Honorary Members
We are delighted to announce that Chief Justice Murrell and Justice Penfold of the ACT Supreme Court have accepted Honorary Memberships of WLA ACT. Justice Penfold is our long-standing Patron and their Honours are regular attendees at our events. We thank them for their ongoing support.
Professor Patricia Easteal AM joins WLA
We are very pleased to welcome our new member Professor Patricia Easteal AM. Professor Easteal is a renowned academic, anti-domestic violence campaigner, writer and researcher.
Please click here to see a flyer for Professor Easteal's latest book, Shades of Grey - Domestic and Sexual Violence Against Women.
Chief Justice Murrell's Law Week Annual Dinner speech
We would like to thank the Chief Justice for allowing us to publish the full text of her speech.
Australian Women Lawyers Press Release
Dear Members
As an issue of importance to our members, we attach for your interest a press release from Australian Women Lawyers addressing the recent announcement of 5 new judges to the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court, all of them male.
Recently elected Australian Women Lawyers President, Elspeth Hensler has issued a media release on 'Where are all the Women Judges?'. You can access the media release online.
Taking steps to address the under representation of women on the judiciary is among our objectives. We remind members of the recent establishment of our confidential register of women in the ACT and region who are suitable for judicial or tribunal appointments. If you wish to express an interest in being included on the confidential Register we invite you to complete our online Confidential Expression of Interest Form.
Best wishes
WLA ACT Committee