Legal Assistance Welcome, Policy Re-think Needed
The announcement that funding will be made available for Legal Aid in tomorrow’s State Budget is welcome.
Nov
2020
11
Community Legal Centres
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Oct
2017
31
Fair Approach to Fines Needed
The Tasmanian Greens support calls from Community Legal Centres for Tasmania to change the way fines are structured.
Aug
2017
1
Greens Call for Rethink on Drug Policy
Following yesterday’s release of the Community Legal Centres’ Report into drug treatment and law reform, the Greens are calling for a drug law reform package.
Jun
2016
7
Environmental Defenders Office Ignored Again
The EDO was denied funding by the Commonwealth Government and was still overlooked by the State Liberals.
May
2016
5
Federal Budget 2016: Premier Says Eslake, TasCOSS, Anglicare Are Wrong
Economist Saul Eslake agrees that Tuesday's budget contains little for Tasmania, and TASCOSS and Anglicare have given the federal budget a big thumbs down.
Jun
2015
4
Community Legal Centres Funding
The Treasurer said, 'We will step in and make certain community legal centres are funded at the same level so they can provide the services that they need'.
May
2014
27
Fund Community Legal Centres
The onus is now on the Tasmanian Liberal Government to fund Tasmania’s Community Legal Centres in light of funding cuts in the Federal budget.
May
2014
19
Support Community Access to Courts
Community Legal Centres are not only facing horrendous budget cuts, but also attempts by the Liberal party to prevent them advocating for policy and law reform.