Inner Melbourne Community Legal
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IMCL promotes access to justice for people experiencing disadvantage through free legal assistance, education, advocacy, law reform and the Police Accountability Project. www.imcl.org.au
Claims by Victoria Police that they will not tolerate racial profiling have been debunked by new research showing that 12 years after police committed to eliminate the practice, young men of colour are still routinely being disproportionately stopped, searched and questioned.
December 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Claims by Victoria Police that they will not tolerate racial profiling have been debunked by new research showing that 12 years after police committed to eliminate the practice, young men of colour are still routinely being disproportionately stopped, searched and questioned.
The declaration of Melbourne’s CBD and surrounds as a designated area until the end of May is a vast over-reach by Victoria Police that will infringe on civil liberties and freedoms of people visiting the city. Read our media release: imcl.org.au/news/media-r...
November 25, 2025 at 7:03 AM
The declaration of Melbourne’s CBD and surrounds as a designated area until the end of May is a vast over-reach by Victoria Police that will infringe on civil liberties and freedoms of people visiting the city. Read our media release: imcl.org.au/news/media-r...
Young offenders need support to get their lives on track, not years in jail with adult criminals.
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Young offenders need support to get their lives on track, not years in jail with adult criminals.
Here is an important community update on the public housing towers demolition class action.
October 30, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Here is an important community update on the public housing towers demolition class action.
Tonight City of Melbourne councillors have a decision to make.
They are going to vote on whether to spend $2 million on security guards and a further $2.1 on surveillance.
They are going to vote on whether to spend $2 million on security guards and a further $2.1 on surveillance.
October 28, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Tonight City of Melbourne councillors have a decision to make.
They are going to vote on whether to spend $2 million on security guards and a further $2.1 on surveillance.
They are going to vote on whether to spend $2 million on security guards and a further $2.1 on surveillance.
Our team has spent all day in the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the decision earlier this year which allowed the demolition of the public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington to go ahead. Managing Lawyer Louisa Bassini explains more.
October 27, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Our team has spent all day in the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn the decision earlier this year which allowed the demolition of the public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington to go ahead. Managing Lawyer Louisa Bassini explains more.
The Supreme Court will today begin hearing an appeal against a decision earlier this year to allow the demolition of public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington.
IMCL has lodged the appeal on behalf of public housing residents who allege the government has breached their human rights.
IMCL has lodged the appeal on behalf of public housing residents who allege the government has breached their human rights.
October 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The Supreme Court will today begin hearing an appeal against a decision earlier this year to allow the demolition of public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington.
IMCL has lodged the appeal on behalf of public housing residents who allege the government has breached their human rights.
IMCL has lodged the appeal on behalf of public housing residents who allege the government has breached their human rights.
Tomorrow the Supreme Court will begin hearing an appeal against a decision earlier this year to allow the demolition of public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington.
Come down and support residents before they go into court at 9.45am tomorrow at 459 Lonsdale Street in the city.
Come down and support residents before they go into court at 9.45am tomorrow at 459 Lonsdale Street in the city.
October 25, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Tomorrow the Supreme Court will begin hearing an appeal against a decision earlier this year to allow the demolition of public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington.
Come down and support residents before they go into court at 9.45am tomorrow at 459 Lonsdale Street in the city.
Come down and support residents before they go into court at 9.45am tomorrow at 459 Lonsdale Street in the city.
IMCL supports social, community and disability sector workers rallying today across the country to protect equal pay.
Our sector deserves a classification structure that recognises the skills of our workforce and the essential and complex work they do for the community.
Our sector deserves a classification structure that recognises the skills of our workforce and the essential and complex work they do for the community.
October 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
IMCL supports social, community and disability sector workers rallying today across the country to protect equal pay.
Our sector deserves a classification structure that recognises the skills of our workforce and the essential and complex work they do for the community.
Our sector deserves a classification structure that recognises the skills of our workforce and the essential and complex work they do for the community.
Tomorrow night, Melbourne City Council will decide whether to spend more than $4 million on extra security guards and CCTV cameras in the CBD.
