Here's what's happening in May
We're back with your monthly list of things to keep you occupied, informed and entertained!
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Australia's Eurovision entrant is also an immigration lawyer (SBS)
Daniel Estrin is an immigration lawyer from Perth. He’s also the frontman of Voyager, Australia’s entry into Eurovision this year. Watch Daniel and the band do their thing on the above link, and you can watch them live in Semi Final 2 at 5am on Friday 12 May or if that’s way too early for europop, it airs again at 7.30pm on Saturday 13 May.
Karla Grant sits down with the Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney for an in-depth interview about the upcoming Voice to Parliament Referendum.
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Constitutional amendment to provide for the Voice is just and legally sound
With the referendum for the Voice to Parliament coming up soon, you’re probably wondering how to vote. We can’t answer that for you, but we can provide some sources from within the profession so you can see what they have to say. First up is this media statement from Law Council Australia President Luke Murphy.
Former High Court justice Kenneth Hayne backs Voice to Parliament details
(audio version: Indigenous Voice: Justice Kenneth Hayne speaks to the Law Report)
Former High Court Justice Kenneth Hayne, who is part of the panel that has been advising the Indigenous working group on the Voice, backs the draft constitutional amendment.
Voice to Parliament would be an 'enhancement' to constitution, according to solicitor-general
The Solicitor-General Stephen Donaghue KC’s legal opinion on the Voice has been released.
Voice proposal must be carefully considered
Duane Sewell, a Brisbane lawyer, examines the Voice element of the amendment in QLS Proctor.
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Rose Tinted Law: Hannah Ferguson, Founder and CEO of Cheek Media, on challenging the narrative
If you’re on Instagram much, you’ve probably come across Cheek Media. A one-woman operation run by (now ex-)union representative Hannah Ferguson, Cheek posts thought-provoking content about social and political issues, plus memes. Recently Rose Inglis of Rose Tinted Law spoke to Hannah on her podcast.
QLS Vice President and Criminal Law Accredited Specialist Rebecca Fogerty sat down to discuss youth justice on The Callover, as well as why it’s so important for the profession to stand up and protect judicial independence.
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Listening to the "Voice" with the Hon Kenneth Hayne and Prof Megan Davis
This free event on 15 May, by the Queensland Chapters of the Australian Institute of Administrative Law and the Australian Association of Constitutional Law, will see the aforementioned Honourable Kenneth Hayne AC KC and Professor Megan Davis discuss the administrative and constitutional law implications of the Voice. It will be chaired by the Honourable Justice Lincoln Crowley.
The Voice - What's Happened & What's next
If you can’t make that first panel, or want to hear even more about the Voice, you can attend this panel discussion hosted by Holding Redich on 25 May. Moderator Mikaela French will oversee the panel, comprising Dr Josephine Bourne, Kent Blore, and Leeonee Thompson.
A very exciting event is taking place on 10 June! Now clearly, that is not in May, but you’ll need to get your tickets this month and also start outfit planning, obviously. Grab three friends for a discounted group ticket, or fly solo and make some new friends there. Either way, you’re going to have an incredible time with free flowing drinks and food at Cloudland.