Statutory Interpretation and Recent Decisions: What are the Takeaways?
Explore several key decisions and discuss the important takeaways for government lawyers when applying statutory interpretation principles. OND213V01A_5
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Attend and earn 0.5 CPD hour in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Statutory Interpretation and Recent Decisions: What are the Takeaways?
Explore several key decisions and discuss the important takeaways for government lawyers when applying statutory interpretation principles.
Presented by Jessica Cleaver, Managing Principal Solicitor and Trina Malone, Senior Solicitor, Victorian Government Solicitors Office
Presenters
Jessica Cleaver
Jessica leads a team of lawyers, the Constitution and Advice Team, at the VGSO, and has particular expertise in providing advice and conducting litigation for a variety of government clients on questions of constitutional law, statutory interpretation, human rights, administrative decision-making and other public law matters. Jessica regularly provides advice to the Attorney-General for Victoria on constitutional matters. She also advises on public law, statutory and human rights issues for a variety of Departments and agencies. Her extensive experience in government law, combined with her ability to interpret complex legislation, enables her to assist government clients to resolve difficult issues and to understand legislative requirements and powers.
Trina Malone
Trina is a Senior Solicitor in the Public Law and Planning branch at the VGSO. Trina's expertise comprises of advisory and litigation work in matters involving constitutional law, administrative and public law and human rights. Trina began working at the VGSO in 2020. Previously, Trina worked as a senior lawyer at the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department, working in the areas of constitutional law and international law (with a focus on international human rights law).