Discover the intricacies of governmental transparency and data protection at our upcoming seminar, where legal experts will unravel the complexities of Access to Government Information, will guide you through the intricate processes of making applications under FOI, Archives Act, or GIPA. Gain profound insights into the grounds for objection and the nuanced aspects of practice and procedure as you navigate this labyrinth of information access. 

Presenters

Ms. Monique Azzopardi, Special Counsel, Clayton Utz
Monique is an experienced commercial lawyer with special expertise in technology transactions. She has strong experience acting for clients in the private and public sectors across the full spectrum of commercial and technology matters, including as a key adviser to the NSW and Commonwealth governments on a number of major projects of State and national significance. She is skilled at developing plain-English contractual documents that are tailored to the project and are legally and commercially robust. Another core part of Monique's practice is privacy law and data protection. She is regularly called upon to assist clients to navigate privacy legislation and to undertake privacy impact assessments. She also crafts tailored privacy provisions for contracts to ensure that contracts are aligned with all relevant privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).


Mr. Richard Chew, Partner, K&L Gates
Richard is an experienced intellectual property and technology lawyer who focuses on commercial transactions and technology, telecommunications and outsourcing matters in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. He assists his clients with commercial transactions, technology and IP commercialisation, outsourcing, IT and commercial telecommunications arrangements, strategic procurement and sourcing, vendor management and negotiated company and business mergers and acquisitions across a range of industries. Richard also works with clients on commercial transactions in the Asia Pacific region, including China, Thailand and India. Richard assisted clients with some of the largest business critical technology and outsourcing transactions in Australia and South East Asia. Working with a diverse range of clients, from small and medium enterprises to the largest ASX-listed companies, his clients operate in the food, liquor, retail, telecommunications and technology services industries. Richard has a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, all from the Australian National University.


Mr. Ian Latham, Barrister, Denman Chambers
Ian Latham is a barrister at Denman Chambers specialising in employment and industrial law, particularly in the area of civil penalty. He has appeared in many civil penalty cases particularly ABCC v Parker (No 1) and (No 2), BKH Contractors Case (No 1) and (No 2) and FWO v ZNZ, FWO v A-Z and FWO v Robit Nominees. He writes for the Lexis Fair Work Act Service and the Lexis Industrial Relations Act (NSW) Service.

Government Law Series 2024

This series, designed for Government lawyers, provides key updates you need in your role. Discover the intricacies of governmental transparency and data protection. Hear from the NSW Ombudsman's Office about the intricacies of whistleblowing and the implications of the new legislation. Delve into the latest developments surrounding the new legislation and handling whistleblowing investigations. Hear insights from NSW ICAC about it’s recent investigation report and maturity model. Learn how to write an Agency’s compliance program for the National Anti-Corruption Commission Act and tips for internal administrative inquiries. WEB243N58Z