This edition includes our new guidance on confidentiality and its exceptions, our early SLP survey findings - and more.
Media
Law practices at risk of losing client money, and their reputation
Warning to law practices to perform proper background checks on the non-legal staff they hire and provide ongoing supervision.
Grants
New Advancing Housing Justice Grants Round – now open
This new grants round aims to help more Victorians to access and keep secure, safe housing.
News
2024 Risk Outlook
Earlier this month, we released our 2024 Risk Outlook, highlighting key risks in Victoria’s legal profession.
Grants
New report reveals how legal services can help fix Victoria’s growing housing crisis
A new report looks at how the legal sector can help tackle the housing stress and insecurity that’s increasingly impacting everyday Victorians.
News
Commissioner Update - June 2024
In this issue we launch the Risk Outlook 2024 and the Lawyer Wellbeing Theory of Change project. Also, see a reminder to renew your PC and complete the SLP survey.
Media
New legal funding stream a game changer for regional Victorians
Eight community organisations are set to share in a $7 million funding boost, enabling them to provide vital legal services across regional and metropolitan Victoria.
News
Commissioner Update - March 2024
In this issue: Safeguarding against cybercrime | Wellness for Law Forum | PC renewal | SLP survey | End of CPD year | End of trust year and more.
News
New study invites lawyers to share their views on wellbeing and workplace culture
The study is being led by researchers from the Australian National University and the University of Melbourne, with support from the VLSB+C and key legal regulatory bodies in New South Wales and Western Australia.