Rule of Law
"The law which rules - is the law according to the rulings of the courts, but it is applied in the offices and chambers of the legal profession. It is applied in drafting and advising; in consultations more than litigation."
- The Hon Sir Gerard Brennan AC, “Role of the Legal Profession in the Rule of Law”, Supreme Court, Brisbane, 31 August 2007.
The Law Council believes that lawyers have a key role to play in making sure governments are committed to rule of law principles.
The Law Council aims to promote and defend the rule of law internationally, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. It believes an independent judiciary and an independent legal profession are essential in a just and stable society.
The Law Council works closely with its counterparts overseas, particularly in Asia and the Pacific Region, to promote access to justice and the rule of law.
The Law Council also actively promotes and defends the rule of law directly to foreign governments and through international organisations such as the International Bar Association and the South Pacific Lawyers' Association.
