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Victoria Legal Aid: Legal aid
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVictoria Legal Aid is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Melbourne, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is 42335622126. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 52/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in Australia. The organization reports A$284M in annual revenue.
Victoria Legal Aid has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Australia is 52/100.
Victoria Legal Aid is located in Melbourne, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years. Its registered address is L 9 570 Bourke St, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Victoria Legal Aid has A$284M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Victoria Legal Aid is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has A$284M in annual revenue.
Victoria Legal Aid has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Victoria Legal Aid profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Australia: Victoria Legal Aid's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 is below the peer average of 52/100. Its annual revenue of A$284M is well above the peer average of A$6M.
Victoria Legal Aid is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). If the organization has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Check the organization's DGR status on the ACNC or ATO website to confirm.
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Australian donations are deductible if Victoria Legal Aid holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Victoria Legal Aid is registered in Australia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Victoria Legal Aid is registered in Australia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Sentiment
NeutralKeeping communities safe - Victorian Budget
Statewide expansion of our Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer Program - Victoria Legal Aid
Women’s legal services in Australia: Understanding your options - SBS Australia
‘Wholly inadequate’: Bar warns low pay risks aborted trials and overturned convictions - The Age
Legal Aid expands service in North East - Alpine Observer & Myrtleford Times
Successful junior counsel participants announced for our 2026 Trial Counsel Development Program - Victoria Legal Aid
Demand doubles for Victoria’s dedicated legal service for victims of crime - Victoria Legal Aid
A boy sexually harassed Lucy at school. Then his mother used an IVO to silence her - SMH.com.au
New court building for Melbourne’s west: Wyndham Law Courts, Werribee - Court Services Victoria
Bill Jaboor finishes term as Victoria Legal Aid Chair - Victoria Legal Aid
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Quick facts about Victoria Legal Aid
- What is Victoria Legal Aid?
- Victoria Legal Aid is a advocacy & civil rights large based in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria Legal Aid: Legal aid
- When was Victoria Legal Aid founded?
- Victoria Legal Aid was founded in 1995.
- Where is Victoria Legal Aid located?
- Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
- What is Victoria Legal Aid's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
- Is Victoria Legal Aid trustworthy?
- Victoria Legal Aid has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Victoria Legal Aid's registration number?
- Registration: 42335622126 (Australia).
- What is Victoria Legal Aid's website?
- https://www.vla.vic.gov.au
- Are donations to Victoria Legal Aid tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.