MALS Upcoming Public Events
Protest, Repression and the Law:
A Series of Public Panels and Trainings
Previously postponed from Victoria Law Week 2020, MALS is presenting a series of free virtual public panels and trainings around the theme: “Protest, Repression and the Law.” These panels and trainings have been made possible through a grant from the Victoria Law Foundation. Open to all and questions welcome!
Protest, Repression and the Law: A Right to Protest?
Thursday 27 August
1-2PM
Join MALS for a virtual discussion on the right to protest and the Victorian Charter featuring Dr Maria O’Sullivan (Monash), Michael Stanton (Barrister), and Chris Breen (refugee activist, AEU Vic Branch Councillor, and teacher).
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/malslawweek1
Defending Protest
Friday 11 September
1-2PM
Join MALS for a virtual discussion featuring Dr Nicole Rogers (Southern Cross University) and Felicity Gerry, QC (Barrister, Deakin) on innovative legal defences for protest.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/malslawweek2
Community Know Your Rights Trainings
Saturday 12 or 19 September (Offered twice)
1-3PM
Join us for an interactive community training by Melbourne Activist Legal Support on your rights when engaging in protest. Material will be presented twice and is relevant to all persons interested in civil action.
Register here: 12 September https://tinyurl.com/malslawweek3
OR 19 September https://tinyurl.com/malslawweek4