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With the increasing establishment of public inquiries in New Zealand, it is imperative you know how to respond when subject to an inquiry. Hear from public law experts as they examine the key issues in matters of high public interest, including the approaches adopted in inquiries overseas, the role of government agencies and the treatment of evidence and advocacy.
Attend and earn 3 CPD hours
Chair: John Collinge, Former Barrister and Solicitor; Former Chairman of the Commerce Commission; Former President of the National Party
2.00pm to 3.00pm: Inquiries: A Comparative Review
Certain recent and current inquiries in New Zealand have parallels to inquiries conducted overseas. There is more than one way to skin a cat - examine differences in approaches to getting to the bottom of matters of high public interest. Together with a barrister and a New York Times journalist examine NZ, US and Australian current recent high profile Reviews and Royal Commissions, their outcomes and their effects.
Presented by Gregor Allan, Barrister, Port Nicholson Chambers and Charlotte Graham-McLay, Correspondent, The Guardian
3.00pm to 4.00pm: The Role of Government Agencies in Public Inquiries
Presented by Nicolette Butler, Crown Counsel – Public Law, Crown Law Te Tari Ture o te Karauna
4.00pm to 4.15pm: Afternoon Tea
4.15pm to 5.15pm: Evidence and Advocacy in Public Inquiries
Presented by Michael Hodge, Partner, Meredith Connell
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