Aussies,
The following announcement comes from Angela Radich, Chair of the NSW Young Lawyers Animal Rights Committee -- http://arc.younglawyers.com.au/
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2007 Animal Law Conference
The NSW Young Lawyers Animal Rights Committee is proud to be hosting Australia's first Animal Law conference at the University of NSW on 6 and 7 July 2007.
The theme of the conference is "The Future of Animal Law in Australia" and our principal aim is to assemble a large network of Animal Law advocates from throughout Australia, as well overseas, with a view to educating each other and exchanging new ideas.
The highlights of the conference will include keynote speakers, thought provoking and stimulating panel sessions (to enable attendees to pose those all important questions) and will be rounded up by a cocktail function to give attendees a real opportunity to meet and share experiences with fellow animal advocates.
While the conference has a legal focus, persons without any legal experience but with a keen interest in animal protection are more than welcome to attend.
Places at the conference are strictly limited and are filling fast. Early registration is advised to secure attendance.
The conference is proudly supported by Voiceless, the fund for animals (http://www.voiceless.org.au/), Animal Liberation NSW and the City of Sydney.
What is Animal Law?
Animal Law consists of those laws that relate to the treatment of animals in our society. In Australia today Animal Law is in its infancy and is largely based on the principle of animal welfare, being the prevention or minimisation of the pain and suffering of animals.
Animal Law as a distinct legal discipline is now well established in countries such as the United States (where it is being offered at over 60 universities, including Harvard, Stanford, NYU and Duke), the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand. While still in its fledgling stages in Australia, there is a raft of activity and reforms presently being undertaken which will have wide ranging implications for our country at large. In 2004, the University of NSW became the first Australian university to offer an Animal Law course and similar courses are now being offered by a number of other universities around Australia. The movement has begun…
Speakers
Speakers at the conference will be:
Senator Andrew Bartlett, Deputy Leader of the Australian Democrats
Katrina Sharman, Corporate Counsel for Voiceless, the fund for animals
Brian Sherman AM, Co-Founder and Director of Voiceless, the fund for animals
Graeme McEwen, Chair of the Victorian Barristers Animal Welfare Panel
Steven White, Lecturer in Animal Law at Griffith University
Geoffrey Bloom, Lecturer in Animal Law at the University of NSW and Southern Cross University
Paul O'Donnell, Barrister for the RSPCA
Steve Coleman, Deputy CEO RSPCA NSW
Peter Sankoff, Senior Lecturer in Animal Law at the University of Auckland
Deidre Bourke, Co-Chair of the Animal Rights Legal Advocacy Network in New Zealand
John Mancy, Barrister, Casual Lecturer and Member of the Animal Rights Committee
Nichola Donovan, Legal Project Officer and Volunteer Co-ordinator, Lawyers for Animals
Glenys Oogjes, Executive Director of Animals Australia
Lyn White, Communications Director of Animals Australia
Nicolas Patrick, National Pro Bono Director, DLA Phillips Fox
Jessica Wood, Senior Solicitor, Environmental Defender's Office NSW Ltd
Venue
The conference will be held at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
The University is ideally situated 7km from the Sydney CBD and Sydney Airport. It is well serviced by public transport and also offers on-site parking. Parking is free after 7.30pm and on weekends. For the segment of the conference being held on Friday 6 July 2007, all day parking vouchers may be purchased with registration at a cost of $3.30 (Incl. GST). Alternatively, metered parking is available at a rate of $2 per hour.
The University is surrounded by a number of hotels which offer attendees discounted rates. Please visit http://www.venuesandevents.unsw.edu.au/accom/accomindex.html for further details.
Registration
The following registration fees include a conference information pack, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and cocktail function:
$240 (Incl. GST) Full Registration
$120 (Incl. GST) Student/Unwaged Registration
Please visit http://www.lawsociety.com.au/uploads/files/1172529252711_0.19556813684047253.pdf to download a conference registration form.
Completed registration forms must be returned to the NSW Young Lawyers Animal Rights Committee (att: Christina Piazza) at Level 6, Law Society Building, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 (or DX 362 SYDNEY) by 29 June 2007.
Completed registration forms may also be returned via fax to (02) 9926 0282 or email to arc.conference@younglawyers.com.au.
Online registration is available via the Law Society's Online Shop at http://www.lawsociety.com.au/page.asp?PartID=15613&CategoryID=18&Step=1. If registering via the Online Shop please remember to include all the information requested in the registration form in the "Additional Info" box.
MCLE Units
Attendees will be entitled to claim a total of 10 MCLE units if attending both days of the conference and if the content of the conference is relevant to their immediate or long term professional development needs and to the practise of law. Further information concerning MCLE units can be obtained by contacting the Law Society of NSW.
Cancellations
Registrants are advised that no refunds will be made for cancellations received after 29 June 2007. Prior to 29 June 2007, any cancellations must be requested in writing and an administration fee of $45 will be charged. NSW Young Lawyers reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the conference or to change speaker programmes.
Tax Invoice
On receipt of your payment an acknowledgement will be forwarded to you confirming your registration. A tax invoice will also be issued automatically in due course. The Law Society ABN is 98 696 304 966.
Further Information
For further information please email arc.conference@younglawyers.com.au or telephone the NSW Young Lawyers office on (02) 9926 0270.
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