Issue 107: March 2016
Welcome to the March 2016 issue of AUSTRALIAN PRO BONO NEWS, the Centre’s monthly newsletter providing stories and articles of interest to the Australian pro bono community.
We welcome your feedback, submissions and ideas for both Australian Pro Bono News and our new website – please email info@probonocentre.org.au or refer to our Contact page.
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Issue 107: March 2016
Welcome to the March 2016 issue of AUSTRALIAN PRO BONO NEWS, the Centre’s monthly newsletter providing stories and articles of interest to the Australian pro bono community.
We welcome your feedback, submissions and ideas for both Australian Pro Bono News and our new website – please email info@probonocentre.org.au or refer to our Contact page.
For past issues, visit our Australian Pro Bono News page.
Justice Connect’s Not-for-profit Law Information Hub now available across Australia
Justice Connect’s Not-for-Profit Law Information Hub has been rolled out across Australia. On 29 February the online service, which previously focused on NSW and Victoria, was expanded and now covers the all Australian jurisdictions.
SA’s Victim Support Service provides 3,000 hours of pro bono to victims of family violence
The Victim Support Service in South Australia have reported an incredible 3,041 hours of pro bono legal assistance in the second half of 2015 through the National Pro Bono PI Insurance Scheme.
17 May is National Pro Bono Day – time to Walk for Justice in WA, Qld and SA
For the first time Western Australians will have the chance to Walk for Justice alongside those in South AUstralia and Queensland to support their local pro bono referral organisation - Law Access.
Profile: Banki Haddock Fiora
This month the Centre caught up with Julie Robb, pro bono partner at Banki Haddock Fiora, about the benefits and challenges of developing a pro bono policy in a smaller firm.
Centre makes submission to Victorian Access to Justice Review
The Centre made a submission to the Victorian Department of Justice and Regulation regarding its Access to Justice Review, focussing on pro bono.
In-house pro bono in England and Wales – an international perspective
We compare regulations and opportunities for in-house pro bono in England and Wales with those in Australia, based on the Law Society's recent practice note.
ON THE SITE: Government Tender Arrangements
In the 'Government Tender Arrangements' section of the Centre's website, we look at the pro bono provisions in the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments' arrangements for the procurement of legal services.
PRO BONO IN THE NEWS: February – March 2016
Links to twenty-four stories of interest to the pro bono legal community that you may have missed. You can also stay up to date on the latest pro bono news by following the Centre's Twitter feed @AusPBC.