Animal Law

Sub-Committee

What we do

The Animal Law Sub-Committee aims to educate the legal profession and wider community about the importance of defending animals from abuse and neglect. The Sub-Committee is made up of a diverse range of individuals that have a passion and desire to use their legal skills to improve the lives of animals. The Sub-Committee gives members the opportunity to discuss current laws, regulations and policies with other like-minded individuals and provides early career solicitors with a platform to further their legal knowledge.

Our initiatives

  • The Sub-Committee regularly organises guest speakers to attend their monthly meetings with the aim of boosting the knowledge of attendees and increasing interest in different areas of animal law and advocacy.
  • Members also have the opportunity to take a more proactive role by contributing to law and policy development, by working with the Sub-Committee to conduct research and make submissions to government.

Who we are

Chair: Simon Brannigan
Vice Chair: Lei Wang
Secretary: Laura Toren

What's happening

Visit our Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram pages for information about our upcoming meetings and events. 

When do we meet?

Monthly - Last Monday 

View agenda, minutes and online meeting details

24 February 2025 6:00pm

28 July 2025 6:00pm

31 March 2025 6:00pm

25 August 2025 6:00pm

28 April 2025 6:00pm

29 September 2025 6:00pm

26 May 2025 6:00pm

27 October 2025 6:00pm

30 June 2025 6:00pm

24 November 2025 6:00pm

Policy submissions

You can view the NSW Young Lawyers Animal Law Sub-Committee policy submissions here.