Fitzroy Legal Service

15/10/2026

Treaty is an important commitment to truth, justice and First Peoples’ self-determination.

Fitzroy Legal Service is proud to support Victorian Treaty and the right of First Peoples to shape their own futures. With the Victorian state election approaching, protecting Treaty and ensuring its commitments are upheld is more important than ever.

Take action with Together for Treaty to help defend Treaty.

Read our full Friends of Treaty pledge here: https://fls.org.au/about-us/friends-of-treaty-pledge

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15/10/2026

Are you are our next Community Lawyer?

Community Lawyer - Family Violence | Heidelberg Magistrates' Court | Part-time 0.8FTE until September 2027

We are recruiting a Community Lawyer in our Family Law/Family Violence team to advocate for victim/survivors of family violence and other parties, by appearing as a duty lawyer at the Specialist Family Violence Court at Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court.

Learn more + apply via Ethical Jobs: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/fitzroylegal/community-lawyer-family-violence

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13/10/2026

The Victorian state election is happening on Saturday 28 November.

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, you can enrol to vote with a special form.

Voting makes sure your voice is heard.

Enrolment closes on Tuesday 3 November.

Visit the VEC website to learn more: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment/enrol-to-vote/other-ways-to-enrol/voting-with-no-fixed-address

Authorised by Fitzroy Legal Service, 201 Napier Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065

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06/10/2026

You have the right to vote.

The Victorian state election is happening on Saturday 28 November.

Make sure your voice is heard.

Check and update your enrolment before 8pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026. https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment/check-my-enrolment

Authorised by Fitzroy Legal Service, 201 Napier Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065

02/10/2026

Young people deserve the chance to grow up safe, supported, and connected to their communities.

A Senate Committee has found there is no evidence of a youth crime crisis and slammed irresponsible media reporting for fuelling moral panic. The Committee backed the Working Together Action Plan, which puts prevention and support at the heart of keeping communities safe.

By investing in young people and addressing the conditions that shape their lives, we can build safer, stronger communities.

28/09/2026

People are losing their homes for asking to have a leaky roof fixed. 🏠

Victoria banned no-grounds evictions in 2025, but renters are still being pushed out after asking for repairs or standing up for their rights. Anika Legal's new report, Evicted, found:

➡️ 69% of the renters they helped had asked for repairs, and 85% of them never got those repairs before being forced out
➡️ 57% of the eviction notices Anika assessed were invalid
➡️ 87% reporting impacts on their physical or mental health

One renter told them: "You just never know what might happen, it's kind of like being held to ransom."

In NSW, QLD, WA, and SA, renters can challenge a retaliatory eviction at a tribunal. In Victoria, they can't.

It's time to change that. Read the full report: https://anikalegal.org.au/blog/evicted/

24/09/2026

Did you know you could face jail time for not paying a fine?

While recent changes have made Victoria's fines system a little bit fairer, prison remains as a potential penalty for unpaid fines.

Ahead of the Victorian Election, make sure you call on your state MPs and candidates to commit to righting this wrong.

Thank you to the Attorney-General sonyakilkennymp for her commitment towards these wins, building on the reforms achieved by former A-G Jaclyn Symes

Thank you to Rachel Payne MP and David Ettershank MP for fighting for amendments in Parliament, and Katherine Copsey, Georgie Purcell - Animal Justice Party MP and David Limbrick MP - Libertarian for your support!

24/09/2026

Are you are our next Finance Manager?

Manager - Finance | Fitzroy | Part-time 0.6FTE

We are recruiting a Finance Manager to lead our financial operations and undertake a full range of financial activities in the organisation.

Learn more + apply: https://ow.ly/vSLe50ZQqHj

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18/09/2026

Richmond public housing residents deserve answers.

The Victorian Government is proposing to replace 220 public housing homes with around 800 new homes. But it remains unclear whether any of those homes will be public housing.

There are also unanswered questions about residents’ right to return, rents and protections, who will own and operate the social housing, and what will happen to the green space, trees and community facilities residents rely on.

Before these plans move ahead, Richmond residents need transparency and certainty about their homes.

14/09/2026

Applications for our Senior Civil Lawyer - Prison Legal Service Lead close THIS Sunday!

Apply via Ethical Jobs: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/fitzroylegal/senior-civil-lawyer-prison-legal-service-lead-1

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