Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Discrimination & General Protections
- Discrimination and general protections claims under Part 3-1 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
- Recent developments
- Evidentiary hurdles
- Damages and penalties
Presented by Penny Thew, Barrister, State Chambers
Chair
Kate Boomer, Barrister, George Street Chambers
Presenters
Kate Boomer, Barrister, George Street ChambersKate practices in the areas of commercial disputes and public law. She regularly appears led and unled in State and Federal Courts. Kate was called to the bar in 2022 after working as a commercial litigator for 13 years at top tier and international firms. Kate has particular expertise in the law of insurance contracts, directors’ and officers’ liability and professional negligence claims in the financial services, legal and construction industries. She also has experience in liability and regulatory issues associated with cyber incidents and data security breaches. Kate has appeared on behalf of State and Federal Governments in public law matters. She has acted in, or provided advice in respect of, civil claims against government agencies. Kate’s experience also includes industrial law, discrimination claims and debt recovery. Kate is a proud LawRight member. She sits on the Queensland Bar Association’s Indigenous Affairs Committee, General Litigation Committee and New Bar Committee. In 2008, Kate was associate to Justice Martin AM in the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Penny Thew, Barrister, State Chambers
With over 25 years’ experience in advocacy, advising and dispute resolution, Penny is recognised by Legal 500 and Doyle’s Guide as leading in her areas of expertise, including all aspects of employment and discrimination law. Further details about Penny’s experience can be viewed here: https://statechambers.net/penny-thew/
