TLA has increased the hourly rate paid to legal practitioners.
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,
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.
Court Backlog: Indictable matters in the Magistrates Court
The Justice Miscellaneous (Court Backlog and Related Matters) Act (the Act) commences on 1 July 2021.
National Redress Scheme: Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
Survivors of past traumatic institutional child sexual abuse abuse may be able to access up to $150,000 through NRS.
Increase in legal fees 2021-2022
Tasmania Legal Aid has again increased the hourly rate paid to legal practitioners by two per cent (2%)
FASS Social Support Workers available for all family violence matters
FASS would like to remind practitioners that they can use the FASS Social Support Workers to help any family law client affected by family violence.
Experiences of the Tasmanian family and sexual violence sector during COVID-19
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.
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