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24.01.2022 FROM THE LAW COUNCIL Please find attached a letter from Ms Margery Nicoll, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Law Council of Australia, advising that applications for the 2020 John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship are now open. The application form and further information on the Scholarship are also attached. ... Please note that the closing date for receipt of applications is COB, 8 September 2020. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact at the Law Council on (02) 6246 3788 or by email at [email protected].

24.01.2022 Opportunity: QCAT! QCAT is seeking applications from persons interested in securing a position as an Associate to a Senior Member of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. There are two (2) positions available to commence 11 January 2021. Deadline... Applications for the position of Associate for 2021 close on Friday 6 November 2020. Applications Applications must be lodged through the SmartJobs website, which contains instructions on the requirements for applying and can be found at https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-355526-20. To be considered for this role, the applicant will need to provide the following information to the selection panel for an assessment of suitability: A statement (two pages maximum) outlining their suitability for the role by addressing the key attributes under the ‘How you will be assessed’ heading within the role description document available on the SmartJobs listing; A current résumé; Evidence that the applicant will have completed a law degree at the time of commencing duties or is on track to complete a law degree in 2021; and An academic transcript. Applicants should indicate their availability to commence on 11 January 2021. Further information on how to apply and the duties of an Associate may be requested by emailing [email protected].

23.01.2022 Calling all undergraduate researchers! ONLINE CONFERENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN AUSTRALIA: 'RISING TO THE CHALLENGE' Thursday, 17 and Friday, 18 September 2020... This year has delivered many hurdles to the research community in Australia and worldwide, including the postponement and cancellation of many research conferences. For undergraduate students working hard to gain research experience before entering their research higher degree, such setbacks have been particularly disheartening. The Online Conference for Undergraduate Research in Australia (OCURA) allows undergraduate research students an opportunity to gain experience and present their work in a virtual online space. OCURA 2020 is all about ‘Rising to the Challenge’ and moving forward in life regardless of the hurdles we face. OCURA 2020 has no registration fee and is open to all schools of undergraduate research (including honours*) across all Australian universities. The conference will be held online (via Zoom) with multiple virtual sessions across two days Thursday, 17 and Friday, 18 September 2020. Presented by the Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab (MoHB) and CQUniversity, with support from the Centre for Research in Equity and Advancement of Teaching and Education (CREATE). https://www.cqu.edu.au//online-conference-for-undergraduat

23.01.2022 Dear first year students starting T2/2020, This week is orientation week! There are three virtual orientation meetings you can choose from. 1. Wed 8 July - lunch time session.... 2. Thurs 9 July - evening session. 3. Fri 10 July - lunchtime session. Don't miss out on your opportunity to meet the Head of the College of Law, Criminology & Justice, and the first year lecturers! All sessions will be held via the Zoom teleconferencing platform. See the attached flyer and information on Zoom. Hope to see you there!

23.01.2022 Reminder: The Holding Redlich Professional Development Seminar is on at 7-8pm (AEST) tonight! Join Stephen Burton & Troy Lewis, partners of the national law firm Holding Redlich, for an online PD session. They will focus on career options and considerations for law graduates considering a career as a practicing lawyer. Stephen and Troy will talk about industry trends and the choices that graduates will face at the outset, and during their career. They will each talk from the ...perspective of being partners at a national law firm and specialising in construction and infrastructure law, whilst also speaking to their experiences during their 40 combined years of practice working in different areas of law. Zoom 91765879195 https://cqu.zoom.us/j/91765879195... Password: 830154 See more

21.01.2022 From the Head of the College of Law, Criminology & Justice, Prof Stephen Colbran: Dear students, prospective students, stakeholders, partners and the wider CQU community. We note with concern the government's recently announced proposed changes to funding, which would significantly increase the cost of undergraduate legal education. ... CQUniversity, as an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, is committed to breaking down barriers to institutional change and fostering social innovation. This commitment aligns with CQUniversity’s strong focus on diversity and inclusiveness. Our newly formed College of Law, Criminology & Justice is deeply committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The CQUniversity College of Law has a long tradition of inclusiveness and equity in access to legal education. We are proud to have been Australia’s pioneer in fully online legal education, opening up legal education to many remote and rural students, and students who otherwise cannot attend a campus. We strongly endorse the Statement released yesterday by the Council of Australian Law Deans on the government’s proposed changes. We agree that the significant increase in student fees is a serious risk to: access to legal education for [those students] who are socially and economically disadvantaged, who come from culturally diverse backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Diversity is crucial for the development and operation of law. Diversity improves understanding of the operation of the rule of law and the legal justice system for those who have not traditionally had a voice. Increasing the cost of legal education increases the barriers for those who have the potential to enrich the legal profession and improve legal outcomes. It will narrow the range of representation within the profession. We call on the Government to accept CALD’s request, and enter talks with CALD to ensure any changes do not put at risk access to legal education and the role of legal education in the broader community. The full text of CALD’s Statement is here: https://cald.asn.au//cald-statement-on-the-australian-gov/ Prof Stephen Colbran, Head of the College of Law, Criminology & Justice, CQUniversity.

