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2022 Grants Round Application Form

Our 2022 Grants Round is now open

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2022 VLSB Grants Round Guidelines

Our 2022 Grants Round is now open

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Access and Inclusion Plan

A plan to remove the barriers that people with a disability may experience when dealing with our organisation

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Consumers’ Experiences of Legal Services: Rapid Review

A report on consumers' experiences with looking for and using legal services

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2021 Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner Annual Report

This report contains information about our operations and financial performance for the 2020-21 financial year.

Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests

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Who can make a freedom of information request?

We are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act). This Act provides every person with a legally enforceable right to access documents in our possession, subject to certain exemptions. Due to the sensitive nature of the majority of the documents we hold, an exemption often applies to preclude access.

Making a request

A request for access to documents made under the FOI Act must:

  • be in writing
  • provide a physical or electronic address where we can send our decision
  • provide enough information for us to identify the documents; and
  • be accompanied by the prescribed application fee.

Request for the documents in our possession, should be addressed to:

Freedom of Information Officer
Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner
Level 27, 500 Bourke Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000

Or email your request to us foi@lsbc.vic.gov.au.

Access charges (for example, photocopying and search and retrieval charges) may also apply once documents have been processed and a decision on access made. Our Freedom of Information Policy is available on our website here. The application fee may be waived if you can provide evidence of financial hardship.

What happens after a request is made?

You will be notified as to a decision on a request within 45 days of the Board or Commissioner receiving it.

Further information regarding Freedom of Information can be found at website of the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC).

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New tool for reporting lawyer sexual harassment

VLSB+C has today launched an online tool for lawyers in Victoria to anonymously report instances of sexual harassment

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“I enjoy the quality of people we hire and the engaging conversations.
I think our staff are amazing and have a lot to contribute to our vision and mission moving forward.” – Employee

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Our New Employee Value Proposition Statement

"The VLSB+C’s purpose is to regulate legal practices in Victoria and promote trust and confidence in the legal profession. We are a growing organisation made up of outstanding teams on a mission to help consumers and lawyers.

Over time, we have improved our great organisational culture. Our People Matter Survey results are better than the wider Victorian Public Sector by an average of 9%. As a VLSB+C member of staff, while being part of a purpose-driven organisation, you will also have access to a range of flexible working options to make an impact on your personal life. On top of this, our horizontal structure allows for more partnership with your colleagues and other teams in the business.

And when you are in office, we have an active Social Club and an engaged Well-being Committee that organises fun and positive activities promoting socialising and wellness.”.
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