Law Student Gazette

2. 2012 Costello Lecture

Presented by The Honourable Justice Kevin Bell, introduced by Tim Costello AO.

‘Protecting public housing tenants in Australia from forced eviction: the fundamental importance of the human right to housing and home’

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.

Date: Tuesday 18 September, 2012
Time: 6 – 7.15 pm
Location: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street
RSVP: Thursday, 13 September 2012, law-marketing@monash.edu or (03) 9905 2630

For further information please see here.

2. Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers

Paris Aristotle AM, member of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers, on the Panel’s report and its implications.

Date: Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Venue: State Library of Victoria, Village Roadshow Theatre, 179 La Trobe Street, Corner of Swanston and La Trobe Streets, Melbourne (Entry 3 via La Trobe Street)
RSVP: castan.centre@monash.edu or telephone 03 9905 3327

Full details here.

Public Event – All Welcome

Paris Aristotle will discuss the report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers in conversation with Michael Gordon, the National Affairs Editor of The Age.

Paris Aristotle AM is the Director of the Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc (also known as Foundation House), a position he has held since helped found the organisation in 1987.

For over 25 years Paris has worked to in the refugee resettlement and humanitarian field and has held many senior positions on government advisory bodies. Currently Paris is Chair of the Minster for Immigration and Citizenship’s Council on Asylum Seekers and Detention (MCASD). Paris is also a member of the federal government’s Refugee Resettlement Advisory Council (RRAC), the Residence Determination Reference Group (RDRG) and the Onshore Protection Consultative Group (OPCG).

Paris has extensive experience in the area of refugee resettlement and the provision of services to survivors of torture and trauma. He has been a regular presenter and contributor to UNHCR meetings and publications over many years.

3. Free to Air Television in a Changing Media Landscape

Join Monash alumnus Jeffrey Browne (LLB, 1979), Managing Director of Nine Network Australia as he speaks about the role of free to air television in the evolving world of media.

Date: Wednesday 19 September, 2012
Time: 6 – 7.15 pm
Location: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street

For more information, please see the flyer.

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
law-marketing@monash.edu or (03) 9905 2630

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

1. 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.

2. 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

3. Developments in the Legal Landscape in Singapore

A meeting with Singapore’s top legal minds

Date: Tuesday, 11 September, 2012
Time: 6.30 pm to 9.15 pm
Venue: Park Hyatt Melbourne, Trilogy Room,
1 Parliament Square, off Parliament Place
Melbourne VIC 3002

For more information please see here.

1. 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.

2. 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

3. Developments in the Legal Landscape in Singapore

A meeting with Singapore’s top legal minds

Date: Tuesday, 11 September, 2012
Time: 6.30 pm to 9.15 pm
Venue: Park Hyatt Melbourne, Trilogy Room,
1 Parliament Square, off Parliament Place
Melbourne VIC 3002

For more information please see here.

4. Research Practicum Unit

Information Session

Date: Wednesday 22 August 2012
Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm
Location: Monash University Clayton Campus, Building 12, L2

In 2013 the Faculty of Law is once again offering students the opportunity to undertake an internship as part of their law studies, through the Research Practicum Unit. The Unit enables Monash Law students to undertake research work on placement at one of a number of public sector agencies. Eligibility is for later year students with 48 credit points or less remaining to complete their law studies and who have strong academic results.

1. 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

2. Being Admitted to Practice

Only approximately 10% people Admitted to Practice in 2011 were via Traineeships.

Hear about how to become “Admitted to Practice”, a seminar from Employment and Career Development.

Thurs, 9th August – 12-1pm (L2)

REPEATED:

Fri, 10th August – 11am-12pm (L5)
Tues, 14th August – 12-1pm (L5)
Wed, 22nd August – 12-1pm (L2)

3. Becoming “Admitted to Practice” Event

Keynote, Panel Discussion and networking with local lawyers

Tues, October 2nd 3–5pm

Bring Monash student ID card to each session, for scanning .

4. Developments in the Legal Landscape in Singapore

A meeting with Singapore’s top legal minds

Date: Tuesday, 11 September, 2012
Time: 6.30 pm to 9.15 pm
Venue: Park Hyatt Melbourne, Trilogy Room,
1 Parliament Square, off Parliament Place
Melbourne VIC 3002

For more information please see here.

