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Changes to our services due to COVID-19

Like many of our partners in the justice sector, we are looking at how we continue to deliver services while ensuring the health and safety of the community, our partners and our staff. Read more

Lawyers' news

  • Help before court – an opportunity to rethink summary crime hearings
  • Fee for subsequent child protection readiness hearings
  • Responding to the evidence – a new project to support safer communities by addressing family law need
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Last updated: 12 Jan 2021

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