Information for the legal profession on the COVID-19 outbreak
The Law Council has been monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak closely as it evolves, including updates and advice from State and Territory Government departments and the World Health Organisation. The Law Council, is currently working on a response plan with a goal to minimise the impact of COVID-19 on our operations. This response will be guided by the Australian Government’s recommendations and comply with health warnings and employer obligations.
The offices of the Law Council remain open.
However, if you, or someone you have been in close contact with, has recently returned from overseas, or are currently experiencing symptoms, please take the necessary isolation precautions and do not attend the Law Council’s offices.
The Law Council will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and will update this advice as necessary.
Note
- The Law Council has written a letter to the Australian Government in relation to recommended measures to address the situation of the many hundreds of thousands of non-citizens who are affected by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic - 3 April 2020.
- The Law Council has written a letter to the Australian Government in relation to immigration detention - 27 March 2020.
- The Law Council has written a letter to the Attorney-General in relation to the federal criminal justice system and COVID-19 - 26 March 2020.
- The Law Council has written a letter to the Attorney-General regarding the response of the legal profession to COVID-19 - 25 March 2020.
- The Governor-General has declared that a human biosecurity emergency exists under the Biosecurity Act 2015 for the period of 3 months from 18 March 2020.
LCA Updates
May 2020
April 2020
March 2020
- COVID-19 Update (17) - 29 April 2020.
- COVID-19 Update (16) - 28 April 2020.
- COVID-19 Update (15) - 22 April 2020.
- COVID-19 Update (14) - 21 April 2020.
- COVID-19 Update (13) - 17 April 2020.
- COVID-19 Update (12) - 16 April 2020.
- COVID-19 Update (11) - 15 April 2020.
- COVID-19 Update (10) - 14 April 2020.
- COVID-19 Update (9) - 9 April 2020.
- COVID-19 Update (8) - 6 April 2020.
- COVID-19 Update (7) - 3 April 2020.
- COVID-19 Update (6) - 2 April 2020.
- COVID-19 Update (5) - 1 April 2020.
Helpful resources
- Australian Government Department of Health
- Australian Government COMCARE
- Safe Work Australia
- Smart Traveller
- Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
- World Health Organization
- Fair Work Ombudsman
- Law Council of Australia and the Australian Medical Association joint Biosecurity Act Factsheet
- Law Council of Australia and the Australian Medical Association joint Essential Services Factsheet
- Principles on Jury Trials in the Context of COVID-19
- Principles for Facilitating Access to Justice for Marginalised and Vulnerable Groups as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Principles on a Successful Recovery: Addressing the Backlog of Cases in the Federal Courts as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Principles on a Successful Recovery: Reporting of Online Hearings of the Federal Courts
Law Societies and Bar Associations
Australian Capital Territory
- ACT Law Society
Updates for the ACT legal profession.
- ACT Bar Association
Message from the President.
New South Wales
- NSW Law Society
Updates from the NSW Law Society.
- NSW Bar Association
Message from the President.
Updates from the NSW Bar Association.
Victoria
- Law Institute of Victoria
Updates from the Law Institute.
- The Victorian Bar
Updates from the Victorian Bar.
Queensland
- Queensland Law Society
Updates from the Queensland Law Society.
- Queensland Bar Association
Updates from the Queensland Bar.
Tasmania
- Law Society of Tasmania
Updates from the Law Society of Tasmania.
South Australia
- The Law Society of South Australia
Updates from the Law Society of South Australia.
- South Australian Bar Association
The South Australian Bar Association is regularly communicating directly to all its members.
Northern Territory
- Law Society of Northern Territory
Updates from the Law Society of Northern Territory.
Western Australia
- The Law Society of Western Australia
Updates from the Law Society of Western Australia.
The Courts
- The High Court of Australia
Updates from the High Court.
- Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Updates from the AAT.
- The Family Court of Australia
Updates from the Family Court of Australia.
Information for parents - questions and answers.
Statement to the profession - Victorian Stage 4 Restrictions.
- Federal Circuit Court of Australia
Updates from the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
Information for parents - questions and answers.
- Federal Court of Australia
Updates from the Federal Court of Australia.
Law Council Sections
- Family Law Section
Updates about upcoming FLS events.
Parenting Guide for separated parents during Covid-19.
- Business Law Section
Updates from the BLS.
Guidance - COVID-19 and the impact on AGMs.
Last Updated on 22/08/2024