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…
As we approach the end of Pride Month and commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, we’re reminded of the power of…
Since we first opened 50 years ago, we have stood alongside victims of crime, ensuring they have access to legal support, financial…
It's Transgender Awareness Week. This week is a powerful reminder of the importance of visibility, education, and support for transgender individuals. We…
Justice Q is our newly launched specialist LGBTIQA+ legal service. It is a service run by and for LGBTIQA+ people and provides…
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.…
