Genevieve Bolton… “we urgently need long term funding to meet the increased need in our community.” CANBERRA Community Law has breathed a sigh of relief after ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr swooped in a day before its funding was about to run out to announce it will support the free service in its 2021-22 ACT Budget. The service was surviving on federal covid-related funding, however, it had already been struggling with funding reductions years before the height of covid. Canberra Community Law executive director and principal solicitor Genevieve Bolton welcomed the chief minister’s announcement, saying it’ll mean they can continue delivering essential legal services over the next 12 months, but she also flags a need for long-term support.