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Stay up to date with the latest from South-East Monash Legal Service, including updates on our work, community initiatives and law reform.

September 18, 2025

Police “No Reason” Searches: What They Mean for Our Community

Changes to the Control of Weapons Act 1990 (Vic) have expanded police powers to stop and search people in designated areas — even…

August 14, 2025

How student criminal lawyers are improving criminal justice outcomes in the southeast 

Our criminal law program is now home to the only student-supervised duty lawyer service currently operating in Victoria. Based at South-East Monash…

June 26, 2025

Cultivating cultures of community with Justice Q

As we approach the end of Pride Month and commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, we’re reminded of the power of…

January 10, 2025

We’re welcoming back Student Criminal Law Sessions at Dandenong Magistrates Court in 2025

We are thrilled to announce the return of our Professional Practice Criminal Law Sessions at the Dandenong Magistrates Court, recommencing in the…

November 19, 2024

Transgender Awareness Week: Celebrating Diversity and Advocating for Equality

It's Transgender Awareness Week. This week is a powerful reminder of the importance of visibility, education, and support for transgender individuals. We…

August 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence in a community legal centre: Balancing AI efficiency in a human centred context

If you want something to be fixed, handled or to run smoothly often a lawyer may be a good place to start.…

May 28, 2024

Justice Q Origin Story

Justice Q is our newly launched specialist LGBTIQA+ legal service. It is a service run by and for LGBTIQA+ people and provides…

November 14, 2021

Waiting for help as a survivor of sexual assault

The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) was established by legislation to provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime committed in…