The council should redirect this money to help people struggling with rising costs of living and housing affordability.
imcl.org.au/news/media-r...
The council should redirect this money to help people struggling with rising costs of living and housing affordability.
imcl.org.au/news/media-r...
October 20, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Tomorrow night, Melbourne City Council will decide whether to spend more than $4 million on extra security guards and CCTV cameras in the CBD.
The council should redirect this money to help people struggling with rising costs of living and housing affordability.
imcl.org.au/news/media-r...
The council should redirect this money to help people struggling with rising costs of living and housing affordability.
imcl.org.au/news/media-r...
On World Mental Health Day, we want to highlight a project by IMCL improving access to holistic legal support for people with mental health issues. Read more: imcl.org.au/news/blog/cl...
October 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
On World Mental Health Day, we want to highlight a project by IMCL improving access to holistic legal support for people with mental health issues. Read more: imcl.org.au/news/blog/cl...
Housing and social justice advocates are joining up to secure the protection and growth of public housing in Victoria.
Come along to this public meeting on 23 October to hear more, and then join the campaign for more - not less - state-owned public housing.
RSVP here: bit.ly/46C2NrX
Come along to this public meeting on 23 October to hear more, and then join the campaign for more - not less - state-owned public housing.
RSVP here: bit.ly/46C2NrX
October 2, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Housing and social justice advocates are joining up to secure the protection and growth of public housing in Victoria.
Come along to this public meeting on 23 October to hear more, and then join the campaign for more - not less - state-owned public housing.
RSVP here: bit.ly/46C2NrX
Come along to this public meeting on 23 October to hear more, and then join the campaign for more - not less - state-owned public housing.
RSVP here: bit.ly/46C2NrX
Next month, the appeal against the demolition of public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington will be back in court.
IMCL is seeking leave to appeal on behalf of residents were were participants in a class action against the State Government and Homes Victoria.
IMCL is seeking leave to appeal on behalf of residents were were participants in a class action against the State Government and Homes Victoria.
September 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Next month, the appeal against the demolition of public housing towers in North Melbourne and Flemington will be back in court.
IMCL is seeking leave to appeal on behalf of residents were were participants in a class action against the State Government and Homes Victoria.
IMCL is seeking leave to appeal on behalf of residents were were participants in a class action against the State Government and Homes Victoria.
This month's Help Hub at Djerring Flemington Hub tomorrow morning will have a focus on housing and energy. See you there!
August 28, 2025 at 5:01 AM
This month's Help Hub at Djerring Flemington Hub tomorrow morning will have a focus on housing and energy. See you there!
Victims of police misconduct are having their voices silenced by a system that is failing to provide justice, transparency and accountability.
This needs to change, IMCL will tell a Parliamentary inquiry this afternoon.
Read more: imcl.org.au/news/media-r...
This needs to change, IMCL will tell a Parliamentary inquiry this afternoon.
Read more: imcl.org.au/news/media-r...
August 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Victims of police misconduct are having their voices silenced by a system that is failing to provide justice, transparency and accountability.
This needs to change, IMCL will tell a Parliamentary inquiry this afternoon.
Read more: imcl.org.au/news/media-r...
This needs to change, IMCL will tell a Parliamentary inquiry this afternoon.
Read more: imcl.org.au/news/media-r...
Several councils in Melbourne are hiring security guards in public spaces in response to concerns about community safety. We have produced a fact sheet to provide basic information about your rights if stopped or questioned by police, security guards or council officers: imcl.org.au/news/publica...
August 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Several councils in Melbourne are hiring security guards in public spaces in response to concerns about community safety. We have produced a fact sheet to provide basic information about your rights if stopped or questioned by police, security guards or council officers: imcl.org.au/news/publica...
Come along to the State Library at 11am this Saturday to join the rally to protect public housing in Victoria.
The demolition of the towers will break up communities and reduce the amount of secure and affordable public housing in the inner city. #savepublichousing #SaveTheTowers
The demolition of the towers will break up communities and reduce the amount of secure and affordable public housing in the inner city. #savepublichousing #SaveTheTowers
July 31, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Come along to the State Library at 11am this Saturday to join the rally to protect public housing in Victoria.
