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22.01.2022 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

22.01.2022 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].

22.01.2022 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.

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/

19.01.2022 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.

19.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 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.

17.01.2022 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

17.01.2022 Calling all first years and new students! If you missed last night's Orientation for T3 2020 you can find the recording on the Moodle page for your first year units. If you can't find it, please email me ([email protected]). Please do take the time to watch it, in it you'll find all sorts of useful information that will make for a smooth transition to studying for your law degree. ... Cheers, AJ.

15.01.2022 OFFICIAL Dear Professor Di Milia, The Parliamentary Library is seeking applications for the 2021 Australian Parliamentary Fellowship program and I would be grateful for your assistance in disseminating this information to your PhD students.... The Australian Parliamentary Fellowship (the Fellowship) is managed by the Parliamentary Library on behalf of the Parliament. The purpose of the Fellowship is to: contribute to scholarship on the Parliament and its work; promote knowledge and understanding of the Parliament; raise awareness of the role of the Library’s Research service; provide a researcher with work experience in the parliamentary environment; and support early career scholars. The Fellowship is of flexible duration (up to 6 months full time with provision for part time or broken periods of employment) in the Research Branch of the Parliamentary Library. A successful applicant for the 2021 Fellowship would be expected to take up the position in the second quarter of 2021. The Fellow will be required to research and write a monograph on an approved project. The Library will publish the monograph provided it meets the Library’s publication standards. Further details are provided in the Duty Statement and Selection Criteria. This opportunity will interest students with expertise in public policy, the environment, natural resources, foreign affairs, social policy, law, statistics, and economics. The Parliamentary Library is a unique research environment and the scholarships allow scholars to understand and work within this important national institution. Currently, the salary range for this position is $84,910 - $95,433. I have attached a flyer for the program which you may be able to display, interested applicants will be able to submit their applications at https://bit.ly/3lXtRap Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions or require further information. Yours sincerely Carlene Dunshea on behalf of Dr Dianne Heriot Parliamentary Librarian

14.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 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

11.01.2022 Are you a First Nations student interested in research? Applications are now open for the annual Indigenous RHD Scholarships from the CQU First Nations Research Higher Degree Academy. Applications are open to any First Nations student currently enrolled in or accepted for admission into a Masters (Research) or PhD program, and close on 26 February. Not currently enrolled or accepted for admission in 2021? Talk to our Postgraduate Research Coordinator Dr AJ George at [email protected] about pathways to postgraduate research in future years https://www.cqu.edu.au//cquniversity-research-stipend-scho

11.01.2022 Congratulations to our very own Dr Angelo Capuano, who received a Medal for Individual Best Achievement in Community Advocacy from the Supreme Court of Victoria yesterday. Dr Capuano is an expert in anti-discrimination law, human rights law and labour law, and it is great to see his hard work recognised by the Supreme Court. Dr Capuano teaches Legal Advocacy at CQU, sharing his (now award-winning) expertise with students. If you're interested in community justice and advocacy, LAWS12064 Legal Advocacy will be running in T2 2021.

11.01.2022 The College of Law, Criminology and Justice proudly congratulates CQU Law alum Craig Foster on his appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia last month. Craig Foster graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from CQU in 2019, and while Mr Foster is best known for his sporting career, he applied his legal skills to organise a global campaign to help a Bahraini refugee in 2018. Craig is an inspiration to CQU students hoping to use their studies to make a positive difference in the world. Read the full story here: https://www.cqu.edu.au//australia-day-honour-for-former-so

09.01.2022 Thinking about your T1 2021 enrolment options? Looking to add some real-world experience to your degree? CQU's new Legal Practicum Unit might be for you! With Legal Practicum being a new unit, there are sure to be some questions about it. We've prepared this short video to answer most of them, and give you a better idea of what to expect from the unit. So if you're already enrolled in the Unit, or just want to know more, check out our explainer video to learn more. https://youtu.be/MubFPbehQTw

08.01.2022 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.

06.01.2022 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]."

05.01.2022 TEACHING NEWS - STUDENT VOICE AWARDS 2020 Congratulations to College of Law staff members Lance Rundle, Constance Lee, John Milburn and Dr Jacob Deem, who have all received Student Voice Award Commendations for 2020. These awards, based on student evaluations, recognise excellence in teaching and we are very proud to have their hard work acknowledged. Lance Rundle - Criminal Law, Family Law, Australian Consumer Law... Constance Lee - Theories of Law and Justice John Milburn - Contract B Dr Jacob Deem - Principles of Commercial Law See more

05.01.2022 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

05.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITIES ROCKHAMPTON Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service is currently advertising two positions: Administration Officer 2 days per week, Part-time Hours: Thursday 8:30-5:00pm, Friday 8:30-4:00pm... Hourly rate: $26.45 The Administration Officer role is an opportunity to support the delivery of culturally appropriate free legal support services and community education programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are victims of family violence and/or sexual assault. Legal Support Officer 5 days per week, Full-time Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30-5:00pm, Friday 8:30-4:00pm Base Salary: $56,580.00 If you’re a recent graduate with the skills and dedication to support QIFVLS and their vital work, the Legal Support Officer role could be for you. Position Descriptions for both roles and the application form are in the link below. To apply, send your Resume, a Cover Letter and the below Application for Employment Form to Karen Horn, [email protected], who is also your contact for further information about these roles https://cqu365-my.sharepoint.com//EgoA3pG0PhhPo9c9zEUHCrQB

02.01.2022 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!

02.01.2022 GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY - MT ISA Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service is currently recruiting a Graduate Solicitor for their Mt Isa Office. If you’re a recently admitted Solicitor, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, for social justice, on family, child protection, and domestic and family violence law. Further details can be found at https://www.seek.com.au/job/50966252