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1. Symposium \u2013 Recent developments concerning the Convention on the Rights of the Child<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Tuesday 24 April 2012
\nVenue:<\/strong> Monash University Law Chambers,\u00a0555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
\nTime:<\/strong> 9:00am to 2:45pm<\/p>\n

This symposium will consider three important current issues in children\u2019s rights, from Australian and international perspectives.<\/p>\n

This informative and thought-provoking event will bring together some of Australia\u2019s leading child rights advocates, academics and organisations. It will be an invaluable occasion for those working or studying in the area, as well as anyone with an interest in children\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n

Confirmed speakers:<\/strong>
\nThe Hon Alastair Nicholson AO RFD QC, Chair of Children\u2019s Rights International
\nAssociate Professor John Tobin, University of Melbourne
\nAssociate Professor Paula Gerber, Monash University
\nChris Varney, Former Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations<\/p>\n

Registration<\/strong>
\nRegistration fees for the symposium are:
\nEarly bird discount: $65 (before 1 March 2012)
\nFull price: $75
\nConcession early bird discount (student, unemployed, NGO before 1 March 2012): $30
\nConcession full price: $35 (1 March 2012 on)<\/p>\n

To register and pay online, please go here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information on the event, please see Convention on the Rights of the Child<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Ninth Fiat Justitia Lecture<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Province of Legitimate Expectations Defined: the English and Australian Experience.<\/p>\n

By Professor Christopher Forsyth, the Professor of Public Law and Private International Law, Cambridge University<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, 28 March 2012
\nTime:<\/strong> 6\u20137pm (followed by refreshments)
\nVenue:<\/strong> Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
\nCost:<\/strong> Free
\nRSVP: <\/strong>Wednesday, 21 March 2012, law-marketing@monash.edu or 03 9905 2630<\/p>\n

Patron: <\/strong>The Hon. Michael Black AC, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia
\nConvenors:<\/strong> Professor H P Lee, Sir John Latham Professor of Law, Monash University and Professor Marilyn Pittard, Professor of Law, Monash University<\/p>\n

For further information please see here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. <\/span>2012 Law School Ambassador Program Presents – Speakers Forum: Defended to the End<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

This event will focus on why it is important to ensure all individuals are defended, regardless of their actions and their standing in public opinion. The justice system is founded upon the rule of law. This can be quickly eroded through show trials or trials perceived as such. Adequate and impassioned defence and representation of unpopular minorities is imperative to maintain the rule of law over public or political priorities<\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>
\nProfessor George Hampel AM QC
\nDavid Manne RILC Executive Director
\nElizabeth O\u2019Shea Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
\nRobert Stary<\/p>\n

MC for the event:<\/strong> Dick Gross<\/p>\n

Date: <\/strong>Thursday 8 March, 2012
\nTime: <\/strong>6.30pm \u2013 8pm
\nTickets:<\/strong> $25, and can be purchased from here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Drinks and canap\u00e9s provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

4. Non-violent Resistance in the Middle East (Public Lecture-All Welcome)
\n<\/span><\/h4>\n

Date: <\/strong> Monday, 19 March 2012
\nTime: <\/strong>6:00pm to 7:30pm
\nVenue: <\/strong> Monash Conference Centre, Level 7, 30 Collins Street, Melbourne
\nRSVP:<\/strong> castan.centre@monash.edu or tel. 9905 3327
\nFull details:<\/strong> Here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public Lecture \u2013 All Welcome<\/p>\n

The power of strategic nonviolent action\u2014which has previously brought down autocratic regimes from the Philippines to Poland and from Chile to Serbia\u2014has made its mark on the Middle East during the past sixteen months, challenging the legitimacy of both pro-Western and anti-Western regimes as well as military occupations in the West Bank and Western Sahara. Indeed, it has been millions of ordinary Arabs\u2014men and women, Muslim and Christian, poor and middle class, young and old\u2014who have challenged the assumptions of both Islamist extremists and Western imperialists on how change can take place as a result of their quest for political freedom and social justice. Professor Zunes, an authority on both Middle Eastern politics and civil insurrections, will examine the recent and ongoing struggles in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Bahrain, Syria, Western Sahara and elsewhere, their implications for Western powers, and the prospects for democracy.<\/p>\n

5. Progressive Law Network Event<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Progressive Law Network is excited to invite you to the Legal (r)Evolution Conference 2012 \u2013 People. Planet. System.<\/p>\n

Keynote address:<\/strong> The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG
\nPanelists include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

David Manne \u2013 Executive Director of the Refugee and Immigration Legal Centre;
\nFelicity Millner \u2013 Principal Solicitor, Environment Defenders Office (VIC);
\nThe Hon. Chief Justice Brian Preston \u2013 Chief Justice of the NSW Land and Environment Court, NSW.<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Friday, 16 March from 9.30am to 4.30pm
\nWhere:<\/strong> Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.
\nTickets: <\/strong>Tickets and more information on speakers available at the website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6. Forensic Foundations<\/span><\/h4>\n

Forensic Foundations are holding two seminars, one entitled \u2018Expert Witness Training\u2019, and the other \u2018DNA for Legal Practitioners\u2019.\u00a0 For further information, please see the Forensic Foundations website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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