LIV President's Blog 2012

With the festive season almost upon us, I would like to thank the Law Institute Council staff and members for their support throughout 2012. more

  The Victoria Legal Aid changes to eligibility guidelines introduced this week are a savage response to increased demands for VLA funded legal representation. At a time when the demand ha... more

Victorian lawyers are urged to take time out to join our Legal Aid Crisis Rally at 9 am on Tuesday 11 December on the forecourt of the County Court, Melbourne.  more

The LIV has called for several reforms to the way religious organisations, the criminal justice system and civil law deal with victims of physical and sexual abuse of children by personnel in relig... more

A new guide for lawyers to assist older clients at risk of financial abuse has been launched to co-incide with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today. Chief Justice Marilyn Warren and Attorney General ... more