5. Domestic Human Rights Careers

Date: Wednesday, 8 August
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: Room G23, building 6, Monash University Clayton Campus

Speakers:

• Belinda Lo, Principal Lawyer, Eastern Community Legal Centre
• Gudrun Dewey, Senior Legal Advisor, Victorian Equal Opportunities and Human Rights Commission
• Michael Power, Lawyer – Law Reform, Environmental Defender’s Office

6. International Human Rights Careers

Date: Monday 6 August
Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm
Location: Room G23, building 6, Monash University Clayton Campus

Speakers:

• Jonathon O’Donohue, Legal Advisor on International Justice, Amnesty International Australia
• Amalia Fawcett, Senior Child’s Rights Specialist, Plan International
• Kate Orange, Senior Legal Office, International Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Branch, Attorney-General’s Department

7. Professional Transitions – Law (Six Sessions)

A certificated program delivered by employers and Monash

From 14th August onwards
Tuesdays, 4-5pm, REPEATED Thursdays, 1-2pm

Remember you can book an individual appointment with any of the following support services:

Lloyd England
Law Student Experience Office
9905 3385

Counselling in Law
Monash University Counselling Service
9905 3156

Careers Education Consultant
Employment and Career Development
9905 3151

1. Run 4 Refugees

The countdown’s on. Help us reach our goal of $250,000 with 1,000 runners in October’s Melbourne Marathon. If you’re planning to join us to run for refugees, sign up here to save 30% on the entry fee before the earlybird discount ends midnight, July 29. Whether you choose to run, walk or hop, or to sponsor a participant and cheer from the sidelines, your effort and enthusiasm is crucial to our campaign’s success—and to the continuing support of those seeking succour.

Says perennial ASRC runner, David MacPhail:  “I’m running the marathon with our team, Run 4 Refugees, as part of the Melbourne Marathon and hoping to raise much needed funds for the ASRC where I work as a voluntary case worker. For 11 years the ASRC has been fighting for the human rights of asylum seekers. During this time over 7000 people have been provided with sanctuary, support and hope, and thousands of people have won their freedom through the work of the ASRC. The people who sponsor me are already involved in all sorts of things, and I am sometimes hesitant to ask. However, at ASRC we get almost no government funding and without fundraising are unable to deliver a service.”

Once you’ve registered, click here to create your Run 4 Refugees’ fundraising page. This part is free, and it’s easy. Robyn in ASRC’s fundraising office is available to answer queries and support your fundraising endeavours. You can find her here: robyn.g@asrc.org.au. Alternatively you can contact Alicia Booth on aaboo1@student.monash.edu.

Please note that this event is not affiliated with Monash Law School, but a team has been organised by Monash students as above.

2. The Success and Challenges of Transitional Justice in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone, a country that experienced one of the most brutish civil wars between 1991 and 2002, can offer answers at least to some of the myriad of accountability questions raised in transitional justice. After the war Sierra Leone established two institutions: a Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Special Court for Sierra Leone. The Court assembled many perpetrators of atrocities during the war and victims of the same war, as well as those who created the sociological, political and economic environment that led to the war in the first place. The SCSL is a unique hybrid tribunal of local and international law, established to indict, prosecute, and convict those who bear ‘greatest responsibility for war crimes’ committed within the country during the period of the Sierra Leonean civil war. This presentation will look at the political, sociological as well as legal successes and challenges of the SLTRC and SCSL, discussing the ramifications of setting up those two mechanisms simultaneously and the financial implication of setting up the court.

For further information, please see here.

1. Reprieve Internship Information Session (PG)

Date: Wednesday 29 August, 2012
Time: 1 pm
Location: Seminar Room 5, Level 2, MULC

Returned volunteers will tell you about their experiences fighting the death penalty in the U.S. and give information and advice on how you can apply.

Reprieve is an Australian non-government organisation that fights the death penalty. It seeks to provide effective legal representation and humanitarian assistance to those facing the death penalty, to advocate against the death penalty and to raise awareness about human rights.

Established in Melbourne, Australia in May 2001, Reprieve Australia conducts volunteer programs at home and abroad, including sending Australians to defend clients facing the death penalty. It also produces newsletters and news updates, conducts awareness raising events and works with other organisations to abolish capital punishment.