Public Record

August 2023

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2023 Annual Conference

5 and 6 October
Have you registered yet? This year’s conference will keep you abreast of the latest developments in our ever-evolving profession. Join us for two thought-provoking days, with streams targeted to your practice area. Read more and register
 
Vicarious Trauma Awareness – online workshop​​​​​
7 September 2023 9.30am–11am
This self-paced e-learning course was developed by mental health clinical experts. It will help optimise your resilience at work and minimise the risk of vicarious trauma. A consolidation webinar helps you tie the ends together.
 
Staying well in the law: R U OK? Day Webcast
Thursday 14 September 12.00pm–1.30pm
“Are you OK?” is a hard question to ask, but in this webcast Dr Suzy Green offers strategies for approaching someone who’s struggling. It’s a conversation that could change a life. Also find out about the latest thinking on the science of mental health and wellbeing at work.
 
The curiosity of Cate Cloudsdale
Cate Cloudsdale is driven by curiosity. In the latest stage of her varied career as a government solicitor she is directing the investigation of the Medibank data breach at the OAIC. Keen to listen and learn, she is also a volunteer supporting people affected by substance abuse.
 
Through my eyes: Community perspectives on the Voice
People from diverse communities explain how their cultural background has shaped their views on the Voice.
 
Legal update: Limiting executive power
About the decision in Davis v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2023] HCA 10: had there been an unlawful exercise of the Minister’s personal liberty by departmental officials? And what are the broader implications for ministerial intervention applications under the Act?
 
LSJ Explains: Referendums and the process of changing the Constitution
A “civics refresher”: public law expert Paul Kildea speaks with LSJ about the history and the mechanics of referendums – and how the referendum for the Voice could play out in a change to the Constitution.
 
The Law Society Council election
The Law Society Council election process commenced Tuesday 22 August, with the issue of a Notice of Forthcoming Election. There are three vacancies to be filled in the upcoming election, and all members entitled to vote are eligible to stand for election. We encourage members to vote online to ensure the vote is received before the ballot closes at 2.00pm on Monday 23 October 2023. If you wish to receive a hardcopy paper ballot, please complete and submit this form here by COB 31 August. Your vote is important and can make a difference in shaping the future of the Law Society and, ultimately, the profession as a whole.
 
Law Society supports
The top three ways the Law Society can support you, selected for this newsletter by your Committee:
 
 
Looking ahead...
In your next newsletter: about The Voice, book review, and more. Your own content ideas are welcome – contact us.
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