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NSW Upcoming Events and Planning Day
20/04/2011
Dear Members,
The NSW meet up went well. Thanks to those who responded and to those who came. Some great ideas came out of the meet up and we plan to take them to the national ALHR planning day this weekend.
Last year, the meeting was in Canberra. This year it will be held this Saturday, 30 April 2011, in Melbourne.
If you would like to attend, and we encourage you to, please get in touch with the Victorian convenors Mandy and Lily at [email protected] and, if you have any ideas or suggestions that you would like the meeting to consider, please get in touch with Natasha Case on [email protected].
Some upcoming events in NSW:
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ACCEL seminar series 2011
27 April 2011
The Australian Centre for Climate and Environmental Law (ACCEL) presents its inaugural annual seminar series covering key areas in climate and environmental law.
The seven-week seminar series will be presented by members of ACCEL, who will share their expertise in key areas of environmental law, including climate change, environmental impact assessment, biodiversity and water. The series is intended to provide an overview of recent developments in these areas to allow participants to stay up to date in this rapidly changing field.
For more information go here:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/law/457.html?eventcategoryid=36&eventid=7719
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Seminar: Death, property and the problem of posthumous harm
Who: Dr Christopher Birch SC, Sydney Law School
When: 5.30-7.30pm, Thursday 5 May
Location: Sydney Law School, Building F10, Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney
Cost: Free - Registration Essential
For more info and to register go here: http://sydney.edu.au/news/law/457.html?eventcategoryid=40&eventid=7684
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The Comprehensive Law Movement and Redefining the Role of a Lawyer: Law as a Healing Profession
Professor Susan Daicoff
Date: 11 May 2011
Time: 12:45 - 14:00
Location: UTS City - Haymarket CM05B Level 3, Room 318
Audience: All Welcome
Cost: Free, light lunch provided
For more information go here:
http://datasearch2.uts.edu.au/law/news-events/events-detail.cfm?ItemId=26367
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Launch of The Justice Campaign: Supporting human rights, transparency and fairness for David Hicks
Speakers: Brandon Neely, a former Guantanamo Bay guard is filming something for the event- and Katie Wood from Amnesy International.
When: 11am, Friday 13th May
Where: Law Foyer- Sydney University hosted by the Sydney Centre for International Law, New Law School Building F10, Eastern Ave, Camperdown
Please RSVP to Aloysia by the 6th May [email protected] or 040 749 2401.
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The future of private international law in Australia
Date: 16 May 2011
Time: 5.30pm. Seminar: 6-7.30pm
Who: Justice Paul Le Gay Brereton, Dr Andrew Bell, Andrew Dickinson, and Thomas John.
Registration: Full fee: $88 inc GST, Sydney Law School alumni: $70.40 inc GST, Full time academic: $66 inc GST, Full time student: $44 inc GST
Location: Sydney Law School, Building F10, Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney
For more info go here: http://sydney.edu.au/news/law/457.html?eventcategoryid=39&eventid=7535
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Constitutional reform in the twenty-first century
When: Thursday May 19
Speakers: The Hon Bob Carr, former Premier of New South Wales, Associate Anne Twomey, Director, Constitutional Reform Unit, Sydney Law School, Professor Gillian Triggs, Sydney Law School
Time: 6-7.30pm (Registration and refreshments from 5.30pm)
Location: Foyer (level 2), New Law Building F10, Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney
Cost: Free, however, registration is essential
For more info and to register go here: http://sydney.edu.au/news/law/457.html?eventcategoryid=43&eventid=7705
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Sydney Writers Festival - May14-22: David Hicks and Donna Mulhearn
In his first public appearance since the publication of his memoir, David Hicks speaks with Donna Mulhearn.
Sunday, May 22, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free, bookings essential (limit 4 per booking) 9250 1988
Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay
For more info go here: http://www.swf.org.au/component/option,com_events/Itemid,124/agid,2735/task,view_detail/
There are plenty of events at the festival this year that might be of interest to members, see more at:
http://www.swf.org.au/
__________________________
We hope to see you at an event soon!
Yours in human rights,
Catherine, Kate and Gayatri
NSW Co-convenors
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights
__________________________
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The NSW meet up went well. Thanks to those who responded and to those who came. Some great ideas came out of the meet up and we plan to take them to the national ALHR planning day this weekend.
Last year, the meeting was in Canberra. This year it will be held this Saturday, 30 April 2011, in Melbourne.
