Australian National University College of Law is celebrating it's
60th anniversiary and as part of the celebrations ANU College of Law is hosting two events titled 'Free speech at work: Folau, Banerji and beyond?'.
The first is a free event, featuring a panel discussion on the topic of free speech within the work place followed by a networking reception on Thursday 14th May, 6.00pm - 7.30pm. Following an opening keynote address by the
Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, Former Justice of the High Court of Australia, join
Josh Bornstein, Maurice Blackburn;
Kate Eastman SC, New Chambers; and Emeritus Professor
Rosalind Croucher AM, Australian Human Rights Commission as they debate this topical issue. Moderated by
Damien Carrick, ABC Radio National, this event will be recorded for broadcast on
ABC's Law Report.
The second event is a paid conference focusing on workplace related speech. This conference will feature a range of of expert panels and speakers will provide their inisght on free speech within the workplace. The conference is on Friday 15th May between 8.30am - 4.30pm.
The list of speakers include:
- Dr Vigjilenca Abazi, Maastricht University
- Prue Bindon, Key Chambers
- Josh Bornstein, Maurice Blackburn
- Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM, Australian Human Rights Commission
- Kate Eastman SC, New Chambers
- Associate Professor Neil Foster, University of Newcastle
- Joydeep Hor, People + Culture Strategies
- Mark Irving QC, Victorian Bar
- Dr David Mangan, National University of Ireland Maynooth, and Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto
- Kieran Pender, ANU College of Law
- Associate Professor Heather Roberts, ANU College of Law
- Professor James Stellios, ANU College of Law
- Professor Adrienne Stone FASSA FAAL, Melbourne Law School
- Peter Woolcott AO, Australian Public Service Commissioner
Please see
here for more information and registration.