Events
1. ACJI Free Public Lecture: How a Commitment to Fairness Might Just Save the Courts
Date: Thursday 15 May, 2014
Time: 5.30pm for a 6pm start
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
RSVP: Thursday 8 May 2014 via email: acji@monash.edu (seating is limited)
For the first time, Monash’ Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI) welcomes Judge Kevin Burke, one of the most recognised leaders within the American judiciary. Following on from insights shared in his thought-provoking article ‘A Vision for Enhancing Public Confidence in the Judiciary: Commit to Fairness in Court’ (2012) 95(6) Judicature 251–254, Judge Burke will present his reflections on why it is ‘time for courts to commit to procedural fairness’. Find out why ‘[c]ourts must be willing to innovate if they are to effectively address the popular dissatisfaction with the administration of justice.’
Judge Kevin Burke is a Minnesota District Court Judge, past Board member of the National Center for State Courts, and past President of the American Judges Association, who will share his thoughts regarding commitment to fairness in court.
For further information please see the flyer
2. Australia’s Biggest ‘Afternoon’ Tea
Nina Massara asks for your help in raising vital funds for Cancer Council, through Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. With your help, we can make this year’s event the biggest yet! You can attend Nina’s Afternoon tea for staff and students and donate in person:
Date: Wednesday 7 May, 2014
Time: 2pm
Venue: Level 2 Student Kitchen, MULC
RSVP: nina.massara@monash.edu by Monday 5 May for catering purposes.
Bring your own cuppa – treats will be supplied.
Or you can make a tax-deductible donation online, even before the Morning Tea date listed above. Simply go to Nina’s donation page
Once you have donated, you will receive a tax deductible receipt via email.
Your donation will help fund Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services. So gather your friends, raise your cup and together let’s do all we can to beat cancer.
Please spread the word and invite others.
3. The Great Law Week Debate – “The more laws, the less justice” (Cicero)
As part of Monash Law Faculty’s 50th Anniversary celebrations the Annual Great Law Week Debate will see a team of prominent Monash Law Alumni battle it out with current Monash Law Staff, over the highly controversial topic “The more laws, the less justice”(Cicero)
Monash Law Alumni Team
Mr Richard Attiwill QC
Ms Catherine Dunlop, Partner at Maddocks and lifelong member of Monash Association of Debaters (MADS)
Ms Liz King, Barrister and Chair of the Human Rights Sub-Committee of the LIV
Monash Law Staff Team
The Honourable Professor Nahum Mushin, retired Family Court Judge
Associate Professor Paula Gerber, President at Kaleidoscope Human Rights Foundation and Deputy Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law.
Associate Professor Adam McBeth, Deputy Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law and Convenor of the mooting program
Date: Wednesday 14th May, 2014
Time: 6– 7.30pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Cost: Free
RSVP: Tuesday 13th May, 2014 to law-marketing@monash.edu or (03) 9905 2630
4. Walk for Justice
The 2014 Walk for Justice will be held on Tuesday 13 May and will raise funds for Justice Connect.
The law firm and university members’ support of and participation in the Walk has been critical to its success since the event began in 2008.
For further information please see the flyer