2025 National Access to Justice and Pro bono Conference – Opening Remarks
Speech delivered by Tania Wolff, President-elect at the 9th National Access to Justice and Pro bono Conference in Melbourne on 30 October 2025.
"Access to justice is not a privilege — it is the foundation of any fair and decent society. It’s the bridge between law in theory and justice as it’s experienced — by real people in real life. Like education and healthcare, it is essential public infrastructure: as vital to our social fabric as schools and hospitals.
When access to justice works, people resolve problems early, protect their families, and rebuild their lives. When it fails, disputes escalate, families fracture, inequality deepens and confidence in our system erodes.
That’s why ensuring access to justice cannot be the work of lawyers alone. It’s a shared national responsibility — for our profession, our institutions and our governments — to safeguard the rule of law and the dignity of those it serves.
The strength of this conference lies in who is in this room — all of you — practitioners."
Last Updated on 03/11/2025
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