Cost of living pricing Australians out of legal aid, courtrooms, putting justice on the high shelf
ABCAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article uses the name and images of the late Mr Hampson with the permission of his family. Key points: Ricky "Dougie" Hampson Jnr's family had a difficult time finding a legal service after his death Government-funded legal aid is unable to properly support everyone who needs it The cost of living is creating a "justice gap" for a large number of Australians In August 2021 Ricky "Dougie" Hampson Junior had been suffering from severe stomach pain and a highly elevated heart rate when he presented to Dubbo Base Hospital. Mr Murphy said the current, poorly funded system was unable to properly support everyone who needed it, creating a "justice gap" for a large number of Australians. "We aren't talking the lower socio-economic demographic, we are talking about a significant proportion of Australia's middle class who are unable to access legal services," he said. A tattoo bearing the likeness of the deceased Dougie Hampson Jr. Ms McMorrine said community justice centres had a similar process to legal aid.
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