If you would like to attend, and we encourage you to, please get in touch with the Victorian convenors Mandy and Lily at [email protected] and, if you have any ideas or suggestions that you would like the meeting to consider, please get in touch with Natasha Case on [email protected].
Some upcoming events in NSW:
____________________
ACCEL seminar series 2011
27 April 2011
The Australian Centre for Climate and Environmental Law (ACCEL) presents its inaugural annual seminar series covering key areas in climate and environmental law.
The seven-week seminar series will be presented by members of ACCEL, who will share their expertise in key areas of environmental law, including climate change, environmental impact assessment, biodiversity and water. The series is intended to provide an overview of recent developments in these areas to allow participants to stay up to date in this rapidly changing field.
For more information go here:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/law/457.html?eventcategoryid=36&eventid=7719
_______________________________
Seminar: Death, property and the problem of posthumous harm
Who: Dr Christopher Birch SC, Sydney Law School
When: 5.30-7.30pm, Thursday 5 May
Location: Sydney Law School, Building F10, Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney
Cost: Free - Registration Essential
For more info and to register go here: http://sydney.edu.au/news/law/457.html?eventcategoryid=40&eventid=7684
_________________________________
The Comprehensive Law Movement and Redefining the Role of a Lawyer: Law as a Healing Profession
Professor Susan Daicoff
Date: 11 May 2011
Time: 12:45 - 14:00
Location: UTS City - Haymarket CM05B Level 3, Room 318
Audience: All Welcome
Cost: Free, light lunch provided
For more information go here:
http://datasearch2.uts.edu.au/law/news-events/events-detail.cfm?ItemId=26367
________________________________
Launch of The Justice Campaign: Supporting human rights, transparency and fairness for David Hicks
Speakers: Brandon Neely, a former Guantanamo Bay guard is filming something for the event- and Katie Wood from Amnesy International.
When: 11am, Friday 13th May
Where: Law Foyer- Sydney University hosted by the Sydney Centre for International Law, New Law School Building F10, Eastern Ave, Camperdown
Please RSVP to Aloysia by the 6th May [email protected] or 040 749 2401.
_________________________
The future of private international law in Australia
Date: 16 May 2011
Time: 5.30pm. Seminar: 6-7.30pm
Who: Justice Paul Le Gay Brereton, Dr Andrew Bell, Andrew Dickinson, and Thomas John.
Registration: Full fee: $88 inc GST, Sydney Law School alumni: $70.40 inc GST, Full time academic: $66 inc GST, Full time student: $44 inc GST
Location: Sydney Law School, Building F10, Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney
For more info go here: http://sydney.edu.au/news/law/457.html?eventcategoryid=39&eventid=7535
__________________________
Constitutional reform in the twenty-first century
When: Thursday May 19
Speakers: The Hon Bob Carr, former Premier of New South Wales, Associate Anne Twomey, Director, Constitutional Reform Unit, Sydney Law School, Professor Gillian Triggs, Sydney Law School
Time: 6-7.30pm (Registration and refreshments from 5.30pm)
Location: Foyer (level 2), New Law Building F10, Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney
Cost: Free, however, registration is essential
For more info and to register go here: http://sydney.edu.au/news/law/457.html?eventcategoryid=43&eventid=7705
_______________________
Sydney Writers Festival - May14-22: David Hicks and Donna Mulhearn
In his first public appearance since the publication of his memoir, David Hicks speaks with Donna Mulhearn.
Sunday, May 22, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free, bookings essential (limit 4 per booking) 9250 1988
Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay
For more info go here: http://www.swf.org.au/component/option,com_events/Itemid,124/agid,2735/task,view_detail/
There are plenty of events at the festival this year that might be of interest to members, see more at:
http://www.swf.org.au/
__________________________
We hope to see you at an event soon!
Yours in human rights,
Catherine, Kate and Gayatri
NSW Co-convenors
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights
__________________________
John Deere utility tractors are built for the toughest jobs. They are equipped and ready to perform. Powerful and versatile, these machines can tackle any job site, from building construction to farming and more.
Farmers may find themselves limited in the types of tractors available to them when they want a specific type of tractor that will be able to handle a certain job well. For example, if someone wants a tractor that is built for heavy work in dirt or snow, then they will have a hard time finding this utility tractor in stores locally or online. With John Deere’s variety of different tractors available, farmers can find the perfect fit for their needs and work with it without having to worry about breaking down in a tough spot.
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