Thursday, 9 October 2025
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Emily Archer, Legal Counsel, Asbestos and Dust Diseases, Slater & Gordon; Recommended Asbestos & Dust Diseases Compensation Lawyer (Plaintiff), Victoria Doyle’s Guide 2024
Update from the Dust Diseases Tribunal NSW
Stay informed with this critical update from the Dust Diseases Tribunal NSW. Gain firsthand insights into the latest procedural changes, case law developments, and emerging issues from the bench and registry. Presented by Judge Wendy Strathdee and Tribunal Registrars, this is a must-attend session for anyone practising in asbestos and dust disease litigation.
Presented by Her Honour Judge Wendy Strathdee, Dust Diseases Tribunal NSW, Daniel Watson, Registrar, Dust Diseases Tribunal NSW and Josephine Leicht, Deputy Registrar, Dust Diseases Tribunal NSW
Presenters
Her Honour Judge Wendy Strathdee, Dust Diseases Tribunal NSWHer Honour Judge Strathdee was called to the Bar in 1992 conducting common law trials in the District and Supreme Courts of NSW and Queensland but predominantly in the Dust Diseases Tribunal of NSW. In 2005 her Honour was appointed as a Mediator and Contributions Assessor for the DDT. Her Honour has also been involved in training and mentoring of legal practitioners and law students in alternative dispute resolution. In 2018 her Honour was appointed to the bench as a member of the Dust Diseases Tribunal and the District Court of NSW.
Emily Archer, Legal Counsel, Asbestos and Dust Diseases, Slater & Gordon
Emily is a Legal Counsel in the Victorian Asbestos and Dust Diseases Team at Slater & Gordon. Emily has conducted personal injury litigation since 2012. Having previously defended personal injury claims, Emily now acts for clients who are suffering from dust diseases including mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, asbestosis, asbestos-related pleural disease and silicosis as a result of exposure to dust while at work, during home renovations, or simply as a by-stander. Emily uses her experience in defending claims to ensure her client’s claims are navigated as quickly and efficiently as possible. She feels privileged to be able to build relationships with her clients and represent them during a difficult time in their lives.
Josephine Leicht, Deputy Registrar, Dust Diseases Tribunal NSW
Josephine has over 20 years’ experience working in the Justice sector, holding management positions in Local Courts before joining the Dust Diseases Tribunal of NSW in 2021.
Daniel Watson, Registrar, Dust Diseases Tribunal NSW
Daniel has over 25 years experience working in the Justice sector, holding senior positions in policy, law reform and as Hub Registrar/Registrar in Wollongong and the Sydney metropolitan areas. Daniel was appointed as Registrar of the Dust Diseases Tribunal of NSW in 2019 and has driven the introduction of new case management systems, digital and online capabilities to the Tribunal.
