The media spotlight on the 2015 Federal Budget may have dimmed, but its full impacts on the vulnerable are still very much on the line for those seeking free legal help.

If you are facing family violence, trying to navigate family law, at risk from homelessness or tenancy issues, debt, fines, discrimination, or unfair treatment in the workplace, that could well mean you.

The Federal Government says a new five-year agreement now being negotiated with States and Territories to fund the free legal services that tackle these problems must be in place before 1 July. Continue reading →