Women’s Legal Services Australia welcomes the budget’s strong focus on structural change to build gender equality, however these measures must […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rule of Thumb – a podcast from Women’s Legal Service Tasmania
The difficulties faced by women as they navigate the family law system has been laid bare in a new series […]
Media Release – Government fails women – desperate need for focus on superannuation law reforms
Women’s Legal Service Tasmania (WLST) are disappointed that the Commonwealth Government has not focused on ensuring that women have access […]
Mentors in Family Violence Prevention Program
The Hobart Women’s Shelter has launched a new bystander project focused on preventing all forms of violence following a successful […]