VALS supports the right of all people to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. The right to protest sits at the heart of our democracy and is protected under the…

Every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person should be able to access culturally safe legal services if they choose to, but that will not be possible due to the shoddy…

VALS calls on Victorian politicians to commit to creating a youth justice system focused on providing children with the opportunities and support they need to build a better life for…

“White promises can disappear, just like writing in the sand.” Today Premier Jacinta Allan announced that the government has reneged on specific and solid promises to raise the age to…

Fairer bail laws passed by the Victorian Parliament last year are already having a positive impact – allowing more people to access the supports they need while remaining connected to…

VALS welcomes the announcement of the closure of Port Phillip and Dhurringile Prisons. Prisons represent sites of significant harm and suffering for our people. They do not rehabilitate people and…

After years of consultation and negotiations with the legal sector and key stakeholders, the Allan Labor Government today introduced a Youth Justice Bill to Victorian Parliament. VALS welcomes the introduction…

In the middle of Reconciliation Week, the Attorney General’s Department has released the final report of the National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP) independent Review. The NLAP Review, led by Dr…

In a suite of family violence reforms announced at last night’s Federal Budget, the rights to safety and culturally safe legal support for Aboriginal women and children were invisible. It…

Today, the Victorian Government announced an additional four years of base-level funding for VALS’ specialist Balit Ngulu and Baggarrook programs with a commitment for these programs to be made ongoing…