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Victoria Legal Aid participates in National Legal Aid alongside the seven other Australian state and territory legal aid commissions.

Victoria Legal Aid is a member of National Legal Aid, which comprises the eight state and territory legal aid commissions.

The commissions work collaboratively to deliver essential legal services, making sure that justice is accessible to all Australians.

National Legal Aid's goals are set out in its Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

As a member of National Legal Aid, we:

  • participate in consultations on matters of national importance, including law reform submissions
  • share resources and systems
  • enhance best practice in ways that provide value for money in the delivery of legal aid.

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