Oct 23
Bankstown, Sydney 5 October 2023. The case of Troy Safranko, a Sydney man who allegedly took the life of his own mother within a day of being released on bail, raises serious concerns. Justice Support Centre urgently calls on legislators to reconsider bail laws to ensure both the safety of victims of domestic and family violence and that perpetrators with mental health concerns are given the support they need.
Dec 22
South West Sydney Legal Centre has today recommended a series of reforms to the NSW Victims Support Scheme, saying the Scheme remains invaluable to the recovery of victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.
Dec 22
South West Sydney Legal Centre is joining the call from across the domestic and family violence sector for increased consultation on the possible criminalisation of coercive control in New South Wales.
Mar 24
Our March newsletter for 2024 celebrates International Women's Day and highlights the importance of the work we do.
Dec 23
Our final newsletter for 2023 includes our Annual Report, safety tips for the holidays and showcases how we have supported over 10,580 people this year.
Sep 23
Our September quarterly newsletter edition brings to life the work all our valued our teams do, supporting women and children and providing equitable access to justice for all.
Nov 23
In these submissions, as a matter of convenience, we turn our attention to the proposed amendments in relation to property matters arising from marriage only, noting that there are equivalent proposals in relation to property matters arising from de facto relationships and our submissions would apply equally to those proposed amendments.
Feb 23
Our preliminary submission to the review of serious road crime by NSW Law Reform Commission draws on our expertise supporting defendants of driving and traffic offences.
Dec 22
Urgent request to extend consultation period for the public exposure bill to criminalise coercive control
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