Improving Access To Justice
The Tasmanian Government is celebrating the beginning of the legal year by announcing $6.1 million in grants for projects that enhance access to justice.
The latest round of the Solicitors' Guarantee Fund has supported 27 initiatives.
Attorney-General, Guy Barnett, highlighted the significant investment in Tasmania Legal Aid, building on the $4 million delivered in the 2025/26 interim budget.
"There is no doubt that Legal Aid plays an essential role in our justice system," the Attorney said.
"The $3.5 million grant awarded to Legal Aid will be critical in ensuring Tasmanians have access to high-quality legal information, advice, and representation when they need it most.
"The successful recipients will deliver new and improved legal services, ranging from duty lawyer services in the North West to the development of a peer support rehabilitation model for women with experiences of incarceration and community corrections.
"Our Government is delivering for Tasmania by investing in initiatives that will have positive impacts right across Tasmania's justice system."
The funded initiatives deliver a diverse range of programs aimed at improving access to justice, addressing court backlogs and strengthening legal and support services statewide, including:
https://www.premier.tas.gov.au/latest-news/2026/january/improving-access-to-justice
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