Advocacy

A key objective of the Society is to advocate for the interests of its Members, the legal profession, and the broader community. Through strong and effective advocacy, the Society aims to ensure that legal frameworks remain fair and responsive. This commitment has established the Society as a trusted authority on law reform and legal matters.

The Society influences policy, legislation, and practice-related issues by submitting feedback to the Government, Parliament, the judiciary, the Law Council of Australia, and other relevant bodies. Regularly consulted on legal issues, the Society also initiates commentary on significant topics. Its advocacy efforts are guided by 21 Special Interest Committees and 7 Select Committees, which provide in-depth analysis and expert advice.

Additionally, the Society contributes to public discourse on important legal topics by collaborating with the media and addressing community issues. It communicates through mainstream media, specialised publications, and its own digital channels to educate the public about crucial legal matters and advocate on behalf of the legal profession and the rule of law with clear, thoughtful, and well-reasoned commentary.

For more information, the Law Society's Policy Unit can be reached at [email protected]

Advocacy Notes

• Advocacy and lobbying are key aspects of the Law Society's work. Members can stay informed by subscribing to the monthly e-newsletter, Advocacy Notes, which provides updates on submissions and media engagements.
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• Ensure you do not miss out on important updates. Members can manage their subscriptions to Advocacy Notes and other publications here.
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News

• The President collaborates with the Chief Executive and the Media and Policy units to prepare official statements and engage with media outlets on matters that affect or are of importance to the South Australian legal profession.
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Submissions

• To represent the interests of Members and the wider community, the Law Society actively works to influence policy and legislation through submissions to government, opposition parties, the courts and other bodies either in response to an invitation or at the Society's own initiative.
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Policy Position Statements

• The Law Society has begun compiling its position statements that impact the legal profession and the wider South Australian community and will continue to publish the position statements moving forward.
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Interested in being part of the Law Society's advocacy efforts?

Members of the Law Society are welcome to express their interest in joining one of the Special Interest or Select Committees. You can find more information about joining a committee here.

For any specific enquiries about the Special Interest and Select Committees, please contact the Secretariat team on (08) 8229 0200 or email them at [email protected].