Business Law Section, Law Council of Australia

the business law section (bls) was established in august 1980 by the law council of australia with jurisdiction in all matters pertaining to business law. it is governed by a set of by-laws passed pursuant to the constitution of the law council of australia and is constituted as a section of law council of australia limited. it provides a forum through which lawyers and others interested in law affecting business can discuss current issues, debate and contribute to the process of law reform in australia, and enhance their professional skills. the business law section: prepares more than half of the law council's submissions each year, putting the views of the business community and the legal profession directly to the federal government and its agencies, and federal parliamentary committees. provides a forum for debate of current issues, and assists lawyers to develop and maintain their professional skills and knowledge, through a schedule of regular conferences, workshops and sem