Technology and human rights on Government's justice agenda
The Gillard Government will invest an additional $4 million into regional access to justice over four years in what is an innovative approach to the provision of legal services. What does the budget mean for the legal profession? Read the latest articles on the budget's implications for law:
May 10: Federal Budget 2011: NBN key to regional justice
Legal aid and community legal centres will be asked to develop online initiatives to improve access to justice for regional areas under measures announced in the 2011-12 Federal Budget. [read full article]
May 10: Federal Budget 2011: High Court funded as ICC takes hit
Australia's contribution to the International Criminal Court has been dealt a blow via Treasurer Wayne Swan's Fourth Federal Budget, while the High Court will see an additional $6.1 million worth of funding over the next four years. [read full article]
May 10: Federal Budget 2011: Funding boost for human rights
Human rights are on the Gillard Government's agenda in the 2011-12 Federal Budget, with additional funding provided to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). [read full article]
May 10: Federal Budget 2011: Surplus still on track in tough budget
Treasurer Wayne Swan has uncovered $22 billion worth of savings in a "tough" budget that aims to extend the opportunity of the mining boom to all Australians.[read full article]
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Pre-Budget news:
May 4: Budget lets down Victorian Courts and Legal Aid: Law Institute
Additional police coupled with a paucity of additional funding for Victoria's court system will lead to further strain on court and legal aid resources, according to the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV). [Read full article]
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