Victorian Government announces Access to Justice review

On 22 October 2015 the Victorian Department of Justice & Regulation announced that it would be conducting a review into access to justice in Victoria.

The review is wide ranging and some of the topics addressed in the Terms of Reference include:

• entry points into the legal system;
• options for diverting people from civil litigation;
• availability of ADR;
• the provision and distribution of pro bono legal services;
• availability and distribution of funding amongst legal assistance providers; and
• duplication of services; and
• resourcing Victoria Legal Aid.

Formal submissions are due by 22 February 2016 with the Department expected to report to the Attorney- General in August 2016.