October 17 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
In-person event
The NSW Bar Association and the Human Rights Act for NSW Alliance invite you to attend a public lecture on ‘A Human Rights Act for NSW’, hosted by the Sydney Law School at the University of Sydney.
Why should NSW enact a human rights act and what rights could be protected? How would it make a difference to the lives of people in NSW and why is a State human rights act needed in addition to a Commonwealth human rights act? Join our esteemed speakers for an engaging discussion about the benefits of a State human rights act, lessons learned from other jurisdictions and how to promote community engagement to achieve this reform.
About the speakers
The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG – Michael Kirby is an international jurist, educator and former judge. He served as a Deputy President of the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission (1975-83); Chairman of the Australian Law Reform Commission (1975-84); Judge of the Federal Court of Australia (1983-4); President of the New South Wales Court of Appeal (1984-96); President of the Court of Appeal of Solomon Islands (1995-96) and Justice of the High Court of Australia (1996-2009). He is Editor-in-Chief of The Laws of Australia (2009 – ).
Hugh de Kretser – Hugh de Kretser commenced his five-year term as President of the Australian Human Rights Commission on 30 July 2024. Before joining the Commission, he was the CEO of the Yoorrook Justice Commission. Prior to this, he was Executive Director of the Human Rights Law Centre and Executive Officer of the Victorian Federation of Community Legal Centres. Hugh has also served as a Commissioner of the Victorian Law Reform Commission and a Director of the Sentencing Advisory Council.
Dr Ruth Higgins SC – Ruth Higgins SC is a commercial and public law silk, practising nationally. Ruth is a member of the Takeovers Panel, President of the NSW Bar Association, a director of the Australian Bar Association, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law, an Assistant General Editor of the Australian Law Journal, and a Fellow of ACICA and on its panel of Arbitrators.
Trent Glover SC – Trent Glover is the Chair of the NSW Bar Association’s Human Rights Committee. At the bar, Trent has a diverse practice concentrating primarily on public law litigation at first instance and appellate level around Australia.
Carmel Lee – Carmel Lee is a barrister specialising in commercial law, equity, conflict of laws, and human rights. She is a member of the Human Rights Act for NSW Alliance and the NSW Bar Association Human Rights Committee.
Thursday 17 October, 2024
Time: 6-7.30pm
Venue: Law Foyer, Level 2, New Law Building (F10)
CPD points = 1.5
Category: Social justice events
Registration
Complimentary, however registration is essential.
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Please note – due to unforeseen circumstances, Auslan interpreters will not be available.
This event is proudly presented by the NSW Bar Association and the Human Rights Act for NSW Alliance in partnership with the University of Sydney Law School .