Policy

A key role of Australian Women Lawyers is to drive and promote the adoption of, or change to, national policy that relates to its objects.

AWL does this through a variety of avenues including (but not limited to):

• Hosting its bienniel National Conference
• Making submissions to key law reform bodies and committees
• Making submissions to State and Territory Law and Bar Associations
• Commenting in the media
• Partnering with key stakeholders in the development of policies, charters and resources
• Representating AWL on national Boards, committees and working groups
• Promoting education through professional development and networking events

Current Policy Issues

The following represent the most recent policy issues of interest to AWL and its State and Territory Associations:

• Australian Human Rights Commission’s National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces
• Law Council of Australia  – National Attrition and Re-engagement Study
• Australian Human Rights Commission – National Review on Supporting Working Parents: Pregnancy and Return to Work

Read a copy of AWL Submission to AHRC Inquiry into Sexual Harassment

Best Practice Policies

Law Council of Australia – Equitable Briefing Policy

Law Council of Australia – Diversity Policy