The demolition of the towers will break up communities and reduce the amount of secure and affordable public housing in the inner city. #savepublichousing #SaveTheTowers
The demolition of the towers will break up communities and reduce the amount of secure and affordable public housing in the inner city. #savepublichousing #SaveTheTowers
This year is the 50th annual #NAIDOCWeek, held to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Find out more about how to get involved: www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc...
Find out more about how to get involved: www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc...
July 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This year is the 50th annual #NAIDOCWeek, held to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Find out more about how to get involved: www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc...
Find out more about how to get involved: www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc...
We have an opportunity for a Legal Practice Co-ordinator to join our team.
Visit the link for a full position description and details on how to apply: www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/nmls...
Applications close on 18 July.
Visit the link for a full position description and details on how to apply: www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/nmls...
Applications close on 18 July.
July 3, 2025 at 11:49 PM
We have an opportunity for a Legal Practice Co-ordinator to join our team.
Visit the link for a full position description and details on how to apply: www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/nmls...
Applications close on 18 July.
Visit the link for a full position description and details on how to apply: www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/nmls...
Applications close on 18 July.
As part of our fight to protect public housing, this week Inner Melbourne Community Legal appeared before a Parliamentary inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne’s public housing towers.
June 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
As part of our fight to protect public housing, this week Inner Melbourne Community Legal appeared before a Parliamentary inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne’s public housing towers.
As we near the end of the financial year, have you considered making a donation to Inner Melbourne Community Legal?
imcl.org.au/support-us/d...
As a registered charitable organisation, donations to IMCL over $2 are tax-deductible.
imcl.org.au/support-us/d...
As a registered charitable organisation, donations to IMCL over $2 are tax-deductible.
June 26, 2025 at 5:04 AM
As we near the end of the financial year, have you considered making a donation to Inner Melbourne Community Legal?
imcl.org.au/support-us/d...
As a registered charitable organisation, donations to IMCL over $2 are tax-deductible.
imcl.org.au/support-us/d...
As a registered charitable organisation, donations to IMCL over $2 are tax-deductible.
Our Managing Lawyer for Tenancy and Housing Louisa Bassini will be appearing at 10am tomorrow before the the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne’s public housing towers.
June 23, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Our Managing Lawyer for Tenancy and Housing Louisa Bassini will be appearing at 10am tomorrow before the the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee inquiry into the redevelopment of Melbourne’s public housing towers.
Inner Melbourne Community Legal has lodged an appeal on behalf of public housing towers residents against a Supreme Court of Victoria judgement allowing demolition of their homes to go ahead. Read our media release: imcl.org.au/news/media-r... #savethetowers
June 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Inner Melbourne Community Legal has lodged an appeal on behalf of public housing towers residents against a Supreme Court of Victoria judgement allowing demolition of their homes to go ahead. Read our media release: imcl.org.au/news/media-r... #savethetowers
This week the Supreme Court of Victoria heard closing submissions in in a landmark class action against the Victorian government over excessive force and unlawful use of oleoresin capsicum spray (OC spray) by Victoria Police. #policeombudsmannow
June 13, 2025 at 4:32 AM
This week the Supreme Court of Victoria heard closing submissions in in a landmark class action against the Victorian government over excessive force and unlawful use of oleoresin capsicum spray (OC spray) by Victoria Police. #policeombudsmannow
Yesterday Homes Victoria postponed construction works that were planned at the North Melbourne public housing towers following public outcry, but its actions have created further anxiety for residents. IMCL Managing Lawyer - Tenancy, Louisa Bassini, spoke on ABC Melbourne Drive about the situation.
June 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Yesterday Homes Victoria postponed construction works that were planned at the North Melbourne public housing towers following public outcry, but its actions have created further anxiety for residents. IMCL Managing Lawyer - Tenancy, Louisa Bassini, spoke on ABC Melbourne Drive about the situation.