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  • 02
    Nov
    2011

    VGSO Seminar: Charter Update

    In our final VGSO seminar for the year on 17 November, we are delighted to welcome the Solicitor-General, Stephen McLeish SC and VGSO Special Counsel Joanna Davidson, discussing the recent case of Momcilovic and updates on the Charter. Places are still available. Please register online in the Events section.
  • 28
    Oct
    2011

    Cloud Computing in a Government Context - Speaker's Notes

    Please find attached the speaker's notes from our October Seminar - Cloud Computing in a Government Context.
  • 28
    Oct
    2011

    VGSO shortlisted in ACLA awards

    The VGSO is a Finalist in the ACLA In-house Awards 2011 and has been shortlisted for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility for its work in the Royal Commission into the Bushfires.The Awards will be presented at a dinner in Melbourne on November 24. 
  • 12
    Oct
    2011

    VGSO General Counsel Shortlisted for LIV Award

    General Counsel Alison O'Brien has been shortlisted for the Government Lawyer of the Year Award in the 2011 Law Institute of Victoria's President's Awards. The LIV Awards celebrate talented individuals who have contributed to the advancement of the legal profession. Alison was nominated in recognition of her work in Public Law and her leadership role in the 2009 Royal Commission into the Bushfires. The Awards will be presented at an LIV luncheon on 18 November.
  • 05
    Oct
    2011

    Case Note - Momcilovic v The Queen [2011] HCA 34 (8 September 2011)

    Please find attached the VGSO case note and audio recording for Momcilovic v The Queen [2011] HCA 34 (8 September 2011).
  • 15
    Sep
    2011

    VGSO September Seminar - Workplace Relations

    Please find attached an invitation to our September Seminar - Workplace Relations.
  • 07
    Sep
    2011

    VGSO Case Note

    September is turning out to be an important one for anyone interested in Human Rights law.Yesterday, the Court of Appeal delivered a significant judgment on the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.  Tomorrow the High Court will deliver the long-awaited judgment in the matter of Momcilovic v R. We'll keep you informed of developments and the implications for Government in future Case Notes and newsletters.
  • 05
    Sep
    2011

    Good Decision Making Seminar - Audio Recording

    Please find attached a link to the audio recording of Her Honour Justice Karin Emerton's seminar on Good Decision Making, held on 25 August. 
  • 01
    Sep
    2011

    $100 million claim against the State dismissed!

    On 29 August 2011, Justice Emerton handed down her judgement in the proceeding Candibon v Minister for Planning and the State of Victoria.  The proceeding was brought by the plaintiff in February 2006 and was heard between October and December 2010. Click here to read more.
  • 18
    Aug
    2011

    August Administrative Law Newsletter

    Please click here to read our August Administrative Law Newsletter. Freedom of Information Client Update: Millar v Department of Premier and Cabinet (General)

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