What's Happening
07 Jul
Celebrating a Palawa trailblazer in Lutruwita in NAIDOC Week – Heather Sculthorpe
We at Women’s Legal Service Tasmania want to celebrate the contributions of women from all walks of life who have […]
03 Jun
Submission – Family Violence (Miscellaneous Reforms) Bill 2025
Women’s Legal Service Tasmania have provided a submission in relation to Family Violence (Miscellaneous Reforms) Bill 2025 to the Department […]
11 May
WLSA Media Release – Federal Budget 2023: Focus on gender equality welcome but vital legal support for women experiencing violence missing
Women’s Legal Services Australia welcomes the budget’s strong focus on structural change to build gender equality, however these measures must […]
18 Feb
WLST Submission in relation to the Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2022
Women’s Legal Service Tasmania has today made a submission to the Department of Justice in relation to the Criminal Code […]
25 Aug
Upcoming 2021-2022 Tasmanian Budget
From additional funds allocated to community legal assistance for Tasmanians through the state election campaign and the Women’s Budget Statement […]
25 Aug
WLST Funding Clarification ahead of the 2021-2022 Tasmanian Budget
Women’s Legal Service Tasmania (WLST) is grateful for the Commonwealth and Tasmanian Government commitment to provide continuing specialist community legal […]
10 Jun
Media Release – Podcast Series on the Australian Legal System Empowers Women
Release: Thursday 10 June, 2021 A new podcast series designed to empower women and encourage allies highlights the challenges within […]
17 May
Media Release – Sandra Taglieri SC Appointed to the Federal Circuit Court
Women’s Legal Service Tasmania was delighted to hear of the appointment of Sandra Taglieri SC to the judiciary in the […]
23 Apr
Media Statement 22 April 2021 TasCOSS- Urgent Need for Response to Family Violence
Women’s Legal Service Tasmania and Engender Equality are facing shortfalls in funding or funding cutbacks without increased government investment. These […]