Thursday, 26 May 2022

Victorian Law Week

Mr ERDOGAN (Southern Metropolitan) (10:27): I would like to join with the Attorney-General’s comments on Tuesday and celebrate Victorian Law Week—a week of community events and activities designed to improve the public’s understanding of the law and the legal system. As a former solicitor and now a parliamentarian making laws for Victoria, I truly believe the rule of law and its protection of the human rights of all people is a cornerstone of our modern democracy—that is to say, the law and the legal system only exist to serve the people. My professional background has also led me to understand how the breadth and complexity of our legal system is ever increasing. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it does have an impact on public confidence in the law as legal affairs become harder to understand for laypersons. This is where law week comes in. At its heart this is a week for everyday Victorians. It is there to help Victorians understand their rights, find answers to their questions and find out what help is available. I would like to acknowledge everyone who has participated in the events of law week, particularly the Victorian Law Foundation for their work coordinating the activities and events.