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Family Violence: Contemporary Federal & State Approaches

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Family violence is currently a topic receiving a great deal of attention in Australia.  In 2009 a national plan to reduce violence against women and children was released. This year the Australian and New South Wales Law Reform Commissions have been asked to focus on the intersections between the many laws at federal and state level about family violence and a report is due in the near future. 

Presenters:
- Ms Libby Lloyd AM, Chair (Commonwealth's) Violence Against Women Advisory Group (VAWAG)
- Professor Hilary Astor, NSW Law Reform Commission, Department of Justice and Attorney General, NSW
- Mr Vaughan Roles, Solicitor, Legal Staff Development and Training Coordinator Criminal Law Division, Legal Aid NSW

Date:         
Monday, 28th June 2010, beginning at 6:30pm.

Location
The Seminar will be held at the Public Defenders chambers on level 13, 175 Liverpool St Sydney
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Cost:        
This is a free event. Light refreshments will be provided.  Registration can be made by emailing Dr Astrid Birgden: astrid99@hotmail.com. Please register now to avoid disappointment!