From 15-17 October 2025, Aeran’s Jane Campbell attended the Australian Lawyers Alliance National Conference 2025 in the Hunter Valley.

The ALA comprises personal injury lawyers and other professionals who are passionate about protecting those whose individual rights have been violated and advocating for law reform that ensures justice for all.

A highlight was hearing the stories behind the awards granted to ALA members. This year it was Kirsten Van Der Wal and team for going all the way to the High Court to clarify the law on damages and reasonable care, and Roshana May for her longstanding contribution to the ALA's mission and devoting her time and deep experience to coordinate resisting unfair and misguided workers compensation changes.

The keynote by Gabriel Shipton (The Information Rights Project) perfectly reminded us of what's needed to achieve legal change and bring about justice - people power, coordination, quiet persistence and grit - not to mention lawyers, media, politicians and ultimately public opinion.

Above and beyond providing quality financial advice to people receiving compensation, contributing to efforts to improve the law is part of Aeran’s mission.