21.01.2022 CQU College of Law, Criminology and Justice congratulates Jason Schubert on his appointment to the Rockhampton Magistrates Court. CQU is a proud member of the Rockhampton legal community, and we wish Mr Schubert the very best in this role. https://www.qlsproctor.com.au//breaking-news-magistrate-a/

21.01.2022 Hi students! We hope you're all set and ready to go for week 1 of T2/2020, which kicks off tomorrow! Your to-do list this week ...... 1. If you haven't accessed your Moodle page for your Unit(s) yet, please do so. Early Moodle access and keeping up with reading is key to your academic performance ... 2. If you can't access your Moodle page, is it because you haven't yet done your Foundations of Academic Integrity Unit? If so, complete the unit and then step 1 above. 3. Start engaging with your Unit materials on Moodle. 4. If your Unit's Moodle page is equipped with access to Microsoft Teams, access the Teams page for the Unit and say hello to your classmates! :) If you have any last minute starting-block queries, reach out to your lecturer(s) and/or your classmates ... staying connected is the best way to get the very best out of your learning experience :) We wish you an engaging (and fun!) Term 2. Let's make it rock Kind regards, The CQU Law Lecturing Team

21.01.2022 Calling all female Qld law students! Bursary opp: NCWQ Lady Justice Bursary The NCWQ Lady Justice Bursary, sponsored by NCWQ member Senior Sergeant Anna Dwyer and Joanna Robinson, is being offered to a female studying Law or Justice in Queensland.... Anna and Joanna acknowledge the value of law and justice within the state of Queensland and wish to support a Queensland woman as she aims to achieve her goal studying within this area. The value of this bursary is $1,000.00. To be eligible to apply for this bursary, you must meet each of the Eligibility Criteria. Eligibility Criteria You are: A female full-time or part-time student in at least your third year studying law or justice at a Queensland Tertiary Institution, seeking support to assist you with your studies An Australian citizen or a Permanent Resident of Australia Selection Criteria The following Selection Criteria, including the Personal Statement, will be used to assess your application. You must Demonstrate how your previous achievements, such as academic record; experiences; or activities for example volunteering; impacted on your decision to study in this field Describe your career aspirations and your first steps in working towards their achievement Please note these dates: Monday 27 April 2020 Applications open. Monday 1 June 2020 Applications close. Applications emailed or post-marked after that date will not be considered. Monday 13 July 2020 All applicants will be advised of the selection panel’s decision after 13 July 2020. Please note that no correspondence will be entered into for feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Tuesday 4 August 2020 The Presentation of the bursaries is in Brisbane. (In accordance with any Coronavirus restrictions at that time.) We welcome the attendance of the successful recipient of each bursary to this function, where there will be the opportunity to accept the bursary from the sponsor. For enquiries, please contact the bursary coordinators: Erin Cunningham [email protected] Telephone 0459 980 976 Kathy Cavanagh [email protected] Telephone 0407 117 378 DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM HERE: https://ncwq.org.au//LadyJustice-2020-bursaryapplication.d

19.01.2022 Hi Queensland students! The Queensland Law Society is seeking input from all 'mature age' law students on how the QLS can better support you. Now's the time to have your say! https://www.linkedin.com//sheetaldeo_futurelawyers-futurel

18.01.2022 For those students looking for jobs... https://www.fwc.gov.au/about-us/careers Cheers! From Victoria Lambropoulos

18.01.2022 The Australian Law Reform Commission is holding a series of webinars relating to our Future of Law Reform Report. This is a free public series to your academics and students. ALRC Future of Law Reform Webinar Series What are the most pressing areas for law reform in Australia today?... In 2019, the Australian Law Reform Commission undertook research and broad public consultation to address this question. View the ALRC Report: The Future of Law Reform: A Suggested Program of Work 2020-25. The ALRC invites you to join expert panels including judges, legal scholars and industry leaders in a series of online conversations to unpack some of the key areas identified in this report, including: defamation, automated decision making, legal structures for social enterprises and press freedom. These interactive webinars present an opportunity to elicit new perspectives and ideas, enabling individuals with diverse views to contribute to potential law reform. Register: https://bit.ly/CCH-ALRC-WEBINAR The Future of Law Reform - Defamation, Monday 27 July 2020, 1.00pm - 2.00pm AEST Automated Decision Making and Administrative Law, Monday 10 August 2020, 1.00pm - 2.00pm AEST Legal Structures for Social Enterprises, Monday 17 August 2020, 1.00pm - 2.00pm AEST Press Freedom, Monday 24 August 2020, 1.00pm - 2.30pm AEST Please find attached a leaflet outlining the webinar series.

