Aboriginal Communities across Victoria have been loud and clear in calling for self-determined solutions to address historic and ongoing injustices caused by the state of Victoria. The delivery of the…

VALS, the Aboriginal Justice Caucus (AJC), the Koorie Youth Council (KYC), the Federation of Community Legal Centres (FCLC) and the Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) are urging the Victorian Government…

The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS), alongside Victoria Legal Aid and the Law Institute of Victoria, is proud to announce the launch of a landmark initiative to improve the experiences…

Today the Victorian government will introduce “post and boast” laws that will entrench the criminalisation for young people. Under the new laws, they could be sentenced with up to 2…

The Victorian Government is celebrating a Budget today that, in their own words, is “Focused On What Matters Most”. It appears what matters most in the justice space to this…

Earlier this year, VALS warned the Allan Labor Government that tightening the bail laws would be a costly and dangerous mistake for Aboriginal people. So, the Victorian Premier’s announcement of…

As of 1st May 2025, VALS will increase its means test threshold to $117,194. We will now be able to assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people where the primary…

Community legal centres welcome the passage of the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill through the Victorian Parliament upper house with amendments to strengthen how it will work…

Last night’s budget shows where on the priority list Aboriginal peoples are. Prime Minister Albanese is pursuing popular votes for the upcoming election, rather than showing leadership on the issues…

Statement attributable to Shaun Austin, brother of Clinton Austin: “My name is Shaun Austin. I am a Gundijtmara and Wiradjuri man. I am Clinton’s twin brother. I’m also here with our family…