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The world is watching Australia breach its human rights obligations, legal body says
The United Nations' finding that the overrepresentation of Indigenous children i...
Dechlan Brennan 8 May 2026
Lawyers urge Broome court upgrade as extra magistrate is called in
Western Australian judicial authorities hope rising case delays will ease across...
David Prestipino 9 Apr 2026
Aboriginal Family Legal Services steps up campaign to end family and domestic violence
The Ochre Ribbon Campaign marks its 11th year this week with a nationwide campai...
Giovanni Torre 13 Feb 2026
Indigenous legal services continue to challenge Australia's colonial justice system
A new book by Professor Eddie Cubillo - Defending the defenceless: Indigenous se...
Plibersek defends changes to welfare legislation as critics warn of ‘breach of natural justice’

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek has defended new legislation which would allow welfare payments to be cancelled for people accused of serious crimes, describing criticism of the move as "unbe...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 6, 2025
Indigenous legal peak body joins calls for action on Kumanjayi Walker inquest recommendations

The peak body for Indigenous legal services has joined more than 20 organisations in urging the Northern Territory Government to implement all recommendations from the coronial inquest into the shooti...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 14, 2025
Advocates warn against new NT laws as Indigenous deaths in custody toll since Royal Commission passes 600

Legal and justice experts and Senator Lidia Thorpe have warned of the danger proposed NT laws represent to children in the Territory. Senator Thorpe, a Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung independent...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 29, 2025
ALS warns: Court changes, underfunding of legal services will lead to “delays, chaos and unjust outcomes" in NSW

The New South Wales government is failing to fund life-saving legal services amid "unprecedented" changes to the court system, the state's peak Indigenous legal service says.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 11, 2025
Forum puts community at centre of family violence solutions

The Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS) will host the third annual Overcoming Indigenous Family Violence Forum on the Gold Coast next month, followed by an on-Country workshop...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Apr 30, 2025
Calls for government to fund universal access to therapeutic bail support

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has called on the federal government to fund universal access to therapeutic bail support, mirroring calls from more than 90 legal, human rights and Indigenous organis...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 19, 2025
Kimberley groups secure rights to P!nk anthem for anti-abuse campaign

Kimberley Community Legal Services and Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre have secured the right to use P! nk's 'What About Us' in the US Without Abuse campaign.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 4, 2025
Ochre Ribbon marks 10 years of campaign to end family and domestic violence

Aboriginal Family Legal Services is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Ochre Ribbon Campaign, a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness of family and domestic violence in Aboriginal...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 3, 2025
First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence urge NT government to work with key services on Child Protection reform

The Northern Territory government must ensure proposed amendments to the Care and Protection of Children Act uphold the rights and wellbeing of Aboriginal children by working closely with Family Viole...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 21, 2025
Kimberley organisations launch ‘US Without Abuse’ campaign to combat domestic violence and Elder abuse

The 'US Without Abuse' Campaign, led by Kimberley Community Legal Services in partnership with Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre, was launched on Monday.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 23, 2024
Exclusive: Funding increase for Indigenous legal services falls short

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services will receive more than $160 million in funding from next year, the mid-year budget papers have revealed.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 19, 2024
Peak body says tough new legislation will "only increase crime"

The passing of legislation that will see children as young as ten spend their life in prison for some crimes will only make communities less safe, the peak body for Indigenous community-controlled leg...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 16, 2024
Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) vital for First Nations justice in the face of punitive policies

Nestled next to Redfern oval, in one of the most historic and culturally important inner-city areas for Aboriginal people in the country, the headquarters of the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) is...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 13, 2024
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