Litigating the Human Rights Act: Exploring Unchartered Territory

The ACT Law Society in partnership with the ACT Bar Association and the ACT Human Rights Commission are proud to bring you a session with human rights expert Kylie Evans KC. Kylie will take practitioners on an exploration of those areas of law where the Human Rights Act 2004 is currently underutilised, but where it may prove consequential in legal advocacy. The presentation is relevant to a cross section of the profession, including for those working in criminal defence, civil and administrative claims and the youth justice and child protection spaces.

 

KYLIE EVANS KC

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Kylie is a leading expert in human rights law, having published three texts in the area and holding an academic position at Melbourne Law School as a Senior Fellow. She is a member of the Queensland Parliament Human Rights Advisory Panel and appeared in numerous key cases raising human rights.

 

DETAILS

  • When: Monday 25 May 2026, 5:00pm - 6:30pm  (registration from 4:30pm) 
  • Where: ACT Law Society Training Room
  • Cost: $55 Members - ACT Law Society and ACT Bar Association. (price includes networking drinks following the session)
  • CPD: Members will earn 1 CPD point in core area 4
  • RSVP by Thursday 21 May
  • For further information please contact events@actlawsociety.asn.au
  • Note: ACT Bar Association members, please contact events@actlawsociety.asn.au to register. 

 

Reduced rates may be available to some of our members to ensure equal training opportunities. Please make contact to discuss your eligibility.

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Registration

In-person registration (members) $55.00(GST incl.) Register
In-person registration (non-members) $140.00(GST incl.) Register
In-person registration (student member) $25.00(GST incl.) Register
Live streaming registration (member) $55.00(GST incl.) Register
Live streaming registration (non-member) $140.00(GST incl.) Register
Live streaming registration (student member) $25.00(GST incl.) Register

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