Past events

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

In this session RAILS partners with Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) to explore working with individuals who are seeking protection in Australia based on their diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or sex characteristics (SOGIESC).  Presented by experienced lawyers Georgia Regan and Alison Ryan from RACS, this important session will provide practical insights into how we can work in more inclusive, respectful and trauma-informed ways. » more

Recent law changes put stronger duties on employers to take positive steps to eliminate psycho-social hazards that arise in the work environme » more

Stafford Shepherd the Principal Ethics and Practice Counsel of Queensland Law Society  will discuss the ethical obligations solicito » more

In this session we provide useful case studies and practice tips around the family violence provisions in Migration Regulations. » more