• National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference

    29–31 October 2025 | Grand Hyatt Melbourne

    Engage in vital discussions on "Transforming Systems, Empowering Communities" and connect with thought leaders committed to advancing access to justice.

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  • Welcome Reception

    Wednesday 29 October
    Pre-conference opportunity to network and connect with colleagues.

  • Flexible Booking Options

    Thursday 30 & Friday 31 October
    Attend both days of the conference or choose just one.

  • Conference Dinner

    Thursday 30 October
    A highlight event at a stunning venue. Table bookings available.

Headshot of Hugh de Kretser, President, Australian Human Rights Commission and Access to Justice 2025 Conference speaker.
Hugh de Kretser

Australian Human Rights Commission President
Session: Transforming our justice system 

Headshot of Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine, ANROWS CEO and Access to Justice 2025 Conference speaker.
Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine

ANROWS CEO
Session: Ending Gender-Based Violence: The role of legal assistance

Headshot of Jon Faine AM and Access to Justice 2025 Conference speaker.
Jon Faine AM

Lawyer, Broadcaster & Writer
Session: Beyond the pacific: Perspectives from the US social contract crisis

Headshot of Rona Glynn-McDonald, Common Ground First Nations director and Access to Justice 2025 conference speaker.
Rona Glynn-McDonald

Common Ground First Nations Director
Session: Reimagining Systems: Storytelling as a tool for justice

Headshot of Lara Freidin, Women's Legal Services Australia and Access to Justice 2025 Conference speaker.
Lara Freidin

Women's Legal Services Australia's Executive Officer
Session: Ending Gender-Based Violence: The role of legal assistance

Headshot of Lynne Haultain, Victoria Law Foundation executive director and Access to Justice 2025 conference speaker.
Lynne Haultain

Victoria Law Foundation's Executive Director
Session: Beyond the pacific: Perspectives from the US social contract crisis

Headshot of Fiona McLeay, VLSB+C CEO and Access to Justice 2025 Conference speaker.
Fiona McLeay

VLSB+C Commissioner
Session: Justice 2040: The future of access to justice lawyering

Headshot of Chris Povey, Justice Connect CEO and Access to Justice 2025 conference speaker.
Chris Povey

Justice Connect's CEO
Session: Justice 2040: The future of access to justice lawyering

Headshot of Nerita Waight, Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service CEO and Access to Justice 2025 Conference speaker.
Nerita Waight

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service's CEO
Session: First Nations People and the Legal System

Headshot of Dominic Woolrych, LawPath CEO and Access to Justice 2025 Conference speaker.
Dominic Woolrych

LawPath's CEO
Session: Justice 2040: The future of access to justice lawyering