Past events

Presented by Shane Budden SC, this session addresses the critical importance of effective time management and steps we can take » more

Although it can often seem to a lay person that moral and legal obligations are in conflict, when properly teased out, these obligations can prove » more

RAILS senior lawyer and senior supervising solicitor, Joanna Cull and RAILS lawyer, Mu Shwe discuss current and emerging issues for temporary resid » more

In this session, RAILS senior lawyer, Ben Carrick provides an update on what has occurred in TPV/SHEV Conversions over the last 14 months and where » more

RAILS senior lawyer, Neha Vaidyanathan provides insights from her cancellation practice, including recent developments in caselaw. » more

Laura John from Human Rights Law Centre and Cassandra Benjamin and Galen Jaffurs from Refugee Legal explain the critical legal need th » more

Tessa Maybery and Natalie Young of Victoria Legal Aid overview principles, practice and some key cases around judicial review, with a focus » more

We explore the law and practical strategies around sponsoring partners, children and orphan relatives in refugee situations. » more

A discussion of the role of corroborative evidence in presenting an applicant’s best case in the Migration and Refugee Division of the Administrati » more

We explore refugee protection in Australia with experienced RAILS lawyer Lara Conlan-Kinsella overviewing the law and application processes, and pr » more