Aus Pro Bono Centre

Happy National Law Week! This is a time to reflect on the rule of law and the vital role of pro bono in advancing access to justice. Last year, lawyers did 780,000+ hours of pro bono work for the public good under our definition. Read our definition here: probonocentre.org.au/definition-of-…

500+ legal professionals connected, collaborated, and innovated on practical ways to deliver justice at the 9th National Access to Justice & Pro Bono Conference in Melbourne last week. Thank you for joining us! We look forward to seeing you next time! @thelawcouncil @yourLIV

Small law firms have been a driver of average pro bono hours this year, with an average of 51.35 hours and an average participation rate of 72.26% in FY2025. Want to become part of the Target?probonocentre.org.au/provide-pro-bo… Full Target Report: probonocentre.org.au/wp-content/upl…

Last chance: Secure your spot for the National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference in Melbourne! Use code APBCJUSTICE30 when you register. This exclusive discount ends Friday 17 October: liv.asn.au/accesstojustic… @yourLIV @thelawcouncil

The Centre was delighted to be involved in this year's 13th @asiaprobono & Access to Justice Exchange! Our CEO and Head of Policy and Strategy contributed their expertise across key sessions. It’s fantastic to see the global pro bono sector strengthening its ties.

Richard Brittain sheds light on the vital role of Duty Solicitors at the NSW Downing Centre Courts, and how schemes like the APBC's free PII Insurance Scheme empower lawyers. Read more: probonocentre.org.au/voco-13-richar… More about our PII Insurance Scheme: probonocentre.org.au/provide-pro-bo…

2025 has been another record-breaking year for pro bono. Our Target report reveals that Australian lawyers reported 844,999 hours of pro bono work- an 8.11% increase since 2024. More findings in our full report: [LINK] probonocentre.org.au/wp-content/upl… #ProBono #LegalServices #Australia

@SPB_Global's pro bono culture is thriving. The firm has seen an increase in its pro bono participation rate to 76%, with an average of 38 hours of pro bono legal work per lawyer recorded during the last financial year. Learn more: probonocentre.org.au/voco-13-squire…

From High Court appeals to pro bono work with First Nations peoples: Andrew Cameron, secondee from the Cth Attorney-General's Department to the Centre, shares his career journey and how his secondment deepened his commitment to access to justice. More: probonocentre.org.au/voco-13-spotli…

Australia's complaints system is notoriously complex. Too often, valid complaints go unheard. To tackle this, @NJP_Au partnered with the @KaldorCentre and @Portable to create Hear Me Out, a ground-breaking AI-powered complaints platform. Learn more here: probonocentre.org.au/voco-13-nation…

We're excited to announce the release of the full program of the National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference! 📅 29–31 October 2025 📍 Grand Hyatt Melbourne 🎟 12 CPD Units Register now: liv.asn.au/accesstojustic…

In case you missed it, we recently launched: Working with First Nations Clients: Best Practice Approaches to Providing Pro Bono Legal Services. The Guide offers strategies for embedding culturally safe, rights-based approaches into legal service delivery. probonocentre.org.au/wp-content/upl…

Among the people we support, 82% are women and 80% are experiencing or at risk of family violence.” @BN_Lawyers's partnership with Southside Justice addresses the critical needs of women experiencing family law & family violence issues in VIC. More: probonocentre.org.au/voco-13-barry-…

@ACTBarAsn has long championed the value of pro bono legal work. In a jurisdiction as compact as the ACT, the dedication of barristers to supporting access to justice is both vital and inspiring. Full story here: probonocentre.org.au/voco-13-pro-bo…

📢The Centre is proud to launch: Working with First Nations Clients: Best Practice Approaches to Providing Pro Bono Legal Services A special thank to Messenger Bird Collective and @hsfkramer for collaborating with us on this project, 📚 Full Guide: probonocentre.org.au/first-nations-…

A groundbreaking step for access to justice in NZ: The "Framework for Collaborative Pro Bono," launched in November 2024. With an aspirational annual target of 25 pro bono hours per lawyer, it is the first national collaboration of its kind in NZ. More probonocentre.org.au/voco-13-te-are…

In case you missed it: Respondents to the 9th Biennial Pro Bono Survey reported a total of 704,888 pro bono hours in FY 2024, with an average of 41.9 pro bono hours per lawyer - the highest figures ever recorded by participating law firms. More: probonocentre.org.au/information-on…

In this interview, Centre Board Member Stephen Somerville, Counsel, Pro Bono at @ashurst, shares insights into his career journey. Discover his career shift from commercial law & journey to leading pro bono initiatives. Read the full interview here: probonocentre.org.au/voco-13-stephe…

"Too many people are caught in the 'referral roundabout' – sent from service to service, repeating their story but not getting support." @Justice_Connect is breaking that cycle with a smart, ethical AI, trained on real data & guided by pro bono experts. probonocentre.org.au/voco-13-justic…

@HopgoodGanim and QUT Law School have partnered on the unique First Nations Startup Program. This initiative provides essential commercial legal advice to First Nations businesses while giving law students invaluable, hands-on experience. More: probonocentre.org.au/voco-13-hopgoo…

The latest edition of Pro Bono Voco is out today! We would like to extend our thanks to all the contributors for this edition of Voco! Click here to read the latest edition in full: probonocentre.org.au/news-media-2/p…