Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Emily Latif, Barrister, Castan Chambers; Leading Administrative & Public Law Junior Counsel, Victoria, Doyle’s Guide 2024
The Decision and the Court Process
Explore declarations and injunctions as a remedy for unlawful conduct through a review of recent decisions.
Presented by Natalie Blok, Barrister, Ah Ket Chambers; Leading Criminal Law Senior Counsel, Victoria, Doyle’s Guide 2025
Presenters
Emily Latif, Barrister, Castan ChambersEmily is a public law advocate and practices predominantly in Discrimination, Judicial Review and Disciplinary matters. Emily is instructed by State and Commonwealth governments, regulators, educational institutions and the private sector and regularly appears in federal and state courts and tribunals. Emily is recognised in Doyle's Guide as Leading Administrative & Public Law Junior Counsel, Victoria 2024. Before coming to the bar, Emily was an associate to Justice Kenny of the Federal Court of Australia and a solicitor at Allens.
Natalie Blok, Barrister, Ah Ket Chambers
Natalie is a Melbourne-based barrister with a diverse practice in public law, environment, planning, and employment law. Her clients include government agencies, water authorities, ministers, councils, developers, individuals, and objectors. With experience in judicial and merits review, regulatory matters, inquests, and investigations, Natalie is a skilled advocate who regularly appears both led and unled in courts, tribunals, planning panels, and boards of inquiries in Victoria. Water law, environmental law, and waste regulation are key areas of focus for Natalie, who is particularly passionate about the intersections of regulation, policy, and sustainability. She welcomes briefs that explore these critical issues. Natalie is also an accredited mediator (AMDRAS), having completed the Victorian Bar’s Lawyer’s Mediation Certificate in 2025. Natalie holds a Master of Public and International Law from the University of Melbourne.
