 | Law Week 25 - 31 March 2007
Law Week is a week in March to inform the community about what we do and the services we offer. Staff are encouraged to participate by helping to organise activities, events, seminars, presentations or write articles about Departmental projects, programs or initiatives.
Law Week can be used as an opportunity to promote a greater understanding of the Department's programs and initiatives to the community.
The Law Society of NSW manages the official National Law Week website to promote Law Week to the public.
To update information about an event on this web page please email the Communications Unit.
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Attorney General's Department events during Law Week 2007
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Sydney CBD
Name of Event: Privacy and You – a seminar on the law in NSW relating the protection of an individual’s privacy 
Bookings are required
Date: Monday 26 March 2007
Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Venue: Jubilee Room, Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Description of Event: Professor Michael Tilbury, Commissioner in charge of the NSW Law Reform Commission’s review of privacy laws, will outline the scope of the privacy review. Attendees are invited to ask questions and raise issues about this law reform topic. All interested members of the general public and the legal profession are invited to attend.
The privacy review resulted from a request by the Attorney General for the Commission to inquire into and report on whether existing legislation in New South Wales provides an effective framework for the protection of the privacy of an individual. In particular, the Commission is to consider the desirability of: privacy protection principles being uniform across Australia; a consistent legislative approach to privacy under various NSW statutes; introducing a statutory tort of privacy in NSW.
Speaker: Prof Michael Tilbury, Full-time Commissioner, NSW Law Reform Commission
Contact Person: Wendy Stokoe for bookings; Robyn Johansson for information on the event
E-mail: Wendy Stokoe, Robyn Johansson
Telephone: (02) 9228 8230
Name of Event: Demonstration of the Indigenous Justice Clearinghouse 
Bookings are required
Date: Friday 30 March 2007
Time: 11.00am - noon
Venue: Goodsell Building, Level 14 Executive Room, Sydney
Description of Event: The Indigenous Justice Clearinghouse is an initiative of the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General developed in partnership between the Australian Institute of Criminology and the Attorney General’s Department of New South Wales.
It is an online service and the objective is to share information about what works to address Indigenous justice issues. This demonstration is aimed at policy makers and those that provide services to Aboriginal people in the justice sector. Join us and learn about a great new resource and network with colleagues from across the city.
Speaker: Dr Ruth Lawrence, Strategic Research Officer, Strategic Coordination Unit, Attorney General's Department of NSW and Rachel Simpson, Executive Officer National Justice CEO's Group, Attorney General's Department of NSW
Contact Person: Nicole Smith
E-mail: Nicole Smith
Telephone: (02) 6895 2109
Name of Event: Tipping the Scales of Justice - how to influence law and policy making 
Bookings are required.
Date: Wednesday 28 March 2007
Time: 8.30am– 9.30am
Venue: Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney
Description of Event: Develop a deeper understanding about how you can make your voice heard in process of legal policy and law making in New South Wales.
Policy experts from the Attorney General’s Department of NSW will guide you through the bureaucratic, legal and parliamentary aspects of law and policy making, and explain what works and what doesn’t when writing submissions to government.
The seminar aims to give attendees:
a better understanding of the practicalities of the law making and legal policy process strategies for participating in government decisions, including tips on how to maximise the effectiveness of submissions and hints on how to influence the way justice services are delivered to particular communities answers to your questions about the legal and parliamentary maze.
Lawyers can claim CLE/CPD points for attending this free seminar.
Speakers:
Maureen Tangney - Maureen is Director of the Policy Division at the Attorney General’s Department of NSW. Maureen supervises reforms to civil law and policy issues within the Attorney General’s portfolio. She has also worked for the Commonwealth public service.
David Mitchell - David has worked at Legislation & Policy since 2002. He has worked on a wide range of legislative reforms including the referral of power to the Commonwealth in relation to de facto relationship financial matters, the introduction of an expanded workplace surveillance regime and reforms to legislation governing the classification of films and computer games. He has also provided secretariat support to the Standing Committee of Attorneys General.
Nicole Lawless - Nicole is the Senior Policy Officer in Criminal Law Review. She is on secondment from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, where she is a Prosecutor.
Monika Ciolek - Monika is a Policy Officer with Legislation & Policy. She is a member of working party implementing the Law Reform Commissions' Report on Uniform Evidence Law. She has also provided secretariat support to the Standing Committee of Attorneys General.
Registration form
RSVP to: Sonja van de Pol, before 15 March.
