Equality Law Forum
Room 202/203, Level 2
Melbourne Law School
University of Melbourne
Friday 29 November 2024
Preliminary Program
| 9:45am | Arrival and registration | |
| 10:00am | Welcome | |
| 10:15am | Session 1: Advancing legal equality for First Nations Peoples (Chair: Professor Beth Goldblatt) Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter, Yoorrook Justice Commission Nerita Waight, CEO, Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Dr Eddie Cubillo, Director, Indigenous Law and Justice Hub, Melbourne Law School | |
| 11:15am | Morning Tea | |
| 11:45am | Session 2: Transparency, gender equality and positive duties (Chair: Emerita Professor Margaret Thornton) Dr Laura Hilly, Victorian Bar Dr Niki Vincent, Victorian Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner Dr Amanda Selvarajah, Monash University | |
| 12:45pm | Lunch | |
| 1:30pm |
Book launch: Alice Taylor, Interpreting Discrimination Law Creatively (Commentator: Professor Beth Gaze) | |
| 2:00pm | Session 3: Contemporary case studies and controversies in equality law (Chair: Dr Robin Banks) Disability rights and priorities: Rosemary Kayess, Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission Age equality: Associate Professor Alysia Blackham, University of Melbourne Faith-based schools and LGBTQ+ students and staff: Liam Elphick, Monash University and Alastair Lawrie, Justice and Equity Centre | |
| 3:00pm | Afternoon Tea | |
| 3:30pm | Session 4: Progress, reform and empowerment: A tribute to 30 years in discrimination law - A Festschrift for Professor Beth Gaze (Chair: Associate Professor Alysia Blackham) A Festschrift is a celebration in honour of an eminent colleague. As part of the Forum, we will hold a Festschrift in honour of Professor Beth Gaze, where a range of speakers will provide contributions and reflections on Professor Gaze’s impact and legacy in equality law. The Festschrift is proudly supported by the Centre for Employment and Labour Relations Law at Melbourne Law School, which Professor Gaze has contributed to as an active member for many years. | |
| 5:00pm | Festschrift celebration drinks | |