The role of law reform commissions
The New South Wales Law Reform Commission was established as the first permanent body in Australia charged with the task of proposing changes to the general law. The establishment of the Commission was part of a general movement across the common law world. More>>

The law reform process: a step by step guide
There is no single procedure the Law Reform Commission uses in undertaking law reform projects. However, the Commission usually works within a particular framework when it develops recommendations for changes to the law. The exact procedure needs to be tailored to suit each project. More>>

Organisational structure
The Commission is headed by a Chairperson, and has one full-time Commissioner and several part-time Commissioners, most of whom are judges, lawyers and academics. More on the organisational structure and Commissioners>>

History
The New South Wales Law Reform Commission began operation in 1966, and was formally created by statute in 1967. More on the history of the Commission>>