who we are
Australian Women Lawyers is the peak body for women lawyers associations throughout Australia.
Australian Women Lawyers Ltd. is a justice and equity champion advancing women within the legal profession and beyond.
2024 National Conference and Award Winner
On 18 – 19 October 2024, AWL held its biennial national conference, themed ‘Leading the Way’. AWL were delig
AWL congratulates the 2024 AWL Award winner Fleur Kingham.
Chair Kingham is the immediate past president of the Australian Association of Women Judges and is lifetime gender equality advocate – Fleur has supported so many women in their legal journey, co-founded the Women’s Legal Service in Queensland and has acted both within her professional roles and in the community in volunteer and pro bono roles to further the advancement of all women throughout her storied career. Congratulations Fleur. Thank you to the Australian Government Solicitor who sponsored this award.
Read more about the 2024 National Conference below
AWL2024 Conference Leading the Way – Message of Support from Her Excellency the Governor-General Samantha Mostyn AO.
Objects of
Australian Women Lawyers
The objects of AWL are to:
- Achieve justice and equality for all women;
- Drive further understanding and support for the legal rights of all women;
- Identify, highlight and eradicate discrimination against women inherent in the legal system and in the community generally;
- Advance equality for women in the legal profession;
- Create and enhance awareness of the contribution of women to the practice and development of law; and
- Provide a professional and social network for women lawyers.
AUSTRALIAN WOMEN LAWYERS
News
The Uluru Statement and a Yes Vote
AWL supports Constitutional recognition of First Nations peoples. AWL welcomes the release of the referendum question and the proposed Constitutional amendment to establish a Voice to Parliament and the Executive.
AWL Comments on the Benefits and Detriments of Flexible Working
After recent claims that the current school hours are “sexist” and rely on the fact that women are responsible for the school pick-up, are nine-to-five working hours similar — and do these hours negatively affect female lawyers and their career trajectory?
