Legal Aid NSW is an independent statutory body established under the Legal Aid Commission Act 1979 (NSW) reporting to the NSW Attorney General, the Hon. Michael Daley, MP.

Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program Unit manager Alice Stiles, South West Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service manager Farah Assafiri, Premier The Hon Chris Minns and Domestic Violence Unit Solicitor in Charge Gabrielle Cantrall attend a press conference announcing $7.5 million in additional funding for two pilot programs run by Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services. Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program Unit manager Alice Stiles, South West Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service manager Farah Assafiri, Premier The Hon Chris Minns and Domestic Violence Unit Solicitor in Charge Gabrielle Cantrall attend a press conference announcing $7.5 million in additional funding for two pilot programs run by Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services.

Vision

To be a leader in a legal system that delivers fair outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

Purpose

We use the law to help people, particularly those who are disadvantaged, know, defend and assert their rights.

The Legal Aid Commission Act 1979 (NSW) is the foundation from which we work, and clearly outlines why we exist and what we do. We fulfil our obligations by providing accessible, quality legal services and education to people living in disadvantage circumstances.

Outcomes

Our strategic outcomes guided our efforts over the five-year period covered by the Legal Aid NSW Strategic Plan 2018–23. This report highlights initiatives we pursued during 2022–23 to progress our strategic outcomes