Are you interested in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of the Victorian community by providing them with knowledge and understanding of the justice system? Volunteering with PLEA offers rewarding and practical experience in a challenging environment through presenting … Continue reading
The sexual assault allegations against former Attorney-General Christian Porter raised many difficult issues. Among them was an evidentiary one: the New South Wales police have made statements indicating part of the reason they discontinued their criminal investigation into the matter … Continue reading
PLEA is now recruiting volunteer presenters for prisons and youth justice centres across Melbourne and Geelong. If you’re a law student, with a passion for social justice, and able to commit to 3-4 sessions a month, we’d love to hear … Continue reading
With the recent publicised dispute between Israel Folau and Rugby Australia, and the subsequent discussion of a religious freedom bill before Parliament, attention in the community has again been drawn to religious freedoms in Australia. This panel discussion will explore … Continue reading
PLEA volunteers will be providing free community legal education seminars Neighbourhood Disputes 5th Aug Fines & Debts 12th Aug Family Law 19th Aug Tenancy & Renters Rights 26th Aug Employment Rights 2nd Sept Public Transport Law 9th Sept Driving Laws … Continue reading
We are looking for volunteers in our programs in the community across Melbourne, and for prisons and youth justice centres in Melbourne and Geelong. Volunteers have the unique opportunity to put their legal knowledge into practice working with communities in … Continue reading
In light of the recent sentencing of Borce Ristevski and Joseph Esmaili, sections of the community have expressed anger and shock at what appears to be a disparity between the proportionality of these sentences. Families of the victims and the … Continue reading
PLEA is recruiting for volunteers in our programs in the community across Melbourne, and for prisons and youth justice centres in Melbourne and Geelong. If you’re a law student with a passion for social justice and availability to deliver sessions … Continue reading
In partnership with the Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre Inc. in Chadstone, PLEA will be hosting a community information session on Family Law and Dispute Resolution on Monday 13 May. This free session is open to all community members (note PLEA volunteers provide general … Continue reading
With increasing instances of vulnerable workers (including migrant workers, backpackers, retail and hospitality workers) being denied work entitlements, there have been calls to create a criminal offence to combat crippling underpayments and denials of entitlements. Join our panel of employment … Continue reading