Legal Aid services. LACs are the main providers of legal assistance services in Australia and are responsible for nearly all the legal assistance representation services at courts and tribunals. This report estimates the economic benefit delivered by Legal Aid services that are funded by the...
Report
Mixed bunch: the use and utility of administrative data in dispute and complaint resolution bodies in Victoria
Dispute and complaint resolution bodies are a vital part of the Victorian justice system, providing access to civil justice for thousands of Victorians. While they have a vibrant political and policy history, their establishment and functions have been organic and piecemeal. This report is an important first step in exploring how existing administrative data might...
Strategy
A plan for Aboriginal justice in Victoria
The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service was formed almost 50 years ago to ensure Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people had access to high-quality legal services that are culturally safe and holistic. This document outlines their plans for reform of criminal justice in Victoria.
Report
The Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS) annotated questionnaire
This document sets out the full text and routing of the PULS questionnaire, along with commentary on the theoretical background to questions, rationale for their inclusion, details of technical development, references to relevant past studies, as well as PULS showcards.
Report
Police responses to domestic and family violence
This audit assesses whether the NSW Police Force has effective systems, processes, resources and capability to respond to domestic and family violence events in New South Wales.