Policy & Law Reform

Law Reform

Addressing systemic barriers to justice is a crucial part of our work. We are mindful of the impact that laws and legal processes have on our vulnerable clients and the broader community, and give voice to their experiences. Our law reform work seeks to promote and uphold human rights and equality before the law.

We contribute to inquiries by parliamentary, law reform and other bodies. We also work collaboratively with other community legal centres and experts, including making joint submissions. We raise awareness of law reform and policy issues through community engagement work, which may include public events and media.

Submissions

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Toll roads as an essential service 

The Victorian Essential Service Commission (ESC) is a leader in developing and enforcing strong consumer protection and hardship frameworks in… Continue reading Toll roads as an essential service 

September 10, 2026
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Speaking up on violence against women and children

PCLC made a submission to the Second Action Plan under the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children.… Continue reading Speaking up on violence against women and children

September 10, 2026
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Submission – Remaking of fines regulations

PCLC made a submission to the Victorian Government’s Remaking of fines consultation, strongly opposing dramatic fee increases for late payment of fines,… Continue reading Submission – Remaking of fines regulations

December 15, 2025
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Older Persons Legal Services Network Submission

Submission by the Older Persons Legal Network, with contribution from Peninsula Community Legal Centre, in response to the draft National Plan… Continue reading Older Persons Legal Services Network Submission

June 19, 2025
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Victoria Law Reform Commission’s Examining Aspects of Family Violence Intervention Orders for Children and Young Adults: Stage 1

April 14, 2025
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Review of Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021

December 10, 2024
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Submission to Commonwealth “Enhanced Civil Protections and Remedies for Forced Marriages” Consultation

December 04, 2024
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PCLC’s Submission to Inquiry into Family Violence Orders by the Commonwealth Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs

September 26, 2024
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An elder abuse perspective on Strong Foundations: Building on Victoria’s Work toEnd Family Violence | February 2024

Submission on elder abuse by Eastern Community Legal Centre, with contributions from Peninsula Community Legal Centre and Justice Connect, in… Continue reading An elder abuse perspective on Strong Foundations: Building on Victoria’s Work toEnd Family Violence | February 2024

March 12, 2024
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Inquiry into the Worsening Rental Crisis in Australia

August 07, 2023

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