Recognised Organisations:
These are the organisations listed above as 'constituent bodies'. An organisation can apply to become a 'recognised organisation' where it is a State or Territory organisation with the principal aim of representing women lawyers or women practitioners of a particular branch of the profession. Applications need to be made in writing to AWL. Recognised organisations pay an annual capitation fee to AWL pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding of 11 June 2003.
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Individual Members of Recognised Organisations:
Individual Members of recognised organisations are automatically members of AWL.
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Individuals who are not members of a Recognised Organisation:
Individuals may apply for membership of AWL. The individual must be eligible for membership of a Recognised Organisation and meet the application requirements for AWL. For further information contact the Secretary of the Interim AWL Board.
Associate Organisations
An organisation which has aims which are consistent with or supportive of AWL's aims may apply in writing to AWL for membership as an Associate Organisation. Associate Organisations do not have voting rights. For further information contact the Secretary.
If you would like more information on the work of Australian Women Lawyers contact:
Mary-Anne Ryan President Australian Women Lawyers
Cathedral Chambers
PWB Lawyers
25 Murray Street,
HOBART TAS 7000
t +61 03 6235 1111
AWL 3rd National Conference, The Stamford Plaza Brisbane (6-8 August 2010)
AWL Conference Communique (June 2008)
AWL Contribution to the New South Wales General's Judicial Appointments Discussion (5th June 2008)
Proposed Reforms to Commonwealth Legal Services Directions (May 2008)
Legal Expenditure Table REVISED (May 2008)
