I am advised:
There has been no reduction in staff in the Criminal Law Division, nor are
there any planned reductions in staff, as a result of the decision to make
legal aid only available to local court defendants who face a real possibility
of imprisonment if convicted.
Free legal advice and minor assistance is also available to all individuals
facing charges through advice clinics. These are available at Legal Aid offices
around New South Wales and at some outreach locations.
The granting of legal aid will still be available to people who are not at
risk of imprisonment in some circumstances.
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