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VLA Handbook for lawyers
The VLA Handbook for lawyers sets out the guidelines and conditions of receiving a grant. It includes:
- the guidelines – 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
SGP Navigator – 8 February 2012
Date: 08 Feb 2012
SGP Navigator is for all section 29A panel practitioners who use the simplified grants process (SGP). As it contains important compliance information about guidelines, fees and panel membership, all section 29A panel members must read each edition.
VLA welcomes positive results in Client Satisfaction Survey 2011
Date: 08 Feb 2012
Satisfaction with VLA services is high according to a recent client survey.
Hailstorms and family problems lead to busy time for Legal Help
Date: 12 Jan 2012
There has been increased demand for Legal Help over the summer break, with family tensions and the recent hail damage leading to extra calls for legal information.
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- VLA's Assignments Unit for grants information
- Contact us for general enquiries
- Locate us for contact details for our offices
- Complaints
New law updates
Recent changes to law include:
- 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
- Protecting personal safety.
For more updates see New law.
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