Where
Why
Join Melbourne Activist Legal Support (MALS) for 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 in relation to Law Week 2020.
A Right to Protest?
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
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Interested in other events in this series?
Defending Protest
Friday 11 Sept 1-2PM
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
Know Your Rights
Saturday 12th or 19th September
1-3PM (Offered twice)
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: https://tinyurl.com/malslawweek3 OR https://tinyurl.com/malslawweek4