For almost 12 months, the community legal sector campaigned strongly against impending funding cuts of up to 30%, expected to be introduced from July 1, 2017. CHCLC welcomed a the reversal of this decision by Attorney General George Brandis in the May budget.
Throughout the campaign, CHCLC were vocal about the impact cuts will have in the community, particularly to vulnerable and disadvantaged members. Through social media and traditional media engagement and the assistance of the office of the Rt. Hon. Catherine King MP's Office, we assisted in gaining public support for the CLC sector and the significant work completed in the community.