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Quarterly report
The latest quarterly report for Tasmania Legal Aid.
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Family violence & cross-examination scheme
From 10 September 2019, personal cross-examination can be banned by a court in Family Law proceedings where allegations of family violence have been made and certain criteria met.
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Your Story Disability Legal Support
Your Story Disability Legal Support is a free national legal advisory service.
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Family Violence Law Help
Family Violence Law Help is a website that has information about domestic and family violence, the law and where to get the help from, Australia wide.
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Resources for Lawyers
Legal Aid means test adjustments for COVID-19 financial supplement payments
COVID-19 is changing the way the Legal Aid and private legal practitioners provide legal services to Tasmanians in need.
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Increase in legal fees
Tasmania Legal Aid has increased the hourly rate paid to legal practitioners by two per cent (2%). The increase applies from 1 July 2020 to all fees across all areas,
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Signing applicant declarations on Legal Aid forms during COVID-19
COVID-19 is changing the way the Legal Aid and private legal practitioners provide legal services to Tasmanians in need.
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Guidelines for granting of legal aid
The guidelines are the rules for determining the granting of legal aid.
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Latest News
Giving children a voice in the legal system
‘Putting children first’ was front of mind when the National Child Protection Week was launched in 1990.
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Launceston Clinic Closed – September 17th
Our legal advice clinic in Launceston will not be operating on Thursday. Clinic will reopen Friday September 18th.
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Tasmania Legal Aid Strategic Plan 2020-2023
The Strategic Plan heralds a new era for our organisation. It sets an exciting course over the next three years, strengthening our engagement with our community, and our collaboration with our partners and key stakeholders.
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Log-on instead of lawyering up: Commonwealth funds new AI project to help separating couples resolve divorce disputes online
A ground-breaking new service has been launched to help separating couples resolve their disagreements online. During its launch phase, this service is offered free of charge (until 1 January 2021).
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