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Quarterly Reports
The latest quarterly report for Tasmania Legal Aid - 2021-22 Q4.
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Annual Report 2020 – 2021
This is Tasmania Legal Aid's 31st annual report. It was presented by our director Vincenzo Caltabiano.
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‘Children First’: Children in the Child Safety and Youth Justice System
About one in 10 children with a child safety file also have a youth justice file. These are the 'crossover children'.
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Reconciliation Action Plan
The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) affirms Tasmania Legal Aid's commitment to working with First Nations Peoples on a journey to justice.
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Increase in legal fees 2022-2023
Tasmania Legal Aid has again increased the hourly rate paid to legal practitioners by two per cent (2%)
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Stage of Matter – consultation report
TLA has recently conducted consultations about our summary crime grants system. There was overwhelming support for a move to a stage of matter process, which was seen as simpler, fairer
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Sentencing Advisory Council Review open for submissions
The Sentencing Advisory Council is asking for feedback on a consultation paper regarding the Sentencing Amendment (Phasing Out Of Suspended Sentences) Act 2017.
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Court Backlog: Indictable matters in the Magistrates Court
The Justice Miscellaneous (Court Backlog and Related Matters) Act (the Act) commences on 1 July 2021.
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Tasmania Legal Aid Making Vulnerable Children Safer
In often bitter disputes, Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs) ensure that the Court understands the wishes of a child and help protect the child’s best interests. The new Practice Standards and
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Release of translated versions of Attorney-General’s Department’s Debt Guide – Separating with debt: a guide to your legal
People who come to TLA for help are often experiencing financial hardship. Research shows that financial difficulties can impact upon many areas of life: not only does financial pressure reduce
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TLA’s evidence to the Disability Royal Commission
Tasmania Legal Aid gave evidence to the Disability Royal Commission hearings focusing on women and girls with disability who experience family or sexual violence. Our witness statement noted the high proportion
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Launch of the TLA Digital Strategy
Tasmania Legal Aid is excited to launch its Digital Strategy 2022-24. The Digital Strategy helps TLA fulfill our purpose to provide legal help for Tasmanians, to support and advocate for
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