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Legal Services welcomes next steps in establishment of Royal Commission

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 welcomes next steps in establishment of Royal Commission

Legal Services makes new key appointments

Legal Services has appointed Jeff Powell as its new Chief Counsel, and Tania Sulan as Manager, Legal Information and Advice Division. ...more

Legal Services makes new key appointments

Reforms proposed for at risk youth

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

Reforms proposed for at risk youth

Justice on the Brink - Stronger Legal Aid for a Better Legal System

National Legal Aid has today released a report that sets out the case for adequately funding the legal assistance sector in Australia. ...more

Justice on the Brink - Stronger Legal Aid for a Better Legal System

Demand for Legal Services continues to grow

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

Demand for Legal Services continues to grow

Review of Family Relationship Services

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

Review of Family Relationship Services

Interest rates go up, as South Australians facing financial hardship encouraged to seek support

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

Interest rates go up, as South Australians facing financial hardship encouraged to seek support

Legal Services Commission appoints new head of Civil Law Division

South Australia’s largest legal assistance organisation, the Legal Services Commission, has appointed Alice Rolls to head up its Civil Law Division. ...more

Legal Services Commission appoints new head of Civil Law Division

AI separation tool amica releases superannuation splitting feature

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

AI separation tool amica releases superannuation splitting feature

Legal Services is proud to be part of WE'RE EQUAL

Legal Services thanks the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity Jodeen Carney for assisting us to register as a WE’RE EQUAL business. ...more

Legal Services is proud to be part of WE'RE EQUAL

Legal Services' Law Society Award Winners

Legal Services' staff recognised for their commitment to promoting access to justice in South Australia. ...more

Legal Services' Law Society Award Winners

SEE THE SIGNS of Coercive Control

State Government and Legal Services launch Coercive Control campaign ...more

SEE THE SIGNS of Coercive Control

New Online Legal Services Portal

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

New Online Legal Services Portal

Supporting our veterans to receive the help they deserve

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

Supporting our veterans to receive the help they deserve

Legal problems don't take a long weekend off

South Australians are being urged to use a 24-7 online legal help tool this Easter long weekend. ...more

Legal problems don't take a long weekend off

Legal Aid services deliver $600 million in economic and societal benefits each year

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 Aid services deliver $600 million in economic and societal benefits each year

International Women's Day 2023 #EmbraceEquity

Legal Services is celebrating our staff and our achievements this International Women’s Day (IWD). ...more

International Women's Day 2023  #EmbraceEquity

Legal Services Commission appoints new head of Family Law Division

The Legal Services Commission, has appointed Stephen Bourne to head up its Family Law Division. ...more

Legal Services Commission appoints new head of Family Law Division

A simpler, smarter way to separate - amica one

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

A simpler, smarter way to separate - amica one

South Australia's Legal Services Commission unveils artwork by Aboriginal artist Gabriel Stengle

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

South Australia's Legal Services Commission unveils artwork by Aboriginal artist Gabriel Stengle

Paid leave for domestic violence victims

The Legal Services Commission of South Australia is supportive of the plan to further assist victims of domestic violence in South Australia ...more

Paid leave for domestic violence victims

South Australian divorces on the rise

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

South Australian divorces on the rise

We will remember them

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

We will remember them

Dying without a Will

Abraham Lincoln, Bob Marley and Chadwick Boseman all died without a Will, and so too are a growing number of South Australians. ...more

Dying without a Will

Free legal help for people in Adelaide's west

People in Adelaide’s west now have greater access to free legal help. ...more

Free legal help for people in Adelaide's west

Age of Criminal Responsibility

Why raising the age makes sense ...more

Age of Criminal Responsibility

Legal Services Commission boosts its southern suburbs services

Lawyers to provide increased appointments for free legal advice in Adelaide's south ...more

Legal Services Commission boosts its southern suburbs services

How do you want to die?

Put your wishes in writing during National Palliative Care Week - before it's too late ...more

How do you want to die?

Cost of living rise linked to domestic violence spike

Victims' court service dealing with 45% increase ...more

Cost of living rise linked to domestic violence spike

Royal Commission extension

A new free legal service for military veterans is rolling out the welcome mat for their families and supporters in SA ...more

Royal Commission extension

Holiday rentals and legal headaches

Warning sounded as Easter weekend rental demand climbs ...more

Holiday rentals and legal headaches

Funding for legal assistance services in SA

Commonwealth funding for legal assistance services in South Australia has been welcomed ...more

Funding for legal assistance services in SA

Soaring demand for legal aid in SA

Grim prediction comes to pass, demand for legal aid in SA up almost 20% in four years ...more

Soaring demand for legal aid in SA

New Chair Appointed

Peter Slattery, one of South Australia's most successful commercial lawyers has been appointed to chair the Legal Services Commission. ...more

New Chair Appointed
Annual Report 2020-21
Strategic Plan 2021

amica

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amica

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