Victoria’s legal profession is one of the largest and most complex in Australia, encompassing a diverse range of practitioners, practice models, and areas of law. 

The regulatory environment is correspondingly significant in scale and impact. Across the Victorian profession, concerns have been raised—through professional forums, representative bodies, and individual accounts—regarding aspects of regulatory practice. 

While the specific institutional arrangements differ from those in Western Australia, the nature of the concerns bears notable similarities, including: 

- Delays in decision-making affecting practising certificates, complaints, and disciplinary matters; 
- Limited transparency around regulatory processes and criteria;
- Communication practices perceived as inconsistent or inadequate; 
- The cumulative well-being impact of prolonged or adversarial regulatory engagement; 
- Questions regarding governance structures and accountability mechanisms.

Importantly, the persistence of these concerns, rather than any single allegation, suggests the need for systemic examination rather than piecemeal response. 

We need your support to advocate for an ​Inquiry into ​legal regulation in Victoria.