LCA President

Tania Wolff, President (2026), Law Council of Australia representing the legal profession nationally & worldwide @thelawcouncil #auslaw #ausbar

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“Without an independent legal profession, the core elements that define Australian democracy face the risk of compromise or even collapse.”

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An independent legal profession underpins the economic, political and social foundations of Australia.
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The #FederalBudget promised to look after those doing it tough. But for Australians who need legal help to escape family violence, protect their children, or defend their rights against government decisions, justice remains out of reach.

Read more: https://t.co/YuxIfRnwqk

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The Law Council has issued an urgent warning that a key justice system safeguard designed to protect the most vulnerable members of our community – children at risk of family violence – has reached breaking point.

Read the full media release: https://t.co/zfkgPQAaeC

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The Law Council has issued an urgent warning that a key justice system safeguard designed to protect the most vulnerable members of our community – children at risk of family violence – has reached breaking point.

Read the full media release: https://t.co/zfkgPQAaeC

#auslaw

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"This is a significant milestone. It reflects sustained effort across the profession to drive cultural change and improve equality."

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For the first time since it was introduced a decade ago, both targets under the LCA’s Equitable Briefing Policy have been achieved.

Read the full media release: https://t.co/HMzNKOIUjv

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The LCA is working in partnership with the @UNSW to conduct a national survey of Australia's legal profession. We want to hear from Australian lawyers about your experiences and perceptions of the profession.

The survey is open now until 24 April 2026. 👉https://t.co/oKGnXA5KaG

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While strides have been made in advancing gender equality in the legal profession, the question remains: Have we done enough? In this @LawyersWeekly article, read about our NARS+ project, a continuation of our 2014 National Attrition & Re-engagement Study.
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The Law Council welcomes the passage today of legislation establishing a Commonwealth Parole Board, describing it as a win for independent, fair and accountable decision making. Read the full media release: https://t.co/dafXzXxEnE

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The Law Council is disappointed that State and Territory governments have stepped back from progressing #eConveyancing interoperability, despite the clear benefits greater competition and connection would deliver to consumers. Read the full media release 👉https://t.co/OalODQWoJk

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Last week, @LCAPresident Tania Wolff and CEO James Popple travelled to Wellington to meet with counterparts at New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa. President Wolff delivered an address to the NZLS Council, reflecting on shared challenges facing the profession.

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"As greater powers are afforded to our intelligence and security agencies, the IGIS’s responsibility to ensure that Australia’s clandestine services act legally, with propriety, and consistently with human rights, is more important than ever."

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The Law Council welcomes the appointment of Michael Barnes as the next Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS).

Read the full media release: https://t.co/1jDlbDh1G8

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Last week, @LCAPresident, Tania Wolff and CEO Dr James Popple travelled to Darwin to meet with various stakeholders, visiting the Law Society of NT and NT Bar, as well as Legal Aid NT and the @NAAJA_NT to discuss #accesstojustice and other key legal issues affecting the NT.

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Today the International Bar Association released the Australia Results Report as part of the Raising the Bar: Women in Law Project. The Law Council was pleased to collaborate with the IBA on this report.

Link to report🔗https://t.co/fZ7cIg5o2E

#auslaw #womeninlaw @IBAnews

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Hobart turned on a glorious day as LCA CEO James Popple and I joined Her Excellency the Governor, CJ Chris Shanahan, the Hon Guy Barnett MP, Attorney-General, judicial officers and colleagues from across the profession for the Tasmanian OLY at St David’s Cathedral.

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A busy and energising start to 2026, marked by my first international engagement as LCA President. I travelled to Singapore for the OLY, and spoke at The Law Society of Singapore (LSS) Presidents’ Roundtable. I am grateful to the LSS for its generous hospitality & warm welcome.

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In our view, only a Commonwealth Royal Commission has the independence, scope and authority necessary to examine these issues fully, restore public confidence, and ensure Australia’s legal and institutional frameworks are fit for purpose.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Law Council supports establishment of a Royal Commission into antisemitism

Read the full media release on the LCA website: https://t.co/zzkzhoI93q

#auslaw #antisemitism #royalcommission #bondiattack

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The Law Council of Australia congratulates the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP on his appointment as Australia's Special Envoy for International Human Rights.

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Reform of Australia’s environmental laws is welcome, but adequate time for consultation and public scrutiny is required to ensure our laws are effective, the Law Council of Australia said today. https://t.co/G9BqNMfGs3

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Early career lawyers who are already leading the way by identifying and addressing gaps in support for the profession and the community were honoured in Brisbane last Friday night.

Read the full media release 🔗https://t.co/tsQWkcS3xp

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The LCA has today opposed a proposal to permanently enshrine the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation’s compulsory questioning powers by removing the safeguard provided by periodic review and public scrutiny.

Read the full media release 🔗https://t.co/ks0ofCMofP