Experience of legal problems tends to change as people move through life. Previous legal needs surveys demonstrate that age is a significant factor in the prevalence and nature of civil legal problems. This briefing paper presents data about the prevalence of justiciable problems among young people (aged 18–24) in Victoria, drawn from the Victoria Law...

The National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP) is an agreement between the Australian government and States and Territories for the provision of Australian government legal assistance funding. This report presents the findings of a recent review, conducted by Dr Warren Mundy, and also outlines 39 recommendations to inform the future funding arrangements when the current NLAP...

This briefing paper presents data from the Public Understanding of Law Survey (PULS) concerning experience of justiciable problems and mental distress. The paper outlines how people experiencing higher levels of distress have higher problem prevalence, are more likely to have multiple problems, and their problems last longer.

When a device controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) is involved in an accident causing bodily harm, who is at fault? The manufacturer, software developer or the user? This policy brief looks at the challenges in determining who is at fault when AI goes awry and how to address the liability gap.

The Working Group has put together this draft framework, and invites you to share your views and experience and be part of designing how people can better work together to improve access to civil justice.