Recent Submissions

The Law Society actively represents the interests of its Members and the broader community by influencing policy and legislation through submissions to government, opposition parties, the courts, and other relevant bodies, whether invited or initiated independently.

When preparing submission requests, the Law Society consults with relevant stakeholders, including its Select and Special Interest Committees, and seeks input from Members through InBrief. If you are interested in joining a Select or Special Interest Committee, you can learn more about the Expression of Interest process here. To view submission requests currently under consideration, refer to the latest issue of InBrief here.

You can search submissions from 2023 onwards below and view submissions from 2019–2022 in the accordions below. Submissions prior to 2019 have been archived. To access a specific submission from 2011–2018, please contact the Policy Unit via email.

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12/06/2026

AML/CTF Consultation: Draft Legal Professional Privilege Guidelines

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML / CTF) Consultation: Draft Legal Professional Privilege Guidelines.

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12/06/2026 12:00:00 AM

05/06/2026

Draft Justice Impact Assessment Framework

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on the draft Justice Impact Assessment Framework.

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5/06/2026 12:00:00 AM

04/06/2026

OAIC consultation on guidance for transparency in automated decision making

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on the name of the submission OAIC consultation on guidance for transparency in automated decision making.

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4/06/2026 12:00:00 AM

22/05/2026

Senate inquiry into Australian university graduates

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on the Senate inquiry into Australian university graduates.

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22/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

15/05/2026

Court transcripts, supporting the use of South Australian Legal Services and other matters

Submission to the Attorney-General of South Australia on court transcripts, supporting the use of South Australian Legal Services and other matters.

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15/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

12/05/2026

Consultations on Practical Legal Training (PLT) reforms

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on the Consultations on Practical Legal Training (PLT) reforms.

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12/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

08/05/2026

Children’s Online Privacy Code

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on the Children’s Online Privacy Code.

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8/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

24/04/2026

Veteran advocacy regulation: strengthening protections for veterans

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on veteran advocacy regulation.

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24/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

24/04/2026

Review of Costs Disclosure Thresholds

Submission to the Legal Services Council on the review of Costs Disclosure Thresholds.

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24/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

17/04/2026

Development of a legally binding instrument on the human rights of older persons

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on the development of a legally binding instrument on the human rights of older persons.

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17/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

16/04/2026

State Budget Submission 2026-2027 Key Asks

Key Asks Submission on the 2026-2027 State Budget.

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16/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

16/04/2026

State Budget Submission 2026-2027

Submission on the 2026-2027 State Budget.

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16/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

10/04/2026

Inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on the Inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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10/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

10/04/2026

Fair Work Commission Exposure Draft Guidance Note: Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on the Fair Work Commission Exposure Draft Guidance Note: Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence.

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10/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

01/04/2026

Preventing perpetrators from accessing victims’ superannuation death benefits

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on preventing perpetrators from accessing victims’ superannuation death benefits.

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1/04/2026 12:00:00 AM

30/03/2026

Licensing Rules Review for .au

Submission to the .au Licensing Rules Review on the Licensing Rules review for .au

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30/03/2026 12:00:00 AM

19/03/2026

Remaking of Regulations

Submission to the Attorney-General of South Australia on the Remaking of Regulations.

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19/03/2026 12:00:00 AM

19/03/2026

Statutes Amendment (Attorney General's Portfolio) Bill 2026

Submission to the Attorney-General of South Australia on the Statutes Amendment (Attorney General’s Portfolio) Bill 2026.

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19/03/2026 12:00:00 AM

13/03/2026

Civics Education

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on Civics Education.

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13/03/2026 12:00:00 AM

10/03/2026

Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – Visit to Australia

Submission to the Law Council of Australia on the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – Visit to Australia.

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10/03/2026 12:00:00 AM

2022 Submissions

2021 Submissions

2020 Submissions

2019 Submissions

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