Discrimination Law Review in Victoria
With the Victorian Government s proposing changes to the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, take a deep dive into discrimination reforms and law with this timely program. Examine the general principles of discrimination law, the new reforms affecting anti-hate legislation, and analyse the impact on the LGBTIQA+ community. These legislative reforms will impact your organisation, your company, your practice and your clients so be prepared and armed with the knowledge necessary to make the right decisions. WEB223V28
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD units in Substantive Law
This program is based on VIC legislation
Chair: Mark Irving KC, Svenson Barristers
9.00am to 10.00am General Principles of Discrimination Law
- Direct and indirect discrimination, lawful and unlawful discrimination
- Historic development and current reforms and proposals in Victoria
- Enforcement of federal and state rights, and the role of an effective policy in formulating a defence
Presented by Charles Power, Partner, Holding Redlich
10.00am to 11.00am Anti-Hate Legislation: New Reforms
- Victoria becomes the first state to make the public display of Nazi symbols illegal
- Recommendations for increased protections that recognise the harm caused by racial and other kinds of vilification and suggested useful improvements to current laws and systems
- Civil and criminal vilification easier to prove
- The Andrews Labor Government will also extend the state’s anti-vilification protections beyond race and religion to cover areas such as sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and HIV/AIDS status
Presented by Rob Jackson, Partner, Rigby Cooke Lawyers
11.00am to 11.15am Morning Tea
11.15am to 12.15pm Protecting the Human Rights of the LGBTIQA+ Community: New Opportunities, Old Challenges, More Work to be Done
- An analysis of the impact of the new reforms on the rights of the LGBTIQA+ community, including in religious organisations and schools
- Identification of gaps in the system, with suggestions for further reform
Presented by Carol Andrades, Senior Fellow, Melbourne Law Masters, University of Melbourne; Discrimination Consultant to the Legal Profession
Presenters
Mark Irving KC
Mark Irving KC specialises in employment, industrial and anti-discrimination law. He has been briefed in over 100 matters in the Federal Court and other superior courts, as well as in the High Court of Australia. Mark’s practice consists of four parts: employment law, industrial law, wage theft cases, and teaching and writing. Mark has extensive experience in dealing with legally and factually complex employment law matters. He provides legal and strategic advice as well as representing clients in litigation. He has considerable experience in representing clients in all manner of employment contract disputes, from disputes around remuneration and termination to acting for employers against employees setting up rival businesses.
Charles Power
Charles Power is a partner practising in workplace relations & safety at the Melbourne office of Holding Redlich. Charles was accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria in 2006 as a workplace relations specialist. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Employment Law Practical Handbook, with over 4,000 subscribers nationally. Since 2013 he has been listed in the publication 'Best Lawyers in Australia' in the field of Labour and Employment and was adjudged in 2021 to be Lawyer of the Year in the Employee Benefits field.
Rob Jackson
Rob Jackson represents companies and executives in a broad range of , employment related litigation such as dismissals, redundancies, discrimination, poor performance, and misconduct. Rob also advises on complex matters affecting the employment relationship such as cross- jurisdictional employment disputes, intellectual property, privacy and whistle-blowing, tax and defamation issues. Rob defends companies and executives in OHS prosecutions and advises companies on their WorkCover exposure. Rob is a Registered Migration Agent no 0533348, assisting businesses with their employment-related migration needs and is an accredited specialist in both workplace relations and commercial litigation.
Carol Andrades
Carol Andrades is widely acknowledged for her expertise in anti-discrimination law. As a partner with Maurice Blackburn & Co, she was instrumental in establishing its Women's Legal Section. She has also consulted to Ryan Carlisle Thomas and Gordon Legal, and continues to consult privately to the legal profession. Parallel to this, Carol is a Senior Fellow of the Law School at the University of Melbourne where, for many years, she has lectured at post-graduate level in Equality and Discrimination at Work. Carol has an active interest in law reform and was honoured with the President's Award by the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations, for her advocacy in the Special Family Leave Case.