Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
We’re pleased to publish our latest Reconciliation Action Plan, Innovate, in time for National Reconciliation Week, 27 May to 3 June.
2026–27 practising certificate renewals
2026–27 practising certificate renewals are now open
All practising certificates issued in Victoria expire on 30 June 2026. Legal practitioners who intend to keep practising law from 1 July 2026 must apply to renew their practising certificate before 30 June.
News and media updates
New Act to restrict use of NDAs in workplace sexual harassment matters
The Victorian Government is introducing a new law which will change the way non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can be used in workplace sexual harassment cases.
New research examines AI use in the Victorian legal profession
New research highlights that Victorian lawyers need more support to adopt AI if the profession is to harness the vast possibilities of the technology — beyond just workforce productivity.