The Francis Forbes Society For Australian Legal History

To encourage the study and advance the knowledge of the history of Australian Law, including its relationship with the law of other jurisdictions and promote the compilation of authentic records relating to Australian Law including by publishing and promoting the publication of books and other literary publications and arranging and promoting continuing education. To establish and maintain, on its own initiative or in conjunction with others as a trustee or otherwise, public funds, including a public fund styled The Francis Forbes Fund (and to support public universities, libraries, museums and art galleries) that are deductible gift recipients within the meaning of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1987(Cth).