TEWLS holds a strong commitment to meaningful engagement in law reform and policy work on salient legal issues and aspects of the law that significantly impact women’s lives. We advocate for targeted changes to the law and associated policies and regulations, as well as systemic change on both a local and national level.
TEWLS typically provides submissions and comments on proposed legislative and policy changes in our core practise areas, with particular focus upon women’s experiences of domestic and family violence and access to justice. Where appropriate, TEWLS collaborates with other legal services, such as our sister Women’s Legal Services in the NT (Katherine Women’s Information and Legal Service and Central Australian Women’s Legal Service) to present a collegiate view of particular legislative reform, as well as produce media releases or statements to publicise our position on issues of concern for our clients.
TEWLS also has carriage of significant campaign and strategy work in support of our service’s Strategic Plan.
Are you interested in being involved with TEWLS’ law reform activities and projects?
TEWLS welcome the support and energy of community members in contributing to our continuing law reform activities and projects – be it through being involved in a stall or community event, or contributing to a law reform submission.
If you want to be involved in TEWLS’ projects or want to pitch an idea to TEWLS, please Contact Us.
TEWLS acknowledges that we work on Aboriginal land, including the lands of the Larrakia people, who are the traditional owners of the land where our office is located. We acknowledge the Larrakia people as the Traditional Owners of the Darwin region and pay deep respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to a positive future for the Aboriginal community. Always was, always will be.