17.01.2022 For 'second career' lawyers ... from the Queensland Law Society: "Seeking expressions of interest | Second/later career lawyers and their employers Are you a ‘later career’ lawyer or an organisation which actively employs ‘later career’ lawyers? QLS is actively seeking feedback from its members to improve workplace culture including age discrimination. If you have any struggles or suggestions to share, please contact [email protected]."

17.01.2022 STUDENT OPPORTUNITY - CAIRNS The Registrar, Jessica Cole, of the Supreme and District Courts in Cairns is looking for two casual bailiffs. We encourage students in their 2nd or 3rd year of Law or Criminology to apply. This is a great opportunity for students to network with solicitors, barristers, judges and see the day-to-day running of criminal and civil trials. It is also a good platform that could lead to a Judge's Associate position. Attached is the position description. If you are interested, please contact Jessica Cole on the details in the position description.

14.01.2022 Missed last night's professional development seminar from Holding Redlich? We've got you covered - a recording of the session is available. Please contact Leah McBride at [email protected] and she can send a link to the recording.

12.01.2022 EVENT: 'Future Skills for Lawyers: Hands on the Tech Dial' 5pm AEST 30 September 2020 (online) The Australian Society for Computers and Law is hosting a free seminar and workshop, bringing together lawyers, technologists, recruiters and academics to explore the wave of disruption faced by lawyers and answer challenging questions relating to the skills lawyers must have to survive in the future, including:... Which skills are in highest demand? how can those skills be developed? what leading technologies are currently available for lawyers to develop their own apps and client solutions? To find out more, and to register for the event, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/future-skills-for-lawyers-h

11.01.2022 EVENT - HOLDING REDLICH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION Tuesday 13 October 2020, 7-8pm AEST (online) Join Stephen Burton & Troy Lewis, partners of the national law firm Holding Redlich, for an online PD session. They will focus on career options and considerations for law graduates considering a career as a practicing lawyer.... Stephen and Troy will talk about industry trends and the choices that graduates will face at the outset, and during their career. They will each talk from the perspective of being partners at a national law firm and specialising in construction and infrastructure law, whilst also speaking to their experiences during their 40 combined years of practice working in different areas of law. Zoom 91765879195 https://cqu.zoom.us/j/91765879195 Password: 830154

10.01.2022 UPDATE - the deadline for applications for the Summer Research Scholarships has been extended to 2 October 2020, and the Postgraduate Research Scholarships have been extended to 16 October 2020 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - '2020 Summer Research Scholarship' and 'Career Pathways Postgraduate Research Scholarships' Do you want to take your law degree to the next level? Are you interested in cutting edge legal research? Have you been thinking about doing a Masters degree or PhD w...hen you graduate? CQUniversity is currently offering two rounds of scholarships for undergraduate and prospective postgraduate students to undertake important research. Both programs require a research supervisor, so make sure you contact a member of our fantastic teaching team who you think would be able to help with your research project before you apply. Applications for both close 30 September 2020. For more information, contact Dr AJ George at [email protected] or Dr Jacob Deem at [email protected] 2020 SUMMER RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP The SRS is open to undergraduate students who have completed at least 2 years of university study, and runs from November 2020 to February 2021. There are 10 awards on offer, plus 1 Indigenous-specific award. SRS awards offer a living allowance of $4,000 ($500 per week for 8 weeks) plus up to $2,000 in project support funding. More information and applications forms: https://www.cqu.edu.au//cquniversity-summer-research-schol CAREER PATHWAYS POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS The Career Pathways Postgraduate Research Scholarships provide CQUniversity bachelor-level students with the opportunity to study the Graduate Certificate in Research, at no tuition cost (each award is valued at $10,633). The Graduate Certificate in Research is an AQF Level 8 qualification, of six-months full-time duration. The GCR provides students with advanced research skills through a fully flexible, personalised curriculum consisting of mandatory and elective modules, selected via an Individualised Learning Plan. Students who complete the course with a distinction-level GPA are guaranteed entry into a CQU Masters by Research degree, or may be able to negotiate entry into one of CQU’s doctoral programs. More information about the Career Pathways Postgraduate Research Scholarships, the eligibility criteria and a copy of the application form is available from this weblink: https://www.cqu.edu.au//cquniversity-career-pathways-postg

