Earlier this month, AWLA filed submissions to the Select Committee in support of the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill. The submissions supported the spirit of the Bill in outlawing stalking recognising the importance in protecting victims. AWLA recommended strengthening the Bill by lowering the threshold for stalking behaviour, expanding protections to victims associates, …
2025 President’s Function – with High Court Judge, Her Honour Justice Wilkinson-Smith
We are delighted to invite you to our President’s Function with High Court Judge, Her Honour Justice Wilkinson-Smith. The President’s Function will be held at MC on 20 February 2025 from 5:30PM.
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Submissions on the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill by the Auckland Women Lawyers’ Association
Earlier this month, AWLA filed submissions to the Select Committee in support of the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill. The submissions recognised the alarming gender pay gap statistics in Aotearoa, particularly in respect of the intersectional impact felt by Māori and Pacific women. AWLA highlighted the importance of pay transparency to address the …
Treaty Principles Bill submissions
AWLA tautoko the voices in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and the mahi of all who have participated in Hīkoi mō te Tiriti. This Bill threatens to undermine the very core of te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi by redefining its principles in a way that weakens rights and protections that …
AWLA Open letter to the Government – Gloriavale Christian Community
AWLA has written an open letter to the Government urging it to take immediate action to address concerns for the health and safety of wāhine and tamariki residing in Gloriavale Christian Community. In December last year, the Government abandoned a Cabinet-mandated joint agency response to work on several key welfare outcomes for members of Gloriavale. …
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November Breakfast Club – South Auckland
Join us for breakfast in South Auckland.
Thursday, 28 November 2024 7.15am, $28 per person.
Christmas Party 2024
AWLA warmly welcomes you to our AGM and Christmas Party to be held at the QT Rooftop bar This will be a fun and festive night to celebrate the end of another eventful year in the profession.
26 November 2024
QT Rooftop Bar
Writing Prize 2024
The Auckland Women Lawyers Association is proud to announce that it now taking entries for its 2023 Writing Prize. This prize aims to foster and reward research and writing on the intersection of the law and issues of concern to women and/or women and children. All law students (including LLB, LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD) at the University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology are eligible.