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260 Objectives

260 Objectives

The objectives of this Chapter are—

(a) to provide a framework for the timely and effective resolution of disputes or issues between clients and lawyers or law practices; and

(b) to provide a scheme for the discipline of the Australian legal profession, in the interests of the administration of justice and for the protection of clients of law practices and the public generally; and

(c) to monitor, promote and enforce the professional standards, competence and honesty of the Australian legal profession.