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We provide free legal advice for women in Western Australia.

Law and Policy Reform

We have a strong commitment to advocating for systemic and social change. We do this by supporting international conventions and participating in national and state law and policy reform with the aim of increasing women’s access to justice and advocating for the rights of women.

By engaging in reviews we make sure women’s voices are heard. Our advocacy work can include:

  • participating in inquiries;
  • providing submissions to Government in relation to proposed law and policy changes;
  • writing letters to and meeting with politicians;
  • providing advice to Government advocating for women and their children; and
  • supporting and assisting organisations that advocate for women, such as Women’s Legal Services Australia and the Women’s Council for Domestic & Family Violence Services (WA).

The latest news & insights

The Law Report: Reforming sexual assault law in Australia

8 August 2024 News

Women’s Legal Service WA’s CEO Jennie Gray joined this week’s The Law Report on ABC Radio National where the conversation was about much needed reforms to sexual violence in Australia. The interview was hosted by internationally renowned author (and previously human rights lawyer) Suzie Miller, whose text Prima Facie has proved incredibly important for raising awareness about the barriers to …

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National Homelessness Week 2024

7 August 2024 News

Monday 5 August marked the start of National Homelessness Week, with the 2024 theme of Homelessness Action Now. Homelessness, and the significant risk to safety this poses, is one the most prevalent adversities that the women that Women’s Legal Service WA work with are facing. With new stats from REIWA showing that WA’s median house price has risen 11.3% since …

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