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Arrival
Light breakfast and coffee cart
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| 9:30 am - 10:15 am |
Seminar 1. Privacy Update – An overview of key recent developments and what to expect in 2022 and beyond
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Russell Kennedy’s privacy specialist, Gina Tresidder, will discuss the direction Australian privacy laws are taking and what changes clients need to consider to stay one step ahead. This session will be relevant to privacy officers, project managers and anyone else involved in designing or implementing projects that involve the collection, handling, use or disclosure of personal information.
As presented by:
 Gina Tresidder
Special Counsel - Russell Kennedy Lawyers
Gina is a Special Counsel in Russell Kennedy's Corporate and Commercial team, specialising in all aspects of Information Technology, Data Protection, Privacy and Intellectual Property. Gina regularly advises both public and private sector clients on their privacy and data protection obligations, particularly as these relate to software applications and the collection of information via new technologies. Gina assists clients with assessing and mitigating the privacy impacts of new projects and dealing with datasets used or collected in the course of the project.
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10:15 am - 11:00 am
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Seminar 2. Demystifying statutory interpretation: a step-by-step guide
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Statutory provisions are often open to a number of competing constructions of meaning. Using the modern
approach to statutory interpretation, this session will explore judicial approaches to identifying and weighing
various options, choosing the preferred legal meaning and applying it to your clients’ circumstances where various
interpretations are available. This session will be relevant to all government lawyers seeking to finesse their statutory
interpretation skills. This session will be presented by Bea Dubinsky, Lawyer at Russell Kennedy.
As presented by:
 Bea Dubinsky
Lawyer - Russell Kennedy Lawyers
Bea assists clients on complex advisory matters in relation to administrative law, statutory interpretation, regulatory compliance and privacy in the government, health, disability and education sectors. With a professional background in mental health, disability and community-based youth services, Bea has an applied understanding of the regulatory requirements relevant to her clients and the complex array of legal and policy issues affecting these sectors.
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11:00 am - 11:15 am
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Break & coffee cart
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11:15 am - 12:00 pm
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Seminar 3. Golden rules for procurement success
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Kyle Gillan, Principal and Rory Maguire, Principal at Russell Kennedy will provide their observations on the ‘golden
rules’ for achieving successful procurement outcomes over the lifecycle of the outsourcing and procurement
process. They will also explore current trends and developments in the procurement space, including recent
changes to enable the electronic execution of contracts and strategies for risk management.
As presented by:
Kyle is a projects and construction lawyer with extensive experience advising clients on the full life cycle of procurement and constructions projects from inception and design through to completion. Kyle’s experience includes advising on project design and project structuring, procurement strategies, drafting procurement documentation, contract negotiations and claims management.
 Rory Maguire
Principal - Russell Kennedy Lawyers
Rory is a Principal in the firm’s Corporate & Commercial practice with over 15 years’ experience in negotiated acquisitions and disposals, takeovers and schemes of arrangement, corporate fundraising and restructures, and shareholder and joint venture arrangements. His practice involves acting for ASX listed and private companies, family offices, government bodies/entities and start-ups.
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12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
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Seminar 4. Designing social and community programs – legal tips and traps
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Many government funded agencies help to roll out social and community programs. Jonathan Teh, Principal from
Russell Kennedy will explore how to design programs and their associated funding/service agreements for maximum
impact and returns. Jonathan will also discuss current trends for performance measures, data, intellectual property
and privacy.
As presented by:
 Jonathan Teh
Principal - Russell Kennedy Lawyers
Jonathan assists clients with commercial contracts for business operations through to technology services. He has experience in relation to business structures, including the creation and restructure of companies, trusts and not-for-profit organisations. In addition, he has assisted with several business sales and acquisitions, and organisational mergers. Jonathan regularly provides advice on corporate governance, Corporations Act and procurement issues. He also advises clients in the health, government and not-for-profit sectors.
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12:45 pm
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Networking
Light lunch and refreshments provided
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