Concerns raised about HAP recipients being denied free legal aid

Senator Lynn Boylan and a number of victim support groups have urged the government to change the policy, which is currently the subject of a court challenge.  Picture: Stock Image.

People who are escaping situations of domestic violence and avail of the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) are finding themselves above the financial threshold to receive legal aid.

The issue has been described as 'unjust' by victim support groups.