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Law Council of Australia Limited

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ABN 85005260622|Braddon, ACT 2612|lawcouncil.auACNC Register →
Revenue
$11.0M
Total Assets
$19.2M
Staff FTE
31
Volunteers
2,000

About

The Law Council of Australia is the peak national representative body for the Australian legal profession, advocating on national and international legal issues, federal law, and the administration of justice. It works to improve the law and justice system for the benefit of the community and its constituent legal bodies.

Programs (12)

Policy Portal

A hub for policy-related information, submissions, and guidelines.

Time for Change: Addressing Sexual Harassment

An initiative focused on addressing sexual harassment within the legal profession.

Youth Justice

A policy agenda item focusing on issues related to youth and the justice system.

LCA Update

A regular publication providing updates from the Law Council of Australia.

National Legal Profession Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing Guidance

Guidelines and resources for the legal profession on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.

Commentary on the Australian Solicitor' Conduct Rules

A publication providing commentary and guidance on the professional conduct rules for Australian solicitors.

The Justice Project

A national, comprehensive review into the state of access to justice in Australia for people experiencing significant disadvantage.

Santow Scholarship - Business Law Section

A scholarship program offered through the Business Law Section.

Forsyth Pose Scholarship - Business Law Section

A scholarship program offered through the Business Law Section.

Gaire Blunt Scholarship - Business Law Section

A scholarship program offered through the Business Law Section.

Mahla Pearlman Award - Legal Practice Section Environmental justice

An award focused on environmental justice within the Legal Practice Section.

Baxt Prize Law

A prize related to law.

Outcomes

Influence on Human Rights Policy: Addresses UN Committee on Australia’s Human Rights Record.
Policy and Law Reform: Submits responses to government consultations and reviews, such as on Free Trade Agreements and AML/CTF Transitional Rules, aiming to improve law and justice.
Professional Standards and Ethics: Consults on and advances professional and ethical standards, including through commentary on Solicitor's Conduct Rules and consultations on professional rules.
Diversity and Equality in the Legal Profession: Celebrates International Women’s Day and promotes diversity and equal opportunity.
Access to Justice: Conducts extensive reviews like 'The Justice Project' to identify systemic flaws and service gaps for disadvantaged groups, providing recommendations for future action.
Guidance on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing: Releases reports and guidance to help the legal profession mitigate risks associated with money laundering and terrorism financing.

ACNC Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsStaff
FY2023$11.0M$10.3M$19.2M31 FTE + 2,000 vol
FY2022$7.6M$7.1M$17.8M30 FTE + 2,000 vol
FY2021$5.3M$6.2M$14.4M31 FTE + 2,000 vol
FY2020$9.5M$8.4M$14.7M31 FTE + 2,000 vol
FY2019$10.9M$8.8M$13.8M34 FTE + 2,000 vol
FY2018$9.1M$8.1M$11.9M38 FTE + 2,000 vol
FY2017$9.5M$8.6M$11.0M28 FTE + 1 vol
7yr historySource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

EducationLaw & PolicyGeneral Public
Beneficiaries
AdultsGeneral CommunityOtherEnvironment
Operates In
ACT

Domains

Law & PolicyEducationAccess to JusticeAdvancing the ProfessionCriminal Law and National SecurityHuman RightsInternational LawRegulation of the Profession and EthicsAnti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism FinancingFinancial ServicesDiversity and EqualityEqual OpportunityIntellectual PropertyBusiness LawYouth JusticeEnvironment

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 12 March 2026
Registered: 18 June 2016
Latest financials: FY2023
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