E-mail: Sonja van de Pol
Name of Event: Foundations of the law tour of the King Street Court Complex 
Bookings are required
Date: Saturday 31 March 2007
Time: Tour 1: 10.30am to 11.30am, Tour 2: 12.30pm to 13.30pm (tours are fully booked)
Venue: Supreme Court of New South Wales, Cnr King and Elizabeth Streets, Sydney; entry from King
Description of Event: Come and explore the building in which Sir Frances Forbes established the Supreme Court by reading the third Charter of Justice in 1824. Tour highlights include the cells that are usually ‘off-limits’ to the public and a rare insight into the restoration and conservation of the building.
Contact Person: Belinda Vespa
E-mail: Belinda Vespa
Telephone: (02) 9230 8729 Regional
Name of Event: Facing the Unthinkable Challenge - Parenting after Child Sexual Abuse
Location: Hunter Region
Date: Sunday 25 March - Saturday 31 March
Venue: VOCAL, 3 Market Street Newcastle
Description of Event: The Victims of Crime Assistance League (VOCAL) is holding a free eight-week program to help families rebuild their lives in the wake of child sexual abuse. The support program, funded by the Attorney General’s Department, is open to non-offending adult family members in the Hunter region. The support group will also receive information about dealing with police, the court system and therapists.
People interested in the group should contact VOCAL.
Contact Person: Taryn Stubbs
Telephone: (02) 4929 5826
E-mail: VOCAL
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Name of Event: Open day at Dubbo Courthouse 
Location: Dubbo
Date: Sunday 25 March 2007
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Venue: Dubbo Courthouse, Brisbane Street, Dubbo
Description of Event: Dubbo Courthouse welcomes the community to their court grounds. There will be information stands from service providers and local interest groups, entertainment and a sausage sizzle. Also the courtroom and cell are open to the public.
Contact Person: Lyndal Mawbey or Jeni Zabeth
Telephone: (02) 6885 7666
E-mail: Lyndal Mawbey, Jeni Zabeth
Cost: Gold coin donation to enter old Dubbo jail.
Name of Event: Scales of Justice: Twilight Tours of Wagga Court House
Bookings are required
Location: Wagga Wagga
Date: Monday 26 March and Thursday 29 March 2007
Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Historic Council Chambers, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga
Description of Event: Anyone with a passion for crime, punishment, history or architecture, won’t want to miss a very special event presented by the Museum of the Riverina, in partnership with the Wagga Court House.
As part of the Museum’s current Trading Places exhibition at the Historic Council Chambers, and to help celebrate Law Week 2007, we will be co-hosting ‘Scales of Justice: Twilight Tours of Wagga Court House’.
Walk the path prisoners take on their way to their day in court, explore the impressive façade and learn of the challenges in maintaining a heritage listed building, while ensuring it meets modern demands of access, security and technology. Hear of some of the stories of the building and the people in it over the past 130 years, and find out where Wagga’s last hanging took place! Finish the tour with refreshments on the beautiful court house balcony, overlooking Fitzmaurice Street. The two behind-the-scene tours will be guided by the court’s Deputy Registrar Jenny Mountford.
Bookings: (02) 6926 9655
Cost: $5.00 per person
Name of Event: Multicultural and Aboriginal art exhibition in Wollongong
Location: Wollongong
Date: Monday 26 March - Friday 20 April 2007
Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Venue: Wollongong Courthouse, Cnr Market and Church Streets
Description of Event: Some of the finest works by the Macarthur region’s Aboriginal artists are being displayed at Campbelltown Courthouse.
Contact Person: John_Kuczwal@agd.nsw.gov.au
Telephone: (02) 4223 3797
E-mail: John Kuczwal
Name of Event: Community Justice Center’s ‘Community Engagement’ information session
Bookings are required
Date: Monday 26 March 2007
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Venue: Condobolin Courthouse, Bathurst Street, Condobolin
Description of Event: A presentation on the role of Community Justice Centers and Aboriginal mediation will be held to help you answer the question: Do I Have What It Takes Or Even Want To Be A Mediator?
Contact Person: Kevin Griffiths
E-mail: Kevin Griffiths
Telephone: (02) 6895 2109
Name of Event: Open day at Orange Courthouse
Location: Orange
Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm
Date: Monday 26 March 2007
Venue: Orange Courthouse, Queen Street, Orange
Description of Event: You are not only be able to view both the historical and modern courtrooms, you will be able to learn more about the services provided by the courts and the organisations that work in partnership with the courts through their display stalls. Included in this exhibition will be Operation Courage, a Domestic Violence Service auspiced by the Central Tablelands Housing Association, which works closely with the courts family support services and the NSW Police Services. Tirkandi Inaburra, a service funded by the Attorney General’s Department will also be providing information about the cultural and development centre located near Coleambally, outside of Griffith.
