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National coercive control training now available free to all Australian lawyers
A consortium of leading legal organisations has launched two free online training courses to help lawyers across Australia identify and respond to coercive control. 12 June 2026 Women’s Legal Service Victoria, First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence, Women’s Legal Services Australia, and National Legal Aid have today launched the Understanding Coercive Control when Providing Legal…
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Historic child support reforms a win for women — but the work is far from done
BUDGET 2026-27 12 May 2026 Women’s Legal Services Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to address the weaponisation of child support, but investment in frontline services to meet women’s safety needs missing. Women’s Legal Services Australia (WLSA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s commitment of $182.6 million in the 2026–27 Federal Budget to address the weaponisation…
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Every Australian will pay the price for any cuts to women’s safety services
11 May 2026 Australia’s peak body for Women’s Legal Services warns the 2026-27 Federal Budget must maintain investment despite global pressures Women’s Legal Services Australia (WLSA) has called on the Federal Government to ensure that funding for women and gender diverse people fleeing violence is protected in the 2026-27 Budget. Executive Director, Adrianne Walters said…
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Joint letter opposing proposed cuts to DFV service funding
27 March 2026The Hon. Michelle Rowland MPAttorney-General of Australia Dear Attorney-General, Joint legal services response opposing cuts to Family Relationships funding We write to express our deep concern, and seek an urgent meeting, about reports yesterdaythat the government is considering cuts to legal and family relationship services that supportpeople experiencing domestic and family violence. We…
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Time to balance the scales for women’s justice
International Women’s Day 2026 Women’s Legal Services Australia (WLSA) is calling for urgent action to balance the scales for women’s safety and justice across the country this International Women’s Day. The theme for International Women’s Day 2026, ‘Balance the Scales’, is a call to action that cannot be ignored. It highlights the urgent need for…
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Women’s Legal Services Australia appoints new Executive Director
Read our media release here. Experienced lawyer and advocate, Adrianne Walters appointed to lead national peak body Women’s Legal Services Australia (WLSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrianne Walters as its new Executive Director, commencing a new chapter of national advocacy and leadership for specialist, trauma-informed legal services for women. WLSA Chair and…