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For lawyers
VLA Handbook for lawyers
The VLA Handbook for lawyers sets out the guidelines and conditions of receiving a grant. It includes:
- Table of contents
- Payments to lawyers and service providers
- Invoices, worksheets and forms
- Applying for a grant of legal assistance.
You may also find the Topic index useful.
ATLAS+
ATLAS+ is Victoria Legal Aid's online system for practitioners to lodge and track legal aid applications, extensions and invoices. See ATLAS+ information and updates.
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Latest news for lawyers
Circuit court initiative aims to deliver quality representation and reduce trial delays
Date: 16 May 2012
Practitioners with trial matters in the Latrobe Valley County Court will take part in a pilot project next month, which aims to help people with quality and timely justice.
SGP Navigator – Wednesday 16 May
Date: 16 May 2012
SGP Navigator contains important compliance information about guidelines, fees and panel membership and as such, all section 29A panel members must read each update. Read about new family law guidelines compliance checks in this edition.
SGP Navigator – Wednesday 2 May
Date: 02 May 2012
SGP Navigator contains important compliance information about guidelines, fees and panel membership and as such, all section 29A panel members must read each update. Read about requirements for signed applications for legal assistance in this edition.
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New law updates
Recent changes to law include:
- Imitation firearms
- Protective services officers
- National registry to protect people buying personal property
- Drinking alcohol while driving
- Criminal penalties for owners after dog attacks
- Serving alcohol to people under 18.
For more updates see New law.
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