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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.

November 14, 2025

We Support Treaty in Victoria

South-East Monash Legal Service strongly supports Treaty in Victoria as a vital step toward healing, justice, and self-determination.  South-East Monash Legal Service…

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…

August 14, 2025

How student criminal lawyers are improving criminal justice outcomes in the southeast 

Our criminal law program is now home to the only student-supervised duty lawyer service currently operating in Victoria. Based at South-East Monash…

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…

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…

September 15, 2024

Australia’s housing crisis is more than a tenancy issue — it’s a justice issue 

Every day, we witness the immense pressure rising living and housing costs place on individuals and families. For our clients already struggling…

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…

July 28, 2021

Rental scams targeting international students

SMLS has recently seen an unusual spike of international students seeking assistance with recovering their bond from a rental provider or head…

January 29, 2021

Homelessness in Victoria

This article was compiled from writings by students from Monash Faculty of Law undertaking a Professional Practice Unit at SMLS. “It is not safe to live…