The Story of Automation in Administrative Decision-Making and the Plot Twist of Artificial Intelligence
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Chair: Dr David Bennett AC KC, 5 Wentworth Chambers
The Story of Automation in Administrative Decision-Making and the Plot Twist of Artificial Intelligence
- Explore the concept of automated decision-making and its place in administrative law
- Look into the judicial and legislative treatment of the concept to date
- Thoughts on what the future might hold for automated decision-making in the context of advances in artificial intelligence
Presented by Karwan Eskerie, Partner, Sparke Helmore, Leading Administrative & Public Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2023
Presenters
Dr David Bennett AC KC
David Bennett AC KC practises in the areas of appellate law generally, constitutional law, administrative law, revenue law, trade practices and competition law, among others. David has held various positions during his career, including Solicitor-General for the Commonwealth of Australia, President of the Australian Bar Association and also President of the NSW Bar Association. He has been a part-time member of the Australian Government's Takeovers Panel and is recognised in various publications as a leader in the law.
Karwan Eskerie
Karwan is a litigator and government law specialist, with extensive experience acting for various government clients in a wide range of practice areas, including constitutional, administrative, regulatory and commercial law. In 2017, Karwan was named Partner of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards. He is also listed in the AFR's Best Lawyers in Australia list for Immigration Law in 2019. Karwan represents government clients in litigation and advises on matters such as vires and statutory interpretation. He conducts advocacy on a regular basis in various courts and tribunals. Karwan acts for Commonwealth and state government clients in several jurisdictions. Has a Bachelor of Civil Law with distinction from the University of Oxford. He also has Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Auckland. Karwan was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand in 2006, as a Solicitor in England and Wales in 2008, as a Barrister in England and Wales in 2011 and as a Barrister and Solicitor in New South Wales in 2014. Karwan began his legal career in New Zealand, where he worked in the local government team of a top-tier firm in Auckland. He subsequently practised as a solicitor in leading government practices in England before transferring to the Bar. He worked as a Barrister in London from 2010 until he joined Sparke Helmore. He is fascinated by language and culture. He is a keen traveller and linguist, thinks he is a good cook and is hopeful that he will one day manage to stand up on a surf board for more than a second!