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In a unified voice representing Independent Bars from across Australia, the ABA has made a submission to the Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition Relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples supporting the Uluru Statement call . Read more
The Australian Bar Association (ABA) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Australia) are delighted to announce the launch of a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing arbitration and mediation work opportunities for Australian counsel interna. Read more
Australian Bar Association President, Noel Hutley SC, notes the Government's announcement to amalgamate the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia.. Read more
The Australian Bar Association (ABA) welcomes the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) review into the family law system.. Read more
The Australian Bar Association (ABA) welcomes the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) report, Pathway to Justice – Inquiry into the Incarceration Rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.. Read more
The Australian Bar Association (ABA) has the highest respect for the independence, integrity and impartiality of the judiciary across Australia and is very concerned by recent political attacks on the Victorian judiciary.. Read more
The Australian Bar Association (ABA) welcomes the announcement today [19 December 2017] of the appointment of Christian Porter MP as the 37th Attorney-General for Australia. Read more
The Australian Bar Association (ABA) congratulates Australia’s new Senior Counsel and Queen’s Counsel of 2017. Read more
The Australian Bar Association (ABA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Noel Hutley SC as the new President of the ABA. Read more
The Australian Bar Association (ABA) urges the Federal government to reconsider proposed changes to counter-terrorism laws which would allow for children as young as 10 years of age to be detained for up to 14 days without charge. Read more