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This presentation addressed the key principles relating to disqualification applications for perceived bias, including actual and apprehended bias, the fair-minded lay observer, and the timing and procedure for recusal applications. It highlighted relevant case law and legislation to assist family law practitioners in developing both practical skills and theoretical understanding of recusal applications.
THE HON. JUSTICE SIMPSON
FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA
The Honourable Justice Di Simpson was appointed to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) in February 2025. Prior to her appointment, she was a solicitor with more than 30 years’ experience in family law and in 2007, was a founding partner of DDCS Lawyers in Canberra. At the time of her appointment, she was the immediate past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia (a position held from 2021 to December 2024). Justice Simpson was the recipient of the Law Council of Australia President’s Award in 2023 for her contributions to family law and advocacy.
DETAILS
- This is an on-demand webinar you can watch at anytime - a link and password will be sent to you when you register
- Cost: Members $50, Non-member $70
- CPD: Members will earn 1 CPD points in core area 4
- This event was recorded as part of the 2026 Family Law Conference 19 August 2026
- This recording will expire on 31 December 2026
Registration
| Members | $50.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Non-member | $70.00(GST incl.) | Register |
