Events
1. 2011 Costello Lecture
Enlarging our vision of rights
Speaker: Monash alumnus, Mr Brian Walters SC, prominent barrister and human rights advocate (BA/LLB 1977).
Introduced by Tim Costello AO (BJuris 1976, LLB 1978, DipEd 1979), CEO, World Vision Australia.
Last year the Rudd Government rejected the recommendation of the National Human Rights Consultation Committee for a Human Rights Act.
Now the Victorian Charter is under challenge.
Is it asking too much to have human rights protected in Australia?
Or do we in fact ask too little?
With dangerous climate change now a reality, perhaps it is not merely the rights of humans we should seek to recognise and protect.
Brian Walters SC is a Melbourne senior counsel. He is a former president of Liberty Victoria and has written and spoken widely on human rights issues. He has also had a long involvement in environmental issues, including co-founding “Wild” – Australia’s wilderness adventure magazine – and campaigning on numerous environmental issues from the Franklin River to the forests of East Gippsland.
Date: Thursday 15 September, 2011
Time: 6–7.15pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers
555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
RSVP: Friday 9 September, 2011
Email law-marketing@monash.edu or Tel 03 9905 2630
2. Eighth Fiat Justitia Lecture
Common law statutes and judicial legislation
By Mr Stephen Gageler SC,
Solicitor-General of Australia
Patron: The Hon. Michael Black AC, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia 1991–2010
Convenors: Professor H P Lee, Sir John Latham Professor of Law, Monash University and Professor Marilyn Pittard, Professor of Law, Monash University
Date: Wednesday 24th August, 2011
Time: 6– 7pm (followed by refreshments)
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers
555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Cost: Free
RSVP: Wednesday 17 August, 2011
Email law-marketing@monash.edu or Tel 03 9905 2630
3. 18th Lucinda Lecture – On Campus
Interpreting the Constitution – Words, History and Change
By The Honourable Robert French AC,
Chief Justice of The High Court of Australia
Date: Tuesday 20 September, 2011
Time: 1–2pm
Venue: Monash University Clayton Campus
Building 8 / R5
RSVP Friday 16 September, 2011
Email law-marketing@monash.edu or Tel 03 9905 2630
4. Monash University Faculty of Law and The Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration
are pleased to present
The Rule of Law
Presented by The Rt Hon the Lord Igor Judge Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Date: Monday 5 September, 2011
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers
555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Thursday 1 September, 2011
Email: law‐marketing@monash.edu or Tel 03 9905 3357
Further info http://www.law.monash.edu.au/about-us/events/index.html
5. Voice of Experience – Women in Law Cocktail Night
Gaining insight about what leading female professionals now know about success in the legal profession.
Date: Wednesday 21 September, 2011
Time: 6pm–9pm
Venue: Monash Law Chambers
555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Price:$10, food, beer and wine provided.
Ticket Selling: Law Basement in week 4, 5, and 6 except Friday (from 1-2 pm)
Keynote Speakers
- Honourable Rosemary Anne Balmford – Victoria’s first Supreme Court Judge
- Honourable Felicity Hampel – Judge of County Court
Students will be able to ask any questions from the attending legal professionals as we aim to have a ratio of 1:3, legal professionals to students. The legal professionals will include judges, barristers and partners from major law firms (such as Baker and McKenzie, Minterellison, Norton Rose, Middletons etc, just for a sneak peak!).
For JD students who wish to attend, please email monashlawambassadors2011@gmail.com to arrange tickets.
6. Monash University Vice-Chancellor’s Public Debate: Should Australia put a price on carbon?
The carbon tax is the defining issue of Australian politics in 2011.
With the Gillard government on the ropes and debate over climate change reaching fever pitch, now is the perfect time for a serious debate about the economic and environmental implications of a price on carbon.
The 2011 Vice-Chancellor’s Public Debate will bring together an impressive list of speakers, including:
Adam Bandt, Federal Member for Melbourne (Greens)
John Brumby, Former Victorian Premier
Kelly O’Dwyer, Federal Member for Higgins (Liberal Party)
John Roskam, Executive Director of the Institute of Public Affairs
Victor Finkel, 2011 World Debating Champion and Best Speaker
Refreshments will be served from 5.45 pm, with the debate to commence at 6.30 pm. The debate will be followed by a Q & A session, moderated by Monash University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Ed Byrne.
Date: Wednesday 31 August, 2011
Time: 6.30pm-8 pm
Venue: South 1 Lecture Theatre, Building 64, Clayton Campus
Refreshments: Provided from 5.45pm
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please arrive early on the night to secure a seat
For further information, please contact Kiran Iyer at monash.debaters.sponsorship@gmail.com or on 0408 389 580.’