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New Campaign Targets Coercive Control Awareness in Aboriginal Communities ...more
Legal Services welcomes the funding announcement (26/11/25) from the Commonwealth Government to establish a Sexual Assault Legal Services pilot program in South Australia. ...more
The United Nations 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins on 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) and ends on 10 December (International Human Rights Day). This year's theme - there is #NoExcuse for online abuse - aims to raise awareness of the harm of online harassment, abuse and control, and promote safe digital spaces for all women and girls. ...more
Legal Services is currently conducting research to gain feedback on the legal assistance provided to the South Australian community. Clients who have accessed our services in the last 12 months may be contacted in the coming weeks to take part in the following ways: ...more
The NDIS was built on a vision of inclusion, dignity and empowerment. But to realise this vision, families need to be shown compassion and have human connection with agencies, writes Legal Services SA chief executive Annmarie Lumsden. ...more
Legal Services has appointed Beth Midgley as its new Director, Legal Information and Advice. ...more
Legal Services will establish a permanent office in Mount Gambier, expanding its regional footprint to help meet legal need in South Australia’s second largest city and the broader South East region. ...more
South Australia Police now have expanded powers to search for weapons in public places. ...more
Legislation to criminalise coercive control has passed State Parliament ...more
The Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence has released its report, With Courage: South Australia's vision beyond violence. ...more
Congratulations to Legal Services' Chief Counsel Jeff Powell on his appointment as Senior Counsel. ...more
Privately owned e-scooters and other personal mobility devices can now be used on South Australian roads and footpaths. ...more
Legal Services has welcomed grant funding to support the growth of the world leading online separation tool, amica. ...more
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Further important changes to Australia’s family law system have come into effect as of 10 June. ...more
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Thanks to everyone who took part in this year's SA Law Week! ...more
The month of May is marked as Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month by many organisations across Australia ...more
Congratulations to Elaine Mariñas and Isabella Quek – Finalists in the Premier's Excellence Awards in the Emerging Young Talent category. ...more
In response to the issues facing the Whyalla community following the Steelworks entering administration, Legal Services is increasing its legal assistance capacity in the Upper Spencer Gulf to better support the region. ...more
South Australians are being encouraged to turn their minds to planning ahead this National Advance Care Planning Week. ...more
On 1 January 2025, important changes to the law relating to Wills and Estates in South Australia will come into effect, with the commencement of the Succession Act 2023. ...more
Legal Services' 2023-24 Annual Report has been tabled in Parliament. ...more
Annmarie Lumsden has formally commenced as CEO / Director of the Legal Services Commission. ...more
Legal Services welcomes today's National Cabinet announcement of a $4.7 billion package to support frontline specialist services and legal services responding to gender based violence. ...more
The Independent Review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP) Final Report by Dr Warren Mundy was released this week. ...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
Service delivery for regional South Australians has been given a major boost, with the Legal Services Commission introducing a new rostered Regional Duty Solicitor Scheme. ...more
Changes to Family Law commence today, including new laws about how the Courts will make parenting orders in the best interests of a child. ...more
Legal Services has appointed Jeff Powell as its new Chief Counsel, and Tania Sulan as Manager, Legal Information and Advice Division. ...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
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
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We embrace diversity and welcome all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Legal Services acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners and ongoing occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia and we respect their spiritual, cultural and heritage beliefs. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our deep respect to Elders past and present.
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