Reflections on the Wotton Decision

Join us for a seminar that considers the impact of Wotton v State of Queensland (No 5) [2016] FCA 1457, a successful class action on behalf of Aboriginal residents of Palm Island.  

Speakers:

  • Ms Chris Ronalds AO SC, Frederick Jordan Chambers (Counsel for the Applicants)
  • Mr Tony McAvoy SC, Wangan and Jagalingou traditional owner, barrister and native title law expert.

Chair:

  • Mr Andrew Smith, University Chambers 

Light refreshments to be served at the conclusion of the seminar. Please register for catering purposes. To register please click here.

This seminar is a joint initiative of the NSW Judicial Commission Ngara Yura Committee, the NSW Bar Association First Nations Committee and the Law Society of NSW Indigenous Issues Committee.

Details

CPD Points 1
Date & Times Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
CPD Strand Substantive Law, Practice and Procedure, and Evidence
Committee first_nations_committee
Location

NSW Bar Association Common Room

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