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Legal Services welcomes the the appointment of Natasha Stott Despoja AO to the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence in South Australia. ...more
Legal Services has appointed Jeff Powell as its new Chief Counsel, and Tania Sulan as Manager, Legal Information and Advice Division. ...more
The Legal Services Commission is encouraging South Australians to have their say on raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years of age. ...more
National Legal Aid has today released a report that sets out the case for adequately funding the legal assistance sector in Australia. ...more
The Legal Services Commission's Annual Report 2022-23 was tabled in Parliament today. The report provides an overview of our services and other activity for the last financial year. ...more
The Australian Institute of Family Studies has been commissioned by the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department to assess how well the current Family Relationships Services Program is meeting the needs of families. ...more
With interest rates rising again, many South Australians will be feeling the pinch, but the Legal Services Commission is reminding the community that there is help available. ...more
South Australia’s largest legal assistance organisation, the Legal Services Commission, has appointed Alice Rolls to head up its Civil Law Division. ...more
The nation-leading online separation tool, amica, now features the ability to split superannuation as part of the settlement agreement and consent order – making it even easier for people to allocate their assets fairly upon separation. ...more
Legal Services thanks the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity Jodeen Carney for assisting us to register as a WE’RE EQUAL business. ...more
Legal Services' staff recognised for their commitment to promoting access to justice in South Australia. ...more
State Government and Legal Services launch Coercive Control campaign ...more
The Legal Services Commission is pleased to advise its new Online Legal Services (OLS) Portal is now live and can be accessed through the Applying for Legal Aid page of our website. ...more
As we approach the solemn commemorations of Anzac Day, we must remain determined to keep supporting our Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans throughout the entire year. ...more
South Australians are being urged to use a 24-7 online legal help tool this Easter long weekend. ...more
A new report from PwC estimates Legal Aid services deliver over $600 million in benefit to the country each year, highlighting the vital need for continued investment in legal assistance. ...more
Legal Services is celebrating our staff and our achievements this International Women’s Day (IWD). ...more
The Legal Services Commission, has appointed Stephen Bourne to head up its Family Law Division. ...more
More than 91,000 people are affected by relationship breakdowns each year in Australia – and for those who are staying in broken down relationships in fear of the financial implications of separating, there is now a tool to help them know where they stand, with the launch of amica one. ...more
The Legal Services Commission of South Australia has today unveiled a striking piece of Aboriginal art by Ngarrindjeri, Narungga, and Kaurna woman Gabriel Stengle at a gathering of Aboriginal legal stakeholders in Adelaide, attended by SA Attorney-General Kyam Maher. ...more
The Legal Services Commission of South Australia is supportive of the plan to further assist victims of domestic violence in South Australia ...more
As South Australian divorces climb above the national average, many South Australians are turning to online marriage separation tools to avoid messy courtroom battles. ...more
This Remembrance Day, as we pause to remember the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in all wars and conflicts, our committed to supporting veterans to ensure they receive the assistance they are entitled to has been the reiterated. ...more
Abraham Lincoln, Bob Marley and Chadwick Boseman all died without a Will, and so too are a growing number of South Australians. ...more
People in Adelaide’s west now have greater access to free legal help. ...more
Why raising the age makes sense ...more
Lawyers to provide increased appointments for free legal advice in Adelaide's south ...more
Put your wishes in writing during National Palliative Care Week - before it's too late ...more
Victims' court service dealing with 45% increase ...more
A new free legal service for military veterans is rolling out the welcome mat for their families and supporters in SA ...more
Warning sounded as Easter weekend rental demand climbs ...more
Commonwealth funding for legal assistance services in South Australia has been welcomed ...more
Grim prediction comes to pass, demand for legal aid in SA up almost 20% in four years ...more
Peter Slattery, one of South Australia's most successful commercial lawyers has been appointed to chair the Legal Services Commission. ...more
Disability Legal Support ...more