As the peak body representing the interests of in-house lawyers in Australia, ACC Australia advocates on matters of interest to the in-house profession to shape Australia’s corporate legal environment and promote the public's understanding of the law within the business and legal communities.
ACC Australia Advocacy Consultation Papers
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Use of the title ‘Senior Legal Counsel’ by in house legal counsel in WA
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The Glencore Case and Legal Professional Privilege
ACC Australia submission to the High Court to seek leave to appear as amicus curiae to make submissions in support of the plaintiffs' claims for privilege and to address the broader international implications of the High Court’s decision (21st March 2019)
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Legal Profession Uniform Law - Related entities, Corporate Legal Practitioner
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Legal Profession Uniform Law
Supplementary Submission: Legal Profession Uniform Law and Draft Uniform General Rules (13th February 2015)
View document: ACLA's recent supplementary submission to the Legal Services Council
Legal Profession Uniform Law (January 2015)
To view ACLA's submission in response to the Legal Profession Uniform Law draft Uniform General Rules and Admission Rules to the Legal Services Council and Admissions Committee click below:
Legal Profession Uniform Law (January 2015)
To view ACLA's submission in response to the Legal Profession Uniform Law proposed Legal Practice Rules 2014, Continuing Professional Development Rules, and Legal Profession Conduct Rules click below:
View doucment: Legal Profession Uniform Law - Proposed Legal Practice Rules (16th January 2015)
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Legal Profession Uniform Law - WA
ACC Australia WA Legal Profession Uniform Law Submission (21st March 2019)
View document: ACC Australia WA Legal Profession Uniform Law Submission (21st March 2019)
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Whistleblower Provisions
The inquiry into whistleblower protections in the corporate, public and not-for-profit sectors (February 2017)
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National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces
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Amendments to the Tasmania Legal Profession Act 2007
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Victoria Supreme Court Fees Regulations Review
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Amendments to the South Australia Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council Rules 2004
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Victoria Lawyers’ Practising Certificate Fees Review
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Extending Unfair Contract Terms to Small Business
UCT extension - Exposure Draft Legislation (May 2015)
To view ACLA's submission in response to Extending Unfair Contract Terms to Small Business – Exposure Draft Legislation, released by Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand please click below:
View document: UCT extension - Exposure Draft Legislation (May 2015)
Submission from ACLA on UCT extension (August 2014)
To view ACLA's submission in response to the consultation paper on Extending Unfair Contract Terms to Small Business, released by Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand please click below:
View document: Submission from ACLA on UCT extension (August 2014)
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Other submissions (2012 - 2014)
Competition Policy Review Issues Paper (June 2014)
ACLA was pleased to submit its response to the Issues Paper on the Competition Policy Review released by the Competition Policy Review Panel. To view document, please click below:
View document: Competition Policy Review Issues Paper (June 2014)
Access to Justice Arrangements Draft Report (May 2014)
In May 2014, ACLA submitted a paper to the Productivity Commission regarding the Draft Report on Access to Justice Arrangements. To view document, please click below:
View document: Access to Justice Arrangements Draft Report (May 2014)
ACLA's Election Policy Position Statement (July 2013)
With the Federal Election to be held in the not-too-distant future, ACLA has issued a Policy Position Statement to the Federal Attorney-General, Shadow Attorney-General and other key stakeholders. The Statement was compiled with the valuable assistance of ACLA's Advocacy Network (AAN). To view document, please click below:
View document: ACLA's Election Policy Position Statement (July 2013)
ACLA's Australian Contract Law Review submission (July 2012)
ACLA was pleased to submit its response to the Discussion Paper issued by the Attorney-General's Department on Improving Australia’s Law and Justice Framework, which explores the scope for reforming Australian contract law. To view document, please click below:
View document: ACLA's Australian Contract Law Review submission (July 2012)
Please contact ACC Australia if you would like to access earlier submissions by ACC Australia on behalf of our members.