Building sustainable justice systems in regional Western Australia requires more than recruitment. It requires long-term pathways that connect education, professional development and regional practice. The Legal Education Access Pathways (LEAP) pilot is an initiative designed to strengthen those pathways. Delivered in partnership with the University of Western Australia, the LEAP

Across regional Western Australia, workforce sustainability is one of the most important factors shaping access to justice. Regional organisations often operate with small teams covering large geographic areas. This means that even minor workforce changes, such as staff turnover, extended leave or recruitment delays, can significantly affect system capacity. Unlike

Across rural, regional and remote Western Australia, workforce sustainability remains one of the most significant challenges affecting justice systems. Regional organisations frequently operate with small teams and limited capacity buffers, while geographic distance, housing availability and supervision capacity can make recruitment and retention more difficult. Recognising the need for a