A workshop held in August and the Department of Communities Tasmania invited stakeholders to provide written submissions outlining their submissions during COVID-19.
Civil disbursement fund (CDF)
The Civil Disbursement Fund (CDF) can receive applications from Tasmanians requiring financial assistance for their civil cases, not just those who would be eligible for legal aid.
Legal Aid Award
Tasmania Legal Aid is pleased to announce the inaugural Legal Aid Award recognising the contribution by a private practitioner or firm in delivering legal aid.
Guidelines for granting of legal aid
The guidelines are the rules for determining the granting of legal aid.
Legal resources
The Legal eGuide is a database of over 2000 short documents containing information of a general legal nature.
Applying for legal aid for a client
Lawyers apply for legal aid on behalf of their client. All applications are submitted online using our electronic lodgement system.