Do you know how to avoid surprises in your legal bills?
Consumers Federation of AustraliaThe Legal Services Commission has released a new information guide designed to help consumers avoid surprises in their legal bills during Law Week (13-19 May). Legal...
View ArticleCALC report highlights procedural failings in Magistrates Court
Consumers Federation of Australia80 per cent of small money claims go undefended A new report from the Consumer Action Law Centre calls for changes to Magistrates Court procedures to protect consumers...
View ArticleCFA publishes Consumer Agenda 2013
Consumers Federation of AustraliaWhoever forms the next government, CFA and its members would like to see increased attention to priority consumer issues. CFA and its members have developed a Consumer...
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‘Coupon justice’ won’t address legal aid crisis
Consumers Federation of AustraliaBy James Farrell, Deakin University Most Australians with legal problems are unlikely to be able to access the help they need. Unless you’re wealthy and can pay for a...
View ArticleJustice Connect: pro bono powerhouse re-wired
Consumers Federation of AustraliaLeading pro bono organisations in Victoria and NSW have joined forces to create Australia’s biggest agency connecting more than 10,000 lawyers and barristers prepared...
View ArticleReinstatement of community legal funding welcomed by advocacy body
Consumers Federation of AustraliaThe Public Interest Advocacy Centre has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to reverse funding cuts to the Community Legal Services Program. The Federal...
View ArticleFree online pathways to solve legal problems
The NSW Government has launched a free online legal service to help people overcome mortgage pressure and settle rates debts with local councils without the stress of court proceedings, Attorney...
View ArticleAustralian Law Reform Commission report released
The Australian Law Reform Commission’s final report into class action proceedings and third-party litigation funders has been publicly released after being tabled in Federal Parliament. The report is...
View ArticleNew Australian Legal Register will Safeguard Consumers
The Legal Services Council (LSC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Register that consumers can use to easily check the details of legal practitioners in NSW and Victoria. The Australian Legal...
View ArticleHow to reduce your debt – Legal information bites by Queensland Legal Aid
In this short animated video, Legal Aid Queensland’s Paul Holmes, senior lawyer (consumer advocate), Civil Justice Services team talks about how to reduce your debt, particularly during COVID-19. In...
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