The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) is the Australian Government’s independent advisory body on law reform.
Through its law reform expertise, rigorous research, and extensive engagement with experts and the Australian community, the ALRC provides trusted and evidence-based reform recommendations to the Government on areas of law and policy referred by the Commonwealth Attorney-General.
“The ALRC’s inquiries and publications not only make a substantial impact on the law when our recommendations are implemented, but also stand as important records of legal thinking, making important contributions to our understanding and development of law and society”
Justice Mordy Bromberg, ALRC President
Who we are
The ALRC is led by the President, the Honourable Justice Mordy Bromberg, who was in 2023 for a 5-year term. The President leads Inquiries along with Commissioner and Assistant Commissioners, and is supported by the ALRC’s Executive Director and staff in the Legal, Operations and Finance, and Communications and Engagement teams. Click here to learn more about the ALRC’s leaders.
Our vision
Fair and just laws for all Australians, which are systematically modernised and improved through independent law reform.
Our purpose
To make evidence-based recommendations to government for the modernisation and improvement of Australian laws and the justice system.
Our objectives
Under the ALRC’s current strategy, its objectives are:
- to be a globally leading centre of excellence for law reform;
- to be a trusted and well-utilised source of independent law reform advice for government as a whole;
- to provide government with high quality recommendations for law reform that are effective;
- to be an authoritative and reliable source of research into the operation and effect of the law; and
- To be a strong and sustainable organisation that carries out its work in accordance with its values.
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The ALRC aims to make reform recommendations that are in line with Australia’s international obligations, protect the personal rights and liberties of citizens, and considers any effects of its recommendations on the costs of accessing and dispensing justice.
The ALRC is an Australian Government agency within the Attorney-General’s portfolio, operating under the Australian Law Reform Commission Act 1996 (Cth), and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (Cth).