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Justice funding in NSW budget divides profession

Justice funding in NSW budget divides profession Justice funding in NSW budget divides profession 23 June 2021 • By Naomi Neilson Share The justice funding announced in the NSW budget has been commended by the Law Society for making a “real impact”, but its praise was not shared by Community Legal Centres that instead criticised it as a missed opportunity to allocate funds elsewhere.   Under the NSW 2020-21 budget, frontline domestic and sexual violence services, extended programs and additional magistrates and resources in courts have been made a priority. While welcomed by the Law Society president Juliana Warner, some legal groups said that no new, real investments have been made in the community.  

Specialist Women s Legal Services preparing to double over four years

Date Time Specialist Women’s Legal Services preparing to double over four years Women’s Legal Services in Queensland are preparing to double in size following the Federal Government’s  pledge to increase funding for Women’s Legal Centres over the next four years.  The Women’s Budget Statement promises $129 million over four years for increased legal assistance funding  to help women access justice. This funding is to be directed specifically to women’s legal centres, to enable  these providers to respond to increasing demand for assistance with domestic violence matters.  Queensland has three women’s legal services – Women’s Legal Service Queensland in Brisbane, the North  Queensland Women’s Legal Service with offices in Townsville and Cairns, and the Aboriginal and Torres  Strait Island Women’s Legal Service, also based in Townsville. Each service contributed to a National Costing  model which mapped unmet legal need for women at risk of experiencin

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