The current state of legal aid funding leaves many vulnerable Australians without access to justice.

Australian lawyers and social welfare organisations have come together to address the current crisis in legal aid funding. The crisis is affecting the delivery of justice for some of society's most vulnerable members, many of whom are children caught up in family law disputes.

Our aim is to achieve:

  • An adequately funded legal aid system
  • A cooperative, nationally consistent and fair approach to provision of legal aid
  • Access to justice for all Come and join the Rally on the Crisis in Legal Aid Funding

PILCH, together with the Womens' Legal Service, the Victorian Bar and the Law Institute of Victoria encourage you to attend a rally in support of our campaign for increased funding to legal aid.


Date:

Wednesday 28 April, 9.15am – 10am

Location:

Forecourt, County Court, corner William and Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne

Speakers:

Former Chief Justice, Family Court, Alastair Nicholson; VCOSS CEO Cath Smith; LIV President Elect Caroline Counsel Victorian barrister Robert Richter, QC.


If you can't attend the rally, remember to write to your local MP asking them to invest more in Legal Aid, to work with the States/Territories to achieve a fairer system and to ensure broad access to justice for all.