Australian Women Lawyers is the peak body for women lawyers associations throughout Australia.
Seven Strategies to Address Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession
AWL, in consultation with its constituent bodies, has developed a policy paper setting out 7 strategies to combat the prevalence of sexual harassment in the legal profession. You can read a copy of the paper in the Policy section of the website
Objects of Australian Women Lawyers
The objects of AWL are to:
achieve justice and equality for all women
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 women’s contribution to the practice and development of law
provide a professional and social network for women lawyers.