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Have you registered for the National Indigenous Legal Conference yet?

Tue May 27 2008

The 2008 National Indigenous Legal Conference�will bring together lawyers, judges, barristers, policy makers, service providers, Community Elders and many other stakeholders. In particular, the conference will focus on topical issues such as native title, the Stolen Generations, Indigenous issues at the United Nations, and the Northern Territory Intervention. Bookings are essential.

Date: Friday, 12 September 2008 Venue: RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne Time: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm. Drinks from 6.00 pm RSVP: By 29 August 2008.

Cost: $275 - 2 day conference (rate for all delegates) $165 - 1 day of conference only (All costs include GST)

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Updates

  • Ex-Brisbane and St Kilda AFL player Gilbert McAdam will be a speaker on Saturday, 13 September, discussing the issue of sports law and social justice.
  • For legal professionals: Up to 10 CPD points are available to claim for the two day conference
  • Victorian Magistrate Jelena Popovic is a new speaker on the Koori Court in Victoria panel.
  • Well known Victorian Indigenous band ‘The Stray Blacks’ will be the final musical act at the Brian Willis Indigenous Legal Ball.
  • An excellent accommodation rate is available for conference delegates at ‘Oaks on Collins’ in Melbourne’s CBD.�� Oaks on Collins is situated right in the heart of the city, opposite the Rialto Towers and is a fabulous apartment hotel.� Luxuriously appointed Studios with either Collins St views or a balcony (limited views) are available.� Each studio features contemporary design and state of the art kitchen facilities with stainless steel appliances.� Room only: $150 per room per night OR B&B for $165 per room per night including one buffet breakfast.� Additional breakfast is charged at $16.95 per person.� These rates are NETT and valid between 11-14th September 2008 – subject to availability.� For all bookings please call 03 8610 6444 or email oaksoncollins@theoaksgroup.com.au and quote “NILC” (National Indigenous Legal Conference) to access the rates.

If you would like further information, contact:

Aislinn Martin Coordinator Tarwirri� (Indigenous Law Students & Lawyers Association of Vic) 470 Bourke Street GPO Box 263C Melbourne VIC 3001 Ph 03 9607 9474 | Fax 03 9607 9438 | M 0413 009 072 | amartin@liv.asn.au�| ww.tarwirri.com.au

6 August�2008

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