The Robodebt Royal Commission reported in July 2023.

This seminar is the second in a number of seminars which the AIAL will hold to consider the Report.

The Report raises a plethora of issues for Government lawyers, including:

·       Is advice “just advice” or can the provision of advice constrain Government action?

·       When, if ever, should advice be given by reference to legal risk?

·       Is it appropriate to circulate draft advice and, if so, when?

·       Are there lessons to be learned about the structure of government legal services and the oversight role of the Attorney-General?

Panel:
Justice David Mossop, is a judge of the Supreme Court of the ACT and has recently written about the propriety of a risk-based approach to the provision of legal advice to government.

Professor Gabrielle Appleby, is one of Australia’s leading public law academics and has written widely about the role of government lawyers.

Dominique Hogan-Doran SC, appeared as counsel for the Commonwealth before the Robodebt Royal Commission and is Vice-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Bar Regulation Committee.

Chair: Mike Wait SC, is the Solicitor-General for South Australia and has served as a Government lawyer for 20 years in a number of capacities including solicitor, Crown Counsel and Crown Solicitor.

Date:               Thursday, 7 December 2023

Time:               5.30pm (AEDT) (Qld 4:30 pm; SA 5:00 pm; WA 2:30pm)

Format:           In person and on-line