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.
Policy
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: