InBrief

Members are invited to attend animal law seminars on Tuesday, 5 May 2009, to be hosted by Voiceless, an independent non-profit think tank dedicated to alleviating the suffering of animals in Australia. The guest lecturer will be leading US animal protection litigator, Bruce Wagman. He will be joined by distinguished legal practitioners and academics, including the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, former justice of the High Court of Australia, Dr Melissa Perry QC and Professor David Weisbrot AM, president of the Australian Law Reform Commission. Members may wish to register for a breakfast seminar or an evening event.

Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2009 Venue: The Law Society of NSW, The Council Room, Level 2, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney Time: 7.30am-9am (registration from 7.15am) Details: This seminar for legal professionals will be co-hosted by Voiceless and NSW Young Lawyers Animal Law Committee. The event includes an introduction by Dr Melissa Perry QC of Sixth Floor Wentworth Chambers.

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Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2009 Venue: The University of Sydney - Sydney Law School, The Auditorium, Room 101, New Sydney Law School, Building F10 Time: 6pm-8pm (doors open 5.45pm)

This public lecture will involve:

• a book launch by the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG of Animal Law in Australasia, edited by Peter Sankoff and Steven White;

• a keynote address by Bruce Wagman; and

• a panel discussion with Professor David Weisbrot AM, president of the Australian Law Reform Commission; Peter Sankoff, senior lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Auckland; and Celeste Black, senior lecturer, Sydney Law School.

For more information and to download relevant flyers, visit the Voiceless web site. Admission to both events is free but registration is required via the Voiceless website.

Voiceless is an independent non-profit think tank dedicated to alleviating the suffering of animals in Australia. Established by father and daughter team, Brian Sherman AM and Ondine Sherman, Voiceless:

• creates and fosters networks of leading lawyers, politicians and academics to influence law and public policy;

• conducts high quality research and analysis of animal industries, exposing legalised cruelty and promoting informed debate;

• creates a groundswell for social change by building and fortifying the Australian animal protection movement with select Grants and Prizes; and

• aims to inform consumers and empower them to make animal-friendly choices.

21 April 2009