Contact Person: Maureen Steele
Telephone: (02) 6392 7777
E-mail: Maureen Steele
Name of Event: Tirkandi Inaburra Information Session at Orange Courthouse
Bookings are required
Date: Monday 26 March 2007
Time: from 10.00am
Venue: Orange Courthouse, Cnr Lords Pace and Byng Streets
Description of Event: Tirkandi Inaburra will be holding an information session at the Condobolin Local Court to promote community awareness about their service. Tirkandi Inaburra provides placements for young Aboriginal boys and aims to equip them with the skills to grow into resilient and self-reliant men. ‘Tirkandi Inaburra – Boys to Men: Learning to Live Their Dream’. If you think you or someone you know could benefit from this innovative service come along and find out what they offer.
Contact Person: Maureen Steele
E-mail: Maureen Steele
Telephone: (02) 6392 7777
Name of Event: Know the score, Check out the Law – Information Session for High School students in Broken Hill
Location: Broken Hill
Time: from 8.30am until 2.00pm
Date: Monday 26 and Wednesday 28 March
Venue: Broken Hill High School and Willyama High School
Description of Event: The information sessions will feature information regarding the Courthouse functions, Young Offenders Act, role of the Department of Juvenile Justice and Corrective Services. Also information about help and assistance on a range of legal and related issues will be provided.
Speakers: Danielle Hutchison, Deputy Registrar, Broken Hill Local Court
Nicole Lihou, Aborignal Client Service Specialist, Broken Hill Local Court
S/C Rachel Cobley, Youth Officer Member of NSW Police,
Megan Gilby and Anthony Rush, Members of Department of Juvenile Justice,
Anthony Twomey, Deputy Governor Department of Corrective Services
Contact Person: Danielle Hutchison and Nicole Lihou
Tel: (08) 8087 1155
Email: Danielle Hutchison
Name of Event: Court tours for high school students in Orange
Location: Orange
Date: Monday 26 – 31 March 2007
Venue: Orange Courthouse, Queen Street, Orange
Description of Event: High school students will tour Orange Courthouse and learn about the roles of the magistrate, the prosecutor and the defendant.
Contact Person: Maureen Steele
Telephone: (02) 6392 7777
E-mail: Maureen Steele
Name of Event: Open Day at Tamworth Courthouse
Location: Tamworth
Time: 9.30am – 4.00 pm
Date: Monday 26 – Friday 29 March 2007
Venue: Tamworth Courthouse, Marius Street, Tamworth
Description of Event: Tamworth Courthouse welcomes the community to their court grounds. The Open Day features a historical display of the past courthouses in Tamworth.
The Probation and Parole Services, Centre for Mental Health, Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) will provide information about their services. The Department of Corrective Services will also display some of the items that defendants make whilst in custody.
On Tuesday the Public Trustee of NSW will be present for Will making.
Contact Person: Belinda Nugent
Tel: (02) 6764 5777
Email: Belinda Nugent
Name of Event: Court tours for primary school students
Location: Lismore
Date: Monday 26 - Friday 30 March 2007
Venue: Lismore Courthouse, 9-11 Zadoc Street, NSW 2480 Lismore
Description of Event: Primary school students will tour Lismore Courthouse and learn about the roles of the magistrate, the prosecutor and the defendant.
Contact Person: Michael Knock
Telephone: (02) 6623 3633
E-mail: Michael Knock
Name of Event: Information sessions at Newcastle Courthouse 
Location: Newcastle
Time: 9.30am – 1.00pm
Date: Monday 26, Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28 March
Venue: Newcastle Courthouse, Church Street, Newcastle
Description of Event: Newcastle Courthouse welcomes the community groups and high school students to attend ‘Know the law, check out the score’ information. The Information sessions include speakers from a variety of government departments and organisations including Mental Health, Legal Aid, Department of Public Prosecutions, Violence Against Women and Forensic Medicine. The Court will also be hosting stalls, staffed by agencies such as Community Justice Centres.
Bookings are essential for attendance.
