The New South Wales Society of Labor Lawyers aims to promote changes in the substantive and procedural law, the administration of justice, the legal profession, legal services, legal aid and legal education to help bring about a more just and equitable society. The Society provides a meeting ground for people involved in the law who believe in Labor principles of fairness, social justice, equal opportunity, compassion and community.
The Society was originally established in 1977. In its earlier years, it played an important role in developing progressive legal policy and was closely aligned with the Australian Society of Labor Lawyers. After a period of respite, the Society was revived in 2011 and builds on that tradition of progressive scholarship and advocacy in NSW.
March 21, 2024
Members should be aware that that the below open letter was circulated today to members of the State Parliamentary Labor Party regarding the Society's opposition to the proposed Bail and Crimes Amendment Bill 2024 that is being debated in the NSW Legislative Council today. A copy...
Read MoreDecember 06, 2023
On 16 November 2023 the Society held its Annual Dinner at Sky Phoenix Restaurant, Sydney. Members and supporters heard from George Williams AO and the New South Wales Attorney-General the Hon Michael Daley MP.
Read MoreApril 28, 2023
The Society recently delivered the below open letter to the State Parliamentary Labor Party. We look forward to working with our members and supporters to deliver a Human Rights Act in the next NSW parliamentary term.
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