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
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
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
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
Announcement of additional funding for legal assistance to support reforms in the family law system
National Legal Aid, representing Legal Aid Commissions across Australia has welcomed the announcement of additional funding for legal assistance to support reforms in the family law system. National Legal
TLA Client Satisfaction Survey Summary Report
TLA is already working on ways to improve our clients’ experiences. For example, we have introduced a Client Safety Framework and training. We are developing new Independent Children’s Lawyers’
The Rosie Smith Law Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait law students announced
TLA is proud to partner with Riawunna Centre for Aboriginal Education and the Faculty of Law at UTAS to offer this scholarship. It is named in honour of Rosie
TLA collaborates to produce ‘Going to Court’ videos
For many people, going to court is a frightening and bewildering prospect. Navigating court can be particularly challenging for people who have a low level of literacy or living
Applications now open!
Applications now open. Are you or do you know a young Tasmanian wanting to have a say on matters affecting children and young Tasmanians? By becoming a CCYP Ambassador
Advocacy Tasmania Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Advocacy Tasmania Memorandum of Understanding (MOU ) Your Say Advocacy Tasmania and Senior Assist have worked together for many years and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in 2017.