Criminal LawRaymond 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…
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…
Civil & Human RightsThis 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…
The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) welcomes the announcement of the Attorney-General to decriminalise public drunkenness and replace it with a health-based response. A full media statement can be located…
Families PracticeA culturally appropriate legal service specifically established to give Aboriginal children in Victoria a voice in their legal proceedings will be forced to close its doors on Friday 28 September…
The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service call on Daniel Andrews’ Government to reaffirm its commitment to implementing all of the Family Violence Royal Commission recommendations, particularly as it relates to recommendation…