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Uncategorized May 25, 2020

A ‘leading’ youth justice system is one where children under 14 are not imprisoned

The Victorian Government’s new Youth Justice Strategic Plan 2020-2030 contains some strong elements that will have a positive impact on the lives of children in Victoria.  However, Smart Justice for…

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Uncategorized April 24, 2020

The Victorian government must do more for Aboriginal people impacted by COVID-19

The Victorian government’s legislative response to COVID-19 fails to respond to the needs of many Aboriginal people in Victoria.  Whilst the bill includes important changes to prevent unnecessary evictions into…

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Uncategorized January 14, 2020

VALS outraged by death in custody of proud Yorta Yorta woman

The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) would like to express its sincere condolences and support to the family, friends and community of Veronica Marie Nelson Walker, a proud Yorta Yorta…

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Uncategorized January 14, 2020

SEAAJSL / VALS Annual General Meeting Communique

On Friday the 20th of December 2019 the South Eastern Australian Aboriginal Justice Services Limited (trading as the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service) held their Annual General Meeting. Below is a communique…

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News & UpdatesNews & Updates November 26, 2019

Notice of VALS Annual General Meeting

The Board of Directors of South East Australian Aboriginal Justice Service Limited (SEAAJSL), trading as the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, invites its members to attend the 2019 Annual General Meeting.…

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Civil & Human RightsCivil & Human Rights November 12, 2019

Media Release – VALS Submission to CCYP Inquiry – Our Youth, Our Way

VALS welcomes to the opportunity to provide feedback to the Inquiry of the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP), Our Youth Our Way, into over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres…

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Criminal LawCriminal Law October 18, 2019

Media Release – Police pursuit policy must be limited to avoid more deaths

Two years after the tragic death of Raymond Noel Lindsay Thomas during a police pursuit on 25 June 2017, a Direction Hearing yesterday before Coroner John Olle raised questions about…

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Criminal LawCriminal Law October 17, 2019

Media Release – Inquest to probe police pursuit death

Raymond Noel Lindsay Thomas, a 29-year-old Gunnai, Gunditjmara, and Wiradjuri man, tragically passed away on 25 June 2017, after sustaining injuries during a police pursuit near his home. More than…

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Criminal LawCriminal Law September 12, 2019

Media Release – VALS Submission to the Victorian Law Reform Commission on Committal Proceedings.

VALS believes that committal proceedings are an essential component of the criminal process, because of their critical function in ensuring the right to a fair trial. Cross-examination of witnesses at…

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Civil & Human RightsCivil & Human Rights August 27, 2019

Media Release – VALS and Robinson Gill Lawyers Joint Media Release: “Significant Supreme Court Win for Victim of Police Brutality”

This is a joint-statement signed by Nerita Waight, Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) and Jeremy King, Principal Lawyer on behalf of Robinson Gill Lawyers, in…

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273 High St, Preston VIC 3072

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1800 064 865

  • Home
  • About
    • About VALS
    • Our Values
    • Aims & Objectives
    • Board
    • Executive Group
    • Staff
    • Aunty Bunta’s Journey
    • Accreditations
    • FAQ
  • Legal & Client Services
    • Eligibility
    • 24 Hour Service
    • Criminal Law
    • Civil & Human Rights
    • Disability Royal Commission
    • Family Practice
    • Specialist & Legal Litigation
    • Community Justice Programs
      • Baggarrook
      • Community Legal Education
      • Custody Notification Officers
      • Family Violence CSO
      • Regional CSO Program
      • Additional Regional Programs
      • VPer (e-referral)
      • Aboriginal Community Justice Panels (ACJP) Program
  • Media
    • Annual Reports
    • Case Studies
    • Social Media
    • Contact Media Unit
    • Request A Speaker
  • Law Reform
    • Integrated Project
    • 14 Reasons
    • Publications
  • Locations
    • Bairnsdale
    • Ballarat
    • Melbourne
    • Mildura
    • Morwell
    • Shepparton
    • Swan Hill
  • Get Involved
    • Partnerships
    • Donate
    • Legal and Secondee Partnerships
    • Careers
      • Workforce Engagement
    • Volunteer
  • Contact
    • Feedback
  • Donate