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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.

January 20, 2026

Victoria Must Reject Harmful Youth Justice Reforms

South-East Monash Legal Service has joined more than 100 organisations across Victoria in signing an open letter to the Premier opposing proposed…

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…

July 21, 2025

How we’re empowering young Australians with legal knowledge 

When young people end up in the justice system, the impacts can last a lifetime.  Even a minor offence or fine can…

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…

April 11, 2025

Dandenong’s stand-alone kids court is improving outcomes for our young clients 

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…

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…

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…

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…

April 8, 2024

Advocating for clients working in the sex industry

Sex workers have long faced discrimination under the law, but SMLS hopes that this will improve after sex work was decriminalised in Victoria in…