News
Commissioner Update – December 2024
This edition includes our statement on the use of AI, ensuring a proper basis for any claim of client legal privilege – and more.
News
Warning of increase in impersonation scams targeting law practice bank accounts
The goal of the scam is to get enough information from the lawyer to steal money from the law practice’s trust accounts.
News
Statement on the use of artificial intelligence in Australian legal practice
A collaborative statement to the profession on the responsible and ethical use of AI.
Grants
Announcing the 2024 Change Grant recipients
This year, 23 community organisations will share in $11,875,997 of funding from the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSB+C) Grants Program.
News
Improving lawyer and consumer experiences: a clear focus for Victoria’s legal regulator
Our 2023-24 Annual Report is now available.
News
Initial findings from new lawyer wellbeing research
Explore the initial findings into lawyer wellbeing, workplace culture and ethics
Grants
VLSB+C grantee wins Good Design Award 2024 for social impact
Justice Connect has won a Good Design Award 2024 in the social impact category for a project we are proud to have supported.
News
Commissioner Update - August 2024
This edition includes our new guidance on confidentiality and its exceptions, our early SLP survey findings - and more.
Media
Law practices at risk of losing client money, and their reputation
Warning to law practices to perform proper background checks on the non-legal staff they hire and provide ongoing supervision.
Grants
New Advancing Housing Justice Grants Round – now open
This new grants round aims to help more Victorians to access and keep secure, safe housing.