The Australian Capital Territory Bar Association

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The information requested on this form is to enable the Bar Association to maintain its membership records. The business contact details, areas of practice and other languages spoken of those members who hold current practising certificate are, unless the member requests otherwise, made available on the Association’s ‘Find a Barrister” webpage and to the public on request (mobile numbers are not made available, unless authorised by member).

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The Australian Capital Territory Bar Association was established in 1964. It represents and provides professional services, support and benefits to independent barristers at the private bar and its members. The objects of the Association are:

• To promote the administration of justice;
• To promote the Rule of Law in the Australian Capital Territory;
• To promote, maintain and improve the interests and standards of Practising Barristers in the Australian Capital Territory;
• To maintain in the public interest a strong and independent Bar in the Australian Capital Territory.

Australian Bar Association

The ACT Bar Association is a member of the Australian Bar Association representing the interests of Australian Lawyers.

The Law Council of Australia

The ACT Bar Association is a Constituent Member of The Law Council of Australia that at speaks on issues of national and international importance, federal law and the operation of federal courts and tribunals.

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