The Albanese Labor Government has announced the latest initiative as part of the largest commitment to justice reinvestment ever delivered by the Commonwealth.

The Albanese Government is working to strengthen safety requirements for Children’s Contact Services by today inviting community views on options for the accreditation of these services, supporting recent changes to the Family Law Act 1975.

Today, the new $3.9 billion National Access to Justice Partnership 2025-30 (NAJP) commences, replacing the National Legal Assistance Partnership 2020-25 and delivering a critical increase of $800 million in funding over 5 years from 2025-26 to the legal assistance sector.

The Albanese Government is improving access to justice for vulnerable Australians by awarding $67.5 million over 5 years to 14 grant recipients under the Community Legal Services Program 2025-2030 grant opportunity.