Why it is becoming harder to find volunteers to sign legal documents
Residents in Melbourne are struggling to find Justices of the Peace to sign legal documents as the volunteer workforce ages and declines. Officials are calling for urgent government recruitment to address the growing shortage of these essential community volunteers.
Why it matters
The decline of volunteer-based legal services creates significant administrative barriers for citizens needing to certify identity documents or statutory declarations.
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