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Because so many Aboriginals live in remote areas, are isolated by language and cultural barriers, and are more likely to rely on legal aid, they are further disadvantaged when a solicitor is appointed to help.

Contact with clients will be minimal because of travel and distances involved, and Aboriginals are more likely to meet with a different solicitor at each stage of the legal process; when they are charged and applying for bail, at a hearing, and at a sentencing [assuming they do not apply for appeal].