March 2026
Session 1: Substantive Law or Professional Practice: Getting the message out – Media as part of a Regulator’s tool kit
In this session, Bronwyn Weir, Director will cover:
- Publication powers
- Publication activities and model litigant guidelines
- Relevant caselaw
- Ways in which modern regulators are using the media
- The development of policy and procedure
This session is worth 1 CPD point in Substantive Law or Professional Practice
Time: 12 noon AEDT
Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026
Where: Live Online via Zoom
Link to register: Register Here for Session 1
Session 2: Substantive Law – Who decides? Examining the lawful exercise of discretion in decision making
In this webinar, Frances Hall, Special Counsel will cover:
- Use of policies, guidelines, or risk tools to guide decision-making
- When does that become an improper fettering of decision-making power?
- Ensuring proper delegation of decisions involving an exercise of discretion
- Is there a requirement to exercise a discretion consistently?
- Limits of discretion – when is it mandatory to act?
- When will a court overturn an exercise of discretion?
This session is worth 1 CPD point in Substantive Law
Time: 12 noon AEDT
Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026
Where: Live Online via Zoom
Link to register: Register Here for Session 2