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…
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…
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 Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing unveiled the highly anticipated Youth Strategy 2022–2027. The Strategy hopes to mark the start…
