AWLA prioritised research into why women weren’t progressing to partnership in large firms, and leaving the profession. AWLA advocated for the right to breastfeed in court, and ran a seminar encouraging women litigators to pursue speaking roles in court.
2011
AWLA commenced a research report into the reasons why women were leaving the legal profession, and submitted on changes to trial processes for child witnesses.
2010
AWLA advocated for legislation to address issues disproportionately facing women, submitted on amendments to the Victim Rights Act, and hosted events with prominent speakers on women’s advancement.
2009
AWLA submitted on the Domestic Violence (Enhancing Safety) Bill, recommending amendments for better protection and support. AWLA reported on the ongoing income disparity between women, especially Māori and Pasifika.
2007
AWLA consulted with the Law Commission on the partial defence of provocation, hosted a seminar on flexible work practices, reported on the gender disparity in legal directories, and Dame Silvia Cartwright presented the inaugural Dame Silvia Cartwright lecture.
2006
AWLA made submissions on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill and unsuccessfully sought intervener status in a relationship property case.
2005
AWLA focused on flexible working arrangements, childcare tax rebates, and submitted on key legislative bills, including the Employment Relations (Flexible Working Hours) Amendment Bill.
2004
AWLA advocated for amendments to the Crimes Act, and raised concerns about the low representation of women and inequality in the workforce and presenting at legal conferences.