About us
Our organisation
Tasmania Legal Aid is a statutory body set up by the Legal Aid Commission Act 1990 (Tas). We commenced operation in 1991 and are the largest government-funded legal assistance service in Tasmania.
What we do
We provide legal advice, representation, family dispute resolution services and legal education to the Tasmanian community. Our focus is on economically and socially disadvantaged Tasmanians.
Our reach
Our services have a deep reach into the Tasmanian community. We help large numbers of Tasmanians through our telephone advice service and our many face-to-face services.
Our board
Tasmania Legal Aid is responsible to a board of five commissioners, including the director. The chair is Mr Patrick Lunn.
How we are funded
We are funded by both Federal and State Governments.Our Commonwealth and State law programs determine the amount of money we receive.
Strategic plan
Our strategic plan is a dynamic document that we will adapt as circumstances change. We welcome your comments and feedback as we refine the plan over time.
Annual reports
The annual report contains information about the services and activities of our organisation and the annual financial statements.
Brochures
Our brochures are about the services we offer. They are designed for printing and display and are available for downloading as pdfs.
Contact us
Our office locations and contact details. Come and see us at one of our four offices in Burnie, Devonport, Hobart or Launceston.
Quarterly report
The quarterly report is released four times each year and contains news and updates about our organisation’s services, staff and activities.