Contact Person: Carole Bush
Telephone: (02) 4921 2244, (02) 4921 2200
E-mail: Carole Bush
Name of Event: Court tours for High School Students in Orange
Location: Orange
Date: Monday 26 - Friday 30 March 2007
Description of Event:
High school students will tour Orange Courthouse and learn about the roles of the magistrate, the prosecutor and the defendant.
- 3 March 2007, 9.00am-10.30am - Canobolas High School, 10 Year 11 Legal Studies Students includes tour and viewing of the court
- 21 March 2007, 9.00am-12 noon - Orange Christian School court talk and viewing of court this tour includes charging of defendant process
- 26 March 2007, 9.00am-11.00am - Orange High School, tour and viewing of court
- 27 March 2007, 9.00am-11.00am - Orange City Library, talk, tour and viewing of court
- 30 March 2007, 9.30am - Orange High School, 14-16 Year 9 Commerce Students- talk, tour and viewing of court
- 2 April 2007, 9.00AM- 11.00am - Orange High School, talk, tour and viewing of court
- 23 March 2007, 9.00am-11.00am - Orange High School, talk, tour and viewing of court
Contact Person: Maureen Steele
Telephone: (02) 6392 7777
E-mail: Maureen Steele
Name of Event: Our Kids: Stay Safe – Stay Strong ‘Know the score – check out the law’ competition
Bookings are required
Date: Friday 26 - 30 March 2007
Venue: Gorokan Primary School - Crawdord Primary School - Greenhill Primary School - Forster Primary School - Nowra East Primary School - Eden Primary School - Wilcannia Central Primary School - Walgett Community College Primary School - Condobolin Primary School - Dareton Primary School - Minimbah Primary School and Toomelah Primary School.
Description of Event: Twelve primary schools across NSW have registered to participate in this competition. A two page activity worksheet for Aboriginal primary school students as part of ‘Our Kids: Stay Safe – Stay Strong’ campaign initiated by the Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council. The activities will be completed at school with Aboriginal Education Assistants and bring children into the courthouse for a stamp and a sticker. One winner from each school will receive a Nintendo DS.
Contact Person: Nicole Smith
E-mail: Nicole Smith
Telephone: (02) 6895 2109
Name of Event: ‘Why should I? A fun way to learn about the law’ school visits
Bookings are required
Date: Friday 26 - 30 March 2007
Venue: Regional NSW
Description of Event: Aboriginal Client Service Specialists across regional NSW will be visiting schools in their local areas and presenting a lesson plan for the book ‘Why Should I? A Fun Way to Learn About the Law’. Students will receive individual resource packs and each class will be presented with classroom copies of the book to keep. Please call your local court to see if a presentation is taking place in your area.
Speakers: Regional Aboriginal Client Service Specialist staff of the NSW Attorney General’s Department
Contact Person: Nicole Smith
E-mail: Nicole Smith
Telephone: (02) 6895 2109
Name of Event: What happens when I get caught drink driving? 
Location: Parkes
Date: Tuesday 27 March 2007
Venue: Parkes Courthouse, 37 Currajong Street, Parkes
Description of Event: Local secondary school students will stage a mock arrest and court case showing what does happen when you get caught drink driving.
With the assistance of the NSW Police, RTA – Road User Safety Section, Parkes Shire Council’s road safety and injury prevention officer, local solicitors and local court staff it aims to show the community and students each stage involved in a non-threatening, interactive environment.
Contact Person: Beverley Walker
Telephone: (02) 6862 1944
E-mail: Beverley Walker
Name of Event: Tirkandi Inaburra Information Session at the Cowra Local Aboriginal Land Council
Bookings are required
Date: Tuesday 27 March 2007
Time: from 10.00am
Venue: Cowra Local Aboriginal Land Council, Young Road, Cowra
Description of Event: Tirkandi Inaburra will be holding an information session at the Condobolin Local Court to promote community awareness about their service. Tirkandi Inaburra provides placements for young Aboriginal boys and aims to equip them with the skills to grow into resilient and self-reliant men. ‘Tirkandi Inaburra – Boys to Men: Learning to Live Their Dream’. If you think you or someone you know could benefit from this innovative service come along and find out what they offer.
Contact Person: Fran Hooten
E-mail: Fran Hooten
Telephone: (02) 6342 4808
Name of Event: Tirkandi Inaburra Information Session at Condobolin Courthouse
Bookings are required
Date: Tuesday 28 March 2007
Time: from 10.00am
Venue: Condobolin Courthouse, Bathurst Street, Condobolin
Description of