Labor understand the importance of legal assistance services in providing access to justice for all Australians, and has always supported these vital services. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (ATSILS) operate in every State and Territory to deliver culturally appropriate front line legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in need. Consistent with Labor’s long-standing commitment to ensure access to justice for all Australians, Labor will ensure that the ATSILS are able to carry out their vital role by committing approximately $24 million to the ATSILS over three years, comprising:
in favour of freedom and human rights, for example freedom of speech, assembly or against state coercion or for individualism