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Law, religion and the interaction between the two has become increasingly evident in contemporary New Zealand, making it more crucial than ever for religious institutions and their advisers to understand the legal and regulatory challenges they face. For the first time, this full day conference brings together legal, academic and religious thought-leaders to examine religious freedom. You will gain insight and practical guidance into the most pressing issues including the changing face of religion in school
Attend and earn 7 CPD hours
The Legal Conflict between Law and Religion plus Dealing with Abuse
Chair: Madeleine Flannagan, Barrister, Hibiscus Coast Legal Chambers
9.00am to 9.05am: Opening Comments by the Chair
9.05am to 9.35am: When do Religionists Clash with the Law?
Presented by Professor Rex Ahdar, University of Otago
9.35am to 10.20am: Religious Discrimination and Freedom of Religion
Presented by Dr Jane Calderwood Norton, Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland
10.20am to 11.05am: Superdiversity in New Zealand and the Changing Face of Religion in Schools
Presented by Marina Matthews, Principal, Chen Palmer
11.05am to 11.20am: Morning Break
ROYAL COMMISSION AND DEALING WITH ABUSE IN FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS
11.20am to 12.10pm: Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse
An insight into the legal and practical issues for faith based institutions in New Zealand’s Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith Based Institutions.
Presented by Jeremy Johnson, Barrister, Bankside Chambers
12.10pm to 1.00pm: A Modern Canon for Discipline in the Church
The Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia: A look at the recently reformed disciplinary Canon
Presented by Bruce Gray QC, Shortland Chambers
1.00pm to 1.15pm: Final Q&A and Closing Comments by the Chair
Learning objectives:
Faith-Based Organisations: Boards, Governance and Employment
Chair: Mark Donovan, Barrister
2.00pm to 2.05pm Comments by the Chair
BOARDS AND GOVERNANCE
2.05pm to 2.55pm: Boards of Faith-Based Organisations: Issues and Challenges
Presented by Steven Moe, Partner, Parry Field Lawyers
2.55pm to 3.45pm: Governance and Management Structures of Faith Based Institutions
The Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse 2017 recommended a national review of the governance and management structures of dioceses and parishes, including in relation to issues of transparency, accountability, consultation and the participation of lay men and women:
Presented by Rev Dr Brendan Daly, Judicial Vicar and Lecturer in Canon Law, Tribunal of the Catholic Church for New Zealand, Good Shepherd Theological College
3.45pm to 4.00pm Afternoon Break
4.00pm to 4.50pm: Employment Contracts for Faith Based Organisations
Presented by Simon Greening, Director, Watermark Employment Law
4.50pm to 5.00pm Final Q+A and Closing Comments by the Chair
Learning Objectives
Hilton Auckland
147 Quay Street
Auckland 1010
New Zealand
Parking
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Wilson Park - Princes Wharf, Quay Street, Auckland offers parking, Click here to view rates.
Directions
Nearby Public Transport:
Train Stations - Britomart Train Station
Bus Interchange - Quay St/Lower Albert St