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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…

February 18, 2025

What we’ve learned from 50 years of advocating for victims of crime 

Since we first opened 50 years ago, we have stood alongside victims of crime, ensuring they have access to legal support, financial…

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…

September 15, 2024

Australia’s housing crisis is more than a tenancy issue — it’s a justice issue 

Every day, we witness the immense pressure rising living and housing costs place on individuals and families. For our clients already struggling…

July 14, 2022

Landmark Reforms To Support Victims Of Crime

After various reviews, inquiries and consultations, the Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance Scheme) Bill 2022 (the Bill) passed the Victorian Parliament on…

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…

July 28, 2021

Rental scams targeting international students

SMLS has recently seen an unusual spike of international students seeking assistance with recovering their bond from a rental provider or head…