Inclusion & diversity
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30 Jan 2023
Commencement of the 2023 Legal Year
Law Society President Farzana Choudhury spoke at the annual ceremonial sitting to mark the commencement of the 2023 legal year.
23 Jun 2020
Statement on sexual harassment in the legal profession
The ACT Law Society is both alarmed and deeply disappointed at the reported findings of sexual harassment by a former member of the highest and most respected legal institution in the land.
15 Nov 2017
ACT Law Society welcomes result of the same-sex marriage survey
The Law Society welcomed the result of the same-sex marriage survey and noted that 74% of Canberrans voted in favour of same-sex marriage.
8 Mar 2017
Unconscious bias
The Law Council of Australia has organised unconscious bias training aimed at the legal profession.
29 Nov 2016
ACT Law Society welcomes inspiring ‘first’ for High Court
The ACT Law Society today applauded the appointment of Justice Susan Kiefel AC as the next Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. She will be the first woman to hold the position.
1 Feb 2016
Opening of the 2016 legal year
Australian of the Year David Morrison AO today addressed the legal profession at a ceremony to open the 2016 legal year.
16 May 2006
Women in Law — Past Achievements and Future Directions
The 2006 Blackburn Lecture, delivered by The Hon Terence Higgins AO, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory.
29 Jul 1992
Equal Rights and Anti-Discrimination Law
The 1992 Blackburn Lecture, delivered by The Hon Mary Gaudron QC, Justice of the High Court of Australia.
Working with indigenous clients
Practical information for solicitors to effectively meet their professional obligations when providing assistance to First Nations clients.
Accessibility statement
The Law Society strives to ensure its services are accessible to people with disabilities.
