CPD Seminars
The latest information, delivered by experts
Exclusively for NSW Government lawyers and members of the NSW Public Sector
Our free seminars are designed so that you learn from the best about key legal issues and topics relevant to NSW Government. Seminars are delivered by experts from within the CSO, and occasionally feature leading barristers or academics as guest speakers.
Solicitors can claim 1 CPD unit for each hour of attendance at seminars relevant to their practice needs or professional development.
2020 Seminar program
Next event:
Administrative Law CPD Seminar
Wednesday, 23 September 2020
Livestream
1-3pm
How to register
Email CSOSeminars@cso.nsw.gov.au with your full name and department/agency name. We will send you a link for the livestream closer to the event.
Presentations
GIPA Act update
Kiri Mattes, Principal Solicitor
A review of recent cases relating to the
Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
Privacy law update
Tram Nguyen, Senior Solicitor
An overview of the key developments in NSW privacy law in 2019-2020.
How reviewable is an exercise of the prerogative of mercy?
Dr Amanda Sapienza, Senior Solicitor
A discussion of recent approaches to this question taken by various Australian courts, examining to what extent the traditional position of non-reviewability still holds.
Black lives matter: protest and public health in the Supreme Court
Chris Frommer, Senior Solicitor
An analysis of the administrative law issues arising in recent Supreme Court litigation concerning the authorisation of public assemblies under the
Summary Offences Act 1988.
Sign up for email updates
Join our seminars mailing list to receive periodic updates about upcoming events. Email
csomarketing@cso.nsw.gov.au with "Subscribe to seminar mailing list" in the subject line, and provide your name, email address and department or agency name.
Past seminar papers and webinar recordings
Seminar papers and recordings from past presentations are available to download via the online CSO
Client Centre.
If you would like access to the Client Centre, simply email
csomarketing@cso.nsw.gov.au to request a log-in.