Fitzroy Legal Service

Fitzroy Legal Service Victoria’s longest standing community legal centre championing justice and a fairer legal system for those most in need.

We breakdown barriers to justice, and agitate for high-impact policy and legislative reform.

Prison time isn’t fine.In Victoria, people can still be imprisoned for unpaid fines, including things like parking fines...
25/05/2026

Prison time isn’t fine.

In Victoria, people can still be imprisoned for unpaid fines, including things like parking fines and tolls.

Right now, a temporary pause is preventing imprisonment. But if it ends, thousands of Victorians could face arrest and possible imprisonment.

Many of the people impacted are already experiencing significant disadvantage, including homelessness, family violence and mental illness.

Parliament has already recognised the injustice of these laws. Yet thousands remain at risk under old “zombie warrants”.

There are fairer and more effective ways to recover unpaid fines.

The Victorian Government has a clear choice: continue a system that criminalises poverty, or end it.

The Infringement Working Group is calling on the Victorian Attorney-General to abolish imprisonment for fines debt.

Swipe through to understand why this matters, then join us in sharing this post to help call for change.

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Prison time isn’t fine. Thousands of Victorians remain at risk of imprisonment due to old “zombie warrants” issued under...
23/05/2026

Prison time isn’t fine.

Thousands of Victorians remain at risk of imprisonment due to old “zombie warrants” issued under laws Parliament has already acknowledged were unjust.

The current pause on enforcement is temporary.

Without lasting reform, Victorians will continue to face imprisonment for unpaid fines.

We’re urgently calling on the Victorian Attorney-General to permanently abolish imprisonment for fines debt.

Share this post and tag the Attorney-General: to help call for change.

Prison time isn’t fine.Imprisoning people for unpaid fines debt leads to real harm, often experienced by vulnerable peop...
22/05/2026

Prison time isn’t fine.

Imprisoning people for unpaid fines debt leads to real harm, often experienced by vulnerable people.

There are more effective and fairer ways to recover unpaid fines than sending people to prison.

The current approach punishes people for being unable to pay and risks criminalising poverty.

We’re calling on the Victorian Attorney-General to abolish imprisonment for fines debt.

Share this post and tag the Attorney-General: to help call for change.

Prison time isn’t fine. We know from the Robodebt scandal that even the threat of imprisonment for fines debt can cause ...
20/05/2026

Prison time isn’t fine.

We know from the Robodebt scandal that even the threat of imprisonment for fines debt can cause significant distress and harm.

There are fairer and more effective ways to recover unpaid fines debt than sending people to jail.

We’re calling on the Victorian Attorney-General to abolish imprisonment for fines debt.

Share this post and tag the Attorney-General: to help call for change.

Happy National Volunteer Week! This week is a moment to thank and recognise volunteers, who generously give their time a...
18/05/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week!

This week is a moment to thank and recognise volunteers, who generously give their time and care to their communities.

2026's theme: 'Your Year to Volunteer' invites people to get involved in ways that work for them. There is no one way to volunteer - just the way that fits you.

For Fitzroy Legal Service, volunteers are at the heart of our impact. We rely heavily on the expertise and commitment of outstanding volunteers through all that we do.

Is 2026 Your Year to Volunteer?https://fls.org.au/volunteer-program/

Join Q+Law for a step-by-step guide through the process of changing your legal name and/or record of s*x in Victoria. B...
18/05/2026

Join Q+Law for a step-by-step guide through the process of changing your legal name and/or record of s*x in Victoria.

By the end of the session, participants will understand:

- When you can change your legal name and s*x marker
- What documents are required for the application
- Expected timelines and what to anticipate during the process
- Where to access further help and support

Date: Thursday 21st of May, 2026
Time: 1pm - 2pm AEDT
Online webinar
Free registration: bb1ea0db-c4e8-4224-a57f-013f44c4e5ed@bb6874de-a23e-49be-9aa5-6655b9ac22af" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb1ea0db-c4e8-4224-a57f-013f44c4e5ed@bb6874de-a23e-49be-9aa5-6655b9ac22af

Prison time isn’t fine. Right now, more than 3,000 imprisonment warrants hang over Victorians with unpaid fines. Many of...
15/05/2026

Prison time isn’t fine.

Right now, more than 3,000 imprisonment warrants hang over Victorians with unpaid fines. Many of these relate to toll fines.

Many people affected are already experiencing significant disadvantage, including homelessness, family violence and mental illness.

If the Attorney-General does not act urgently, many Victorians in these circumstances risk being sent to prison.

The Infringement Working Group is calling on the Victorian Attorney-General to permanently abolish imprisonment for fines debt.

Share this post and tag the Attorney-General: to help call for change.

Do you know your rights when attending a protest in Victoria? Join us for an important online webinar, partnering with M...
14/05/2026

Do you know your rights when attending a protest in Victoria? Join us for an important online webinar, partnering with Melbourne Activist Legal Support exploring:

- Police powers at protests
- Your legal rights
- What to do if stopped or questioned
- Practical tips for staying safe and informed

📆Thursday 21st of May, 2026
📍Online
🎟️Register: https://events.humanitix.com/protest-and-police-know-your-rights-in-victoria or via the link in our bio

Whether you’re an organiser, student, activist or community member - this session is for you!

Prison time isn’t fine. In Victoria, unpaid fines can still lead to imprisonment. Even something as minor as a parking o...
13/05/2026

Prison time isn’t fine.

In Victoria, unpaid fines can still lead to imprisonment. Even something as minor as a parking or toll fine could result in time behind bars.

No one should lose their freedom because they can’t afford to pay.

The Infringement Working Group is calling on the Victorian Attorney-General to abolish imprisonment for fines debt now.

Share this post and tag the Attorney-General: , and Transurban help call for change.

Join Fitzroy Legal Service at Victorian Law Week! As part of Victorian Law Week 2026, Fitzroy Legal Service is pleased t...
12/05/2026

Join Fitzroy Legal Service at Victorian Law Week!

As part of Victorian Law Week 2026, Fitzroy Legal Service is pleased to be delivering two free online webinars:

Protest & Police, Know Your Rights in Victoria
Delivered by Fitzroy Legal Service and Melbourne Activist Legal Support
Thursday 21 May, 11am – 12pm
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/protest-and-police-know-your-rights-in-victoria

Legal Name and S*x Marker Change 101
Run by Q+Law

Thursday 21 May, 1pm – 2pm
Register: bb1ea0db-c4e8-4224-a57f-013f44c4e5ed@bb6874de-a23e-49be-9aa5-6655b9ac22af" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb1ea0db-c4e8-4224-a57f-013f44c4e5ed@bb6874de-a23e-49be-9aa5-6655b9ac22af

We hope to see you there!

Address

Level 4, Fitzroy Town Hall, 201 Napier Street Fitzroy/enter Via Laneway At Rear Of Building Off Moor Street
Fitzroy, VIC
3065

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
6:30pm - 8pm

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