Our dedicated research team is committed to exploring and understanding various ‘access to justice’ issues through impactful social research projects. We delve into a wide range of topics to uncover valuable insights that contribute to the betterment of our communities.
The research team is currently undertaking a program of research investigating access to justice in relation to natural disasters in New South Wales.
February 2025 | The final stage of a multi-phase research program has now been released, addressing how the legal assistance sector can better support disaster-affected communities in Australia.
Webinar | On February 26 2025, the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW hosted a webinar, exploring how the legal assistance sector prepares for, and responds to natural disasters. The webinar featured Foundation researchers and representatives from the sector including Community Legal Centres.
Building on the findings of the 2024 report, Natural disaster-related legal need in Australia: State of the evidence, this new research explores the preparedness efforts of Community Legal Centres (CLCs) and the challenges they face in planning for disasters.
This report examines:
Through insights from legal professionals across NSW, the research highlights the challenges, opportunities, and systemic factors shaping disaster legal preparedness.
August 2024 | The first stage of our disaster related research is now available. This report provides the first comprehensive summary of what is known about disaster related legal needs in the Australian context.
Don’t miss our short five minute presentation summarising the report’s highlights.
Our team is actively engaged in numerous other research endeavors, each addressing different aspects of ‘access to justice’. We are constantly expanding our portfolio to cover a diverse array of subjects, and we encourage you to stay tuned for updates on upcoming projects.
If you would like further details on any of our current research, or simply to have a chat about your research questions, please feel free to contact the Research team on [email protected].