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24.01.2022 The WLASA is proudly supporting the work of Catherine House as its chosen charity for the 2020/2021 membership year. Catherine House relies on the support of the community to ensure that it can continue can provide women with not only a safe place to stay, but a variety of services to support their recovery. Supporting the work of Catherine House is especially important this Christmas against the backdrop of what has been an incredibly challenging 2020. If you are able to, th...ere are a number of ways you can support the work of Catherine House this Festive season. Here is a ‘Christmas Appeal Wish List’ that outlines the various ways you can support the women who will be staying at Catherine House for Christmas this year. These can also be viewed at www.catherinehouse.org.au. Please note that all donations from the ‘Christmas Appeal Wish List’ will need to be dropped off by no later than Friday 18 December 2020. If you would prefer to make a tax deductible monetary donation to Catherine House, please visit the Catherine House website for further information.
22.01.2022 Reclaim the Night is a march traditionally held on the last Friday of October, to reclaim the streets so that women can walk at night without fear. This year, ...we will gather to talk about reclaiming the workplace by ending sexual violence and harassment in our places of work and study. Join us! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/reclaim-the-workplace-ticke See more
22.01.2022 Stay safe and look out for each other. If you need to call on somone for support, please reach out. #adelaidelockdownStay safe and look out for each other. If you need to call on somone for support, please reach out. #adelaidelockdown
21.01.2022 Re-introducing Winning Women Wednesdays! The Honourable Justice Jacqueline Gleeson SC Prior to her Honour’s appointment to the Sydney Registry of the Federal Court of Australia in April 2014, Justice Gleeson had a diverse legal career spanning from the NSW Independent Bar, General Counsel for the Australian Broadcasting Authority, to Senior Executive Lawyer at the Australian Government Solicitor. ... On 28 October 2020, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Christian Porter announced that Justice Gleeson will be the sixth woman appointed to the High Court of Australia. https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au//15286-new-federal-court-
18.01.2022 Letter sent today from AWL to the PM re alleged conduct of MPs:
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15.01.2022 Our end of year meeting and dinner, so nice to be in person after a year of mostly online meetings. We look forward to delivering many in person events for members next year, and maybe some online too.
14.01.2022 The Australian High Court welcomes the Honourable Justice Simon Steward and the Honourable Justice Jacqueline Gleeson to the bench with outgoing judges Justice Nettle and Judge Bell moving into retirement. https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au//29770-high-court-of/amp
10.01.2022 Advice from the Law Society:
09.01.2022 Today is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers Day. This year it is more important than ever to stand with sex workers. On this day each year, sex workers and allies around Australia join together against the stigma, discrimination and violence that occur at three times the rate in a criminalised environment like South Australia. WLASA and other allies also recognise the intersectionality of sex workers oppression and the disproportionate effect stigma and discrimination have on the LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and CALD workers in Australia's sex industry.
09.01.2022 Winning Women Wednesday Kerry Clark SC Former President of the WLASA, Kerry Clark SC was admitted to practice in 2004 and joined the Independent Bar in 2008. Kerry Clark SC's areas of practice include civil and commercial law, employment, trusts, equity and estates. Kerry was a founder of JusticeNet SA and is currently its president.... Kerry Clark SC was recently appointed Senior Counsel on 4 December 2020!
08.01.2022 On Thursday 22 October 2020, the WLASA and the University of South Australia collaborated in holding an online seminar on the topic of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Students attending via Zoom heard from a stellar panel of speakers about the pressures of working in the legal profession and how to deal with bullying and harassment in the workplace. Special thanks go to Dr Niki Vincent who chaired the event and WLASA members Claire O’Connor SC, Michelina Guarna, Stephanie Gheller, Melanie Bird, Sarah Vinall and Jessie MacGillivray for sharing their thoughts and experiences.
03.01.2022 It’s NAIDOC week, with the theme of always was, always will be. We celebrate the tens of thousands of years of achievement by First Nations people and acknowledge the ongoing connection to the land on which we live and work. We especially celebrate the achievements of First Nations women lawyers, such as Wannyi/Kalkadoon woman Sandra Creamer who was admitted as a lawyer after raising her kids as a single mum. She says:... The world is changing and we are becoming more diverse I would like to see more women and people of different nationalities in leadership roles. I have hope for us as Indigenous peoples in this country. There are young people who are being a voice for us. As I see it, the road is hard but it was harder for those who had to break the glass ceiling for us. I would advise any Indigenous woman or other person who has a dream to follow it.
