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Legal Aid News – October 2026 07 October 2026

In this edition, we reflect on the Disaster Response Legal Service legacy, highlights from the 2026 Civil Law, Family Law and Care and Protection conferences, law reform submissions, the launch of a new Sexual Assault Survivors Legal Service, and more.
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New service to support victim-survivors of sexual violence 28 September 2026

The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are working to better support victim-survivors of sexual violence, with the launch of a new Sexual Assault Survivors’ Legal Service (SASLS).
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Rise in Wagga residents needing help with fines 14 September 2026

A growing number of Wagga Wagga residents are completing Work and Development Orders (WDOs) to pay off overdue fines, with Legal Aid NSW calling on residents to get help early.
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