Thursday, 13 March 2025
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD hour in Substantive Law
This program is based on QLD legislation
Chair
Jo Sorbello, Barrister, Callinan Chambers; Recommended Insurance & Personal Injury Law Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide, 2024
Incorporating Personal Injury Claims into Actions for Contravention of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)
- Considering complaints to the Qld Human Rights Commission
- Determination of complaints in QCAT and QIRC – who hears what and how?
- Overview of claims (including damages)
Presented by Emma Fitzgerald, Barrister, Hemmant's List
Presenters
Emma Fitzgerald, Barrister, Hemmant's ListEmma is a barrister of nearly four years call. Prior to joining the bar, Emma worked in government and private practice for 8 years. Her primary practice area is personal injuries with a particular interest in psychological claims after successfully appearing for the Plaintiff in Gairns v Pro Music Pty Ltd [2024] QDC 118. Emma is running a number of sexual harassment claims for compensation which incorporate psychological injuries in the Industrial Relations Commission of Queensland and the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Emma is a proud single mum and mental health advocate and regularly speaks about her experience. If you believe Emma can assist you or your clients, are interested in coming to the bar, or ever feel the need to phone a friend – Emma warmly welcomes a phone call or a visit to the Hemmant’s List Centre for a cup of tea.
Jo Sorbello, Barrister, Callinan Chambers
Jo Sorbello is a barrister in private practice at the Queensland bar. Prior to being called to the bar, Jo spent over a decade in private practice as a solicitor practising in personal injuries litigation. She is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries having been awarded the Highest Achievement award for the 2007 accreditation program.
