Refugee & Immigration Legal Centre Inc
About
Refugee Legal is Australia's largest provider of legal services to refugees and Victoria's only specialist community legal centre. They offer free legal assistance to asylum seekers and refugees on protection visa applications, immigration matters, and related issues including family violence and TPV/SHEV conversions. Their approach combines direct legal service delivery with policy advocacy and community education to support and empower vulnerable ethnic communities.
Programs (6)
ART Protection Processing Hotline
Legal assistance hotline for Protection visa applicants with appeals before the Administrative Review Tribunal
Israel-Gaza Legal Hotline
Legal assistance for people impacted by the Israel-Gaza crisis
TPV/SHEV Conversion to Permanent Visa
Assistance for Temporary Protection Visa and Safe Haven Enterprise Visa holders seeking permanent residency
People who arrived by boat Hotline
Legal assistance specifically for people who arrived in Australia by boat
Community Education Program
Educational events, training and resources for refugees and the broader community
Policy Submissions
Advocacy work through submissions and publications to shape immigration and refugee policy
Outcomes
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $5.8M | $5.4M | $6.5M | 36 FTE + 600 vol |
| FY2022 | $5.8M | $3.8M | $5.4M | 31 FTE + 550 vol |
| FY2021 | $2.9M | $2.7M | $4.0M | 35 FTE + 550 vol |
| FY2020 | $3.2M | $2.9M | $2.4M | 31 FTE + 550 vol |
| FY2019 | $2.8M | $2.6M | $1.9M | 26 FTE + 550 vol |
| FY2018 | $2.6M | $2.6M | $1.7M | 23 FTE + 550 vol |
| FY2017 | $3.2M | $3.0M | $2.0M | 24 FTE + 550 vol |
| 7yr history | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | |||
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