News

The City of Port Phillip has opened a new round of consultation on its proposed changes to the Community Amenity Local Law targeting ‘encampments’.

Key updates on Port Phillip Council’s proposed “no‑encampment” law changes, new funding for our Housing Justice Lawyer, and Legal Director Jess Richter’s recent national panel on resisting coercive anti‑homeless measures.

We are working closely with residents and organisations to support those affected by the latest public housing relocation announcement.

Reflections from our first year of integrating legal support into the Alexis-Family Violence Response Model.

A public Statement from Southside Justice on the Bondi terror attack.

The Committee tabled its Final Report on 2 December 2025. Read our response to the report’s recommendations.

Why we’re leading a coalition that opposes local law amendments in the City of Port Phillip Council.

Our new partnership with The Salvation Army’s Upton Road Youth Service will ensure young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness have access too timely, free and non-judgmental legal support.

On Thursday November 27th, we celebrated a milestone event for the Sex Worker Legal Program – the launch our first Impact Report and the unveiling of a refreshed Strategy to guide the next phase of the program.

We are pleased to share our 2024-25 Impact Report, marking a new chapter in how we understand, evaluate, and communicate our work. 

We are excited to announce that five new leaders have joined the Southside Justice Board.

We have recently farewelled three longstanding members of the Southside Justice Board of Directors.