Why domestic violence survivors struggle to get legal assistance

SBS investigates the reality of domestic violence survivors struggling to access legal assistance in Australia.

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Women receive half as many publicly-funded Legal Aid grants as men in Australia https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/women-receive-half-as-many-publicly-funded-legal-aid-grants-as-men-in-australia

Maria fled an abusive relationship. It has cost her thousands in legal fees and the debt is rising https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/maria-fled-an-abusive-relationship-it-has-cost-her-thousands-in-legal-fees-and-the-debt-is-rising

Domestic violence survivors often face Australian Courts without a lawyer https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/domestic-violence-survivors-often-face-australian-courts-without-a-lawyer

One in five Family Court cases in Australia proceed without a lawyer https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/one-in-five-family-court-cases-in-australia-proceed-without-a-lawyer

2021 Federal Budget's allocation for legal aid services: is it enough? https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/2021-federal-budget-s-allocation-for-legal-aid-services-is-it-enough