News for lawyers
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New amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act
6 Dec 2019
New amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act allow child complainants to consent to production of privileged material.
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Legal Aid News – December 2019
4 Dec 2019
The December 2019 issue of Legal Aid News is now available.
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Funding boost allows increase in fees paid to panel lawyers
8 Nov 2019
Fees paid to private lawyers acting in legally aided matters will rise thanks to a significant funding boost from the NSW Government.
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Work and Development Order Scheme wins 2019 NSW Premier's Award
7 Nov 2019
It was a big night for Legal Aid at the 2019 NSW Premier’s Awards.
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Legal Aid News - November 2019
6 Nov 2019
The November 2019 issue of Legal Aid News is now available.
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Legal Aid NSW lawyer honoured in humanitarian awards
2 Oct 2019
The Legal Aid NSW Refugee Service’s Nohara Odicho has received the 2019 NSW Humanitarian Award in the “community worker from a refugee background” category.
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Help for bushfire-affected communities in northern NSW
2 Oct 2019
Legal Aid NSW lawyers have been on the road, offering advice and information to bushfire-affected communities in northern NSW.
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Legal Aid NSW to lead independent advisory service as Disability Royal Commission begins
2 Oct 2019
Legal Aid NSW will play a central role in establishing a national legal advisory service for people with disability, their family members and advocates, and others who want to share their stories with the Disability Royal Commission.
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Hear the voices of Legal Aid NSW as we celebrate 40 years
2 Oct 2019
We are celebrating the diversity and depth of talent within our organisation through a series of podcasts, video interviews and staff profiles.
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Legal Aid News – October 2019
1 Oct 2019
The October 2019 issue of Legal Aid News is now available
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Legal Aid NSW launches Aboriginal Client Services Strategy 2019-2023 and Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy
27 Sep 2019
We are working to increase access to justice for Aboriginal people and foster strong partnerships with other organisations that serve Aboriginal clients.
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Legal Aid News – September 2019
4 Sep 2019
The September 2019 issue of Legal Aid News is now available.
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Legal Aid News – August 2019
5 Aug 2019
The August 2019 edition of Legal Aid News is now available!
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Call to review 'grossly unfair' insurance policies
11 Jul 2019
Cancer survivors are among those calling on insurers to review all policies that exclude coverage for health conditions to ensure that they comply with the law.
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LawAccess NSW joins Legal Aid NSW
10 Jul 2019
People who are seeking legal assistance over the phone will be able to find the right help quickly and simply.
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Grants tracker – reducing stress for clients
10 Jul 2019
A new online tool will help clients track their grant application from the time they lodge it to when a decision is made.
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Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy launches in NAIDOC Week
10 Jul 2019
In the spirit of walking together for a better future, Legal Aid NSW has officially launched a new Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy.
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Legal Aid News – July 2019
1 Jul 2019
The July edition of Legal Aid News is now available!
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Policy Bulletin 2019 / 10 (Forum Test)
1 Jul 2019
From 1 July 2019, Legal Aid NSW and Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) will be piloting a more flexible approach to the Forum Test. The pilot will run for a period of 12 months, at which point it will be evaluated.
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Policy Bulletin 2019 / 9 (Contributions Policy)
28 Jun 2019
The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved a suite of changes to the Contributions Policy, including changing how clients’ contribution to legal fees is assessed.