Changes to the Control of Weapons Act 1990 (Vic) have expanded police powers to stop and search people in designated areas — even…
Our criminal law program is now home to the only student-supervised duty lawyer service currently operating in Victoria. Based at South-East Monash…
When young people end up in the justice system, the impacts can last a lifetime. Even a minor offence or fine can…
In 2023, Dandenong opened a new specialist Children’s Court designed to improve justice outcomes for young people in Melbourne’s south-east. Our lawyers…
Since we first opened 50 years ago, we have stood alongside victims of crime, ensuring they have access to legal support, financial…
We are thrilled to announce the return of our Professional Practice Criminal Law Sessions at the Dandenong Magistrates Court, recommencing in the…
The Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing unveiled the highly anticipated Youth Strategy 2022–2027. The Strategy hopes to mark the start…
After various reviews, inquiries and consultations, the Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance Scheme) Bill 2022 (the Bill) passed the Victorian Parliament on…
The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) was established by legislation to provide financial assistance to victims of violent crime committed in…
