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Our work is varied and covers a broad range of legal and subsequent legal issues.  Beyond our core activities, we advocate for systemic change through community education, law reform and advocacy. 

Law Reform

Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation
November 2018
BGCLS (then known as Central Highlands Community Legal Centre) completed a detailed submission against the proposal to add new electronic gaming machines to the Ballarat Golf Club. Our experience tells us that pokie machines, and gambling addictions more broadly, can lead to increased incidences of family violence and legal problems related to credit and debt.  Our submission below explains our objections to any increase in Ballarat. 
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BGCLS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the region we service, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, water and community. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, their Elders past, present and emerging.
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                   BGCLS is committed to providing safe and inclusive legal and community services.
ACN AOO18716c                                 ABN: 64680414789                 Ballarat & Grampians Community Legal Service Inc. is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR