Law Council of Australia

Policy Agenda

Diversity and Equality Charter

Diverse and inclusive legal workplaces help to build a strong and respected legal profession. A major step towards this goal has been the development of a Diversity and Equality Charter, which organisations now have the opportunity to adopt.

This Charter is a statement of principles to acknowledge publicly a commitment to diversity and equality by the Australian legal profession. It is based on the principles of justice, integrity, equity and the pursuit of excellence upon which this profession is founded.

The Charter was unanimously adopted by legal profession leaders at the Law Council of Australia’s National Attrition and Re-engagement Study Workshop in May 2015 and is a significant step for the legal profession in progressing the critical issue of diversity and equality.

The Charter is available for adoption by law societies, bar associations, law firms, chambers and other entities associated with the legal profession.

The Law Council has created a logo which can be used by those organisations who formally adopt the Charter to publicly acknowledge their commitment to its principles.

To sign up for the Diversity and Equality Charter, please click on the button below.

For more information, interested organisations or individuals can review the Charter's Terms and Conditions here.

  • Adam Casselden SC, Greenway Chambers
  • Anthony McGrath SC, 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
  • Callan O'Neill, 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
  • Caroline Kirton QC
  • Carolyn Kelly, Carolyn Kelly Legal
  • Chris Gunson, Derwent & Tamar Chambers
  • Chris Ronalds AM SC, Frederick Jordan Chambers
  • Claire O'Connor SC, Villeneuve Smith Chambers
  • Dan O'Gorman SC, Roma Mitchell
  • Danae Younger, Griffith Chambers
  • Dominique Hogan-Doran SC
  • Elizabeth Needham
  • Elspeth Hensler, Francis Burt Chambers
  • Emma Luck, Francis Burt Chambers
  • Eoin Mac Giolla Ri, Griffith Chambers
  • Fiona McLeod SC
  • Greg McIntyre SC, Michael Kirby Chambers 
  • Guy Hampson, Griffith Chambers
  • Heather Stokes
  • Jane Rawlings
  • Ms Jennifer Batrouney QC
  • John Merrell, Griffith Chambers
  • Joshua Creamer, Griffith Chambers
  • Kate Eastman SC, 6 St James Hall Chambers
  • Kerry Clark, Murray Chambers
  • Kylie Hillard, Griffith Chambers
  • Laura Sime, Murray Chambers
  • Madeleine Bridgett, 6 St James Hall Chambers
  • Manuel Varitimos QC
  • Matthew Howard SC, Francis Burt Chambers
  • Matthew Ray, Craig Ray & Associates
  • Michelle Painter SC, Nine Selborne Chambers
  • Patricia Cahill SC, Francis Burt Chambers
  • Patricia Feeney, Griffith Chambers
  • Patrick Griffin SC, 7 Garfield Barwick Chambers
  • Paul Gordon Crawford, Paul Crawford Law
  • Peter Roney QC, Griffith Chambers
  • Priya Panwar, Pinsent Masons
  • Rebecca Lee, Francis Burt Chambers
  • Rodica Gazii
  • Sarah Russell, Francis Burt Chambers
  • Stephen Keim
  • Steven Stevens, Stenas Legal
  • Tina McAulay, Incorporated Legal Practice

Contact

For any queries in relation to the Diversity and Equality Charter please contact:

John Farrell
T. 02 6246 3714
E. John.Farrell@lawcouncil.au

Last Updated on 12/02/2025

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