Events
1. 2012 Costello Lecture
Protecting public housing tenants in Australia from forced eviction: the fundamental importance of the human right to housing and home
Speaker Monash alumnus, The Honourable Justice Kevin Bell (BA 1976, LLB (Hons) 1978).
Introduced by Tim Costello AO (BJuris 1976, LLB 1978, Dip Ed 1979), CEO, World Vision Australia.
The tenure of most public housing tenants in Australia is precarious and can be terminated without cause. There is talk of moving some tenants on, raising the spectre of forced eviction. In that context, this lecture examines the fundamental importance of the human right to housing and home.
Justice Bell was appointed to the Supreme Court of Victoria in February 2005. He sits in all of the divisions of the court, including the Court of Appeal, and has conducted major civil and criminal jury trials.
Date: Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Time: 6 – 7.15 pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Cost: Free
RSVP: Thursday, 13 September 2012
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2. 2012 Castan Centre Dinner
The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law invites you to its biennial human rights gala. This dinner is a vital fundraiser for the Centre’s many policy, public education and research programs. We hope that you will join us for a celebratory evening on Albert Park Lake with Australia’s growing human rights community.
Date: Thursday, 25 October 2012
Time: 7–11 pm
Venue: Carousel, 22 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park Lake, 3205
Keynote speaker: Dan Mori, LtCol, US Marine Corps (Ret.), Shine Lawyers, Melbourne
From 2003 to 2007, Dan Mori (often known by his first name, Michael or Major Mori) represented Australian Guantanamo Bay detainee, David Hicks. After Hicks’ transfer to Australia in 2007, Dan continued to serve in the Marines in California and Iraq while being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He is retiring from the Marines following his recent assignment as a Military Judge in Hawaii. He recently moved to Australia with his family and now calls Melbourne home
For more information on the event please see here
3. 4 Tips for Managing High Conflict People
Bill Eddy, attorney and President of the High Conflict Institute based in San Diego, presents a public lecture.
Date: Monday 17 September, 2012
Time: 5.30pm for refreshments, 6.00pm start
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Wednesday 12 September 2012 to Nina Massara: nina.massara@monash.edu