Hall Payne Lawyers

  • Expert Employment and Industrial Law Support for AASW Members

    We are pleased to introduce our partnership with Hall Payne Lawyers, a leading Australian law firm with over 30 years of experience in employment and industrial law. With a strong commitment to social justice and deep expertise in the not-for-profit, health, and social services sectors, Hall Payne is now available to support AASW members with tailored legal services.

    What services are available?

    AASW members can access legal support across a broad range of workplace matters, including:
    • Employment disputes and unfair dismissals
    • Disciplinary and performance management issues
    • Workplace injuries and return-to-work matters
    • Employment contracts and negotiations
    • Discrimination, harassment, and bullying
    • Breaches of the Fair Work Act or state-based industrial legislation
    • Advice and representation in both public and private sector employment issues

    Member Benefits

    • One free 45-minute consultation per financial year for eligible AASW members
    • Specialist legal support from experienced lawyers with a deep understanding of the human services and social work sectors
    • Timely, practical, and independent legal advice

    How to Access Services

    To request your complimentary legal consultation, please complete the referral form. Once submitted, a representative from Hall Payne Lawyers will contact you directly to arrange your consultation.

    Important Information

    Hall Payne Lawyers is engaged as an independent legal services provider under agreement with the AASW. While the AASW facilitates this referral service, it does not provide legal advice and is not responsible for any individual legal outcomes.