South-East Monash Legal Service has joined more than 100 organisations across Victoria in signing an open letter to the Premier opposing proposed…
Changes to the Control of Weapons Act 1990 (Vic) have expanded police powers to stop and search people in designated areas — even…
Since we first opened 50 years ago, we have stood alongside victims of crime, ensuring they have access to legal support, financial…
As the world watched Los Angeles burn, to Australians the harsh realities of climate change feel all too familiar. The changing climate…
Every day, we witness the immense pressure rising living and housing costs place on individuals and families. For our clients already struggling…
Sex workers have long faced discrimination under the law, but SMLS hopes that this will improve after sex work was decriminalised in Victoria in…
Sexual violence is a deeply entrenched issue and a stark reminder of systemic inequalities, unequal power dynamics and inequitable social norms that…
SMLS is concerned about the increased attacks on the rights of LGBTQIA+ people to gather safely and celebrate their lives and identities.…
The Australian Capital Territory is leading the country in progressive drug policy, recently passing amendments to the Drugs of Dependence (Personal Use)…
