Resource Category: Access to and use of services

Is early intervention timely? (2015)

This paper explores 'early intervention' in the context of the evidence-based priority given to assisting the most disadvantaged, and the need to do so within limited resources. (Justice Issues 20)

See also a 2-page summary (Updating Justice 47)

Barriers to obtaining advice for legal problems in New South Wales (2014)

This paper uses data from the Legal Australia-Wide Survey to examine barriers to accessing legal help reported by respondents. (Updating Justice 39)

Legal capability and inaction for legal problems: knowledge, stress and cost (2014)

This paper presents findings from the Legal-Australia Wide Survey that examine reasons for taking no action in response to legal problems. Specific reasons examined include 'didn't know what to do', 'would be too stressful', and 'would cost too much'.  (Updating Justice 41)

Reshaping legal assistance services: building on the evidence base (2014)

This report draws research evidence - together with experience of service providers - to inform the design and delivery of efficient and effective legal assistance services. It provides a basis for considering how to move from the theory to the practice of client-centred service delivery. See also a summary report (Updating Justice 43)

Lawyer availability and population change in regional, rural and remote areas of New South Wales (2014)

This in-depth report is the second of two studies into the availability of lawyers in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW.

Availability of lawyers in RRR NSW: what we have learnt (2014)

This short paper summarises the key findings from two Foundation reports; Lawyer availability and population change in regional, rural and remote areas of New South Wales (2014), and Recruitment and retention of lawyers in regional, rural and remote New South Wales (2010). (Updating Justice 42)

How are legal problems finalised in Australia? (2013)

This paper summarises findings from the Legal Australia-Wide survey that examine the manner in which respondents finalise their legal probelms and whether the manner of finalisation depends on the type of problem. (Updating Justice 19).

What price justice? Income and the use of lawyers (2013)

This short paper, using Legal Australia-Wide Survey data, explores the relationship between income and the use of lawyers. (Updating Justice 31)

Taking no action: unmet legal need in Australia? (2012)

This short paper presents findings from the Legal Australia-Wide Survey which examines whether inaction is more common for some disadvantaged groups, the reasons respondent give for their inaction, and whether respondents who take no action achieve favourable outcomes. (Updating Justice 3).

Recruitment and retention of lawyers in regional, rural and remote New South Wales (2010)

This in-depth report presents comprehensive location-specific information on the recruitment and retention of lawyers in RRR NSW. See also a summary report (Justice Issues 13).

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