09.01.2022 Calling all students interested in Animal Law! The RSPCA Animal Law scholarship is open again this year. If you know a legal intern, law student, researcher or pro bono lawyer doing some great work in animal law and deserving of some recognition (or are one yourself!) please pass this on and encourage them to apply.... Flyer attached, also on the RSPCA website. Applications close 7 August 2020. https://www.rspca.org.au//2020-Sybil-Emslie-Animal-Law-Sch

06.01.2022 Hi folks, Don't forget the Orientation Session that's on this evening, 7pm! Zoom link:... https://cqu.zoom.us/j/97205381877 Password for session: 270930 See more

04.01.2022 (From Dr Nichola Corbett-Jarvis) Hello! I have arranged a Q&A session via Zoom for law students with three members of the Cairns legal profession. The local profession is very keen to engage with local law students but we would like to open this up to all law students - a lot of the content (such as how to network, study tips, discussion about a typical day as a lawyer) will be relevant regardless of where the students are located. ... Could you please help get the word out to encourage students to think of questions they would like members of the legal profession to answer there will be a mix of newly qualified and experienced practitioners. The details are as follows: Friday 8 May at 7.30 pm Zoom link: https://cqu.zoom.us/j/91010934380 Have a wonderful weekend!

04.01.2022 UPDATE 24/8: The ODPP have let us know about some tweaks to the Summer 2020 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. The most important change for right now is this: ‘Due to the current COVID-19 situation there will be limited placements for our Summer 2020 WEPP program. Therefore, preference may be given to Law students in the final stages of their course including PLT students.’ If this is going to affect you, my advice is to remember that while CQU might be new to th...e ODPP WEPP, it is not a new program, and there is no reason why it won’t continue in future years so there is always next year. COVID is creating all sorts of unexpected changes for all of us, and this is another one to add to the list. On the bright side, the ODPP have extended the closing date to Friday 4 September 2020, so you have a bit more time to get your application in. Keep them coming! -------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for hands-on experience of criminal law? Completed at least the first year of your law degree? Then we have great news! We’re pleased to announce that CQUniversity Law students can now apply for the Queensland Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Work Experience Placement Program (ODPP WEPP). Applications are now open for four-week, full time, unpaid placements with the ODPP this summer. Apply by visiting https://sites.google.com/cqulaw.net/odpp-wepp to access the placement information and schedule and download the Application Form. Make sure to follow the instructions and send your completed application to [email protected] by 11:59pm on Monday 31 August. We look forward to hearing from you!

04.01.2022 Don't forget the orientation session today, 11:30! Hope to see you there ... Zoom: https://cqu.zoom.us/j/95800130756 ... Password: 401070 See more

03.01.2022 From Dr Alex McEwan: The next meeting of the NSW Young Lawyers Animal Law Committee will be on Monday 29th June! Meetings are open to the public, but specifically aimed at law students and young lawyers under the age of 36 (or in their first 5 years of practice) in NSW, Australia. ... GUEST SPEAKER: We are honoured to be joined by Animal Law Scholar, Professor Deborah Cao. Deborah is a linguist, legal scholar and animal advocate. She teaches Animal Law at Griffith University and is a Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. She has written several books including Animal Law in Australia and New Zealand (2010), Animal Law in Australia (2015), Animals in China: Law and Society (2015). Deborah will discuss her work in applying animal protection laws to an international audience. In particular, she will look at animal welfare protection in China, and the international relevance and implications of China's regulation. Learn more about her work here: https://experts.griffith.edu.au/18619-deborah-cao OTHER INFORMATION: We'll be chatting about our ongoing projects and opportunities to volunteer, including submissions writing. COVID-19 UPDATE: Our monthly meetings are now online! Further details about how to join the Zoom meeting will be posted closer to the date. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns. https://m.facebook.com/events/1022806538121390?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&aref=3&ref=m_notif¬if_t=group_activity

01.01.2022 The NSW Government is seeking submissions into its review of the Greyhound Racing Act 2017, with surveys open until 11.59pm on Wednesday 26 August 2020. CQU College of Law Lecturer Dr Alexandra McEwan says that demonstrating reductions in euthanasia rates requires accurate tracking of greyhounds across their lifespan. There are currently gaps in the regulatory system in this regard. You can read Dr McEwan's full statement here: https://www.cqu.edu.au//nsw-greyhound-racing-i...ndustry-must CQU will offer an online elective Animals and the Law unit in Term 3 2021.