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Bushfires - legal help
Legal Aid WA and our partner organisations are committed to ensure people affected by the bushfires (and other natural disasters) in WA receive legal help. We provide free information, legal advice, assistance and referrals to people on a range of legal issues that might arise following natural [...]
Read moreLegal assistance during the COVID-19 lockdown February 1-5
Legal Aid WA will continue to provide the same range of services during the lockdown period, however, our in-person advice appointments and duty lawyer services may be provided in a different way at present. All courts and tribunals in the area affected by the lockdown have also announced changes to [...]
Read moreVale Angela Hartwig
Legal Aid WA wishes to acknowledge the very sad passing of Angela Hartwig and pay tribute to her life and contribution. Angela was the long-serving CEO of the Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services. She worked tirelessly, selflessly, generously and fearlessly over many years to [...]
Read moreFor lawyers: Legal Aid WA Summer Series 2021
Legal Aid WA’s Summer Series is being held over 3 days from Wednesday 10 February to Friday 12 February 2021 at the Duxton Hotel. Each day relates to a different area of law and offers the opportunity to earn Continuing Professional Development points in all four competency areas. You can access the [...]
Read more16 Days in WA - Stop Violence Against Women
The community is invited to take a part in a major effort to encourage change to stop violence against women. The annual 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign takes place across 16 days, from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 [...]
Read moreNAIDOC Week, 8 - 15 November 2020
NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. It is also an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by [...]
Read moreLatest quarterly report available
Legal Aid WA's most recent quarterly service and financial report is now online. The report gives a snapshot of our outputs and performance over the last 3 months, as well as updates on key projects and our finances for the current financial year. You can view the current and past reports under [...]
Read moreLatest annual report available
Legal Aid WA's annual report for the 2019-20 financial year is now available for download. Annual Report 2019-20 You can find all of our annual reports since 2001 on the Annual Reports webpage.
Read moreamica - Smart, simple separation
amica is a secure online tool that helps separating couples reach amicable agreements about parenting and property. amica was created by National Legal Aid and Australian’s Legal Aid Commissions, including Legal Aid Western Australia. It was designed and tested using feedback from everyday [...]
Read moreChanges to the ways you can apply for an FVRO
If you are at risk of family violence, it is very important to think about the safety of you and your children in deciding what to do. There are a range of possible options to help protect you, including getting a family violence restraining order. Recent changes to the law in WA have made it easier [...]
Read moreNational Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2020 is on from 27 May – 3 June. The theme of this year is “In This Together”. NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia [...]
Read moreThe Honourable Stephen Thackray - sudden death
The sudden death of Stephen Thackray has been a great shock and is so very sad. He was an outstanding lawyer, jurist and mediator, a caring mentor and friend. In her tribute Chief Judge Sutherland of the Family Court of WA described him as a “shining example “. He also had a wonderful sense of [...]
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