2025–26 Pre-Budget Submission
The Law Council of Australia provided a submission to the Treasury for consideration in preparing the 2025–26 Federal Budget.
The Law Council acknowledges that, as the Federal Election is due to be held on or before 17 May 2025, the Budget is scheduled to be handed down on 25 March, instead of the usual handing down in mid-May. The Law Council expects that this timeframe will result in a truncated process for the Treasury in its preparation of the 2025–26 Budget.
Accordingly, this submission identifies, at a high level, various important areas in which increased investment by the Australian Government—necessary to improve access to justice outcomes and to promote and uphold the rule of law—should be directed. This submission also sets out opportunities for investment in a Federal Judicial Commission and a Federal Parole Authority. The potential role of a new Whistleblower Protection Authority should also be considered.
In upholding the democratic values, rule of law and the administration of justice—in Australia and the Pacific region—it is vital that the Australian Government invests in the institutions that currently underpin, or could enhance, the achievement of those fundamental ideals.
Read the full submission below.
Last Updated on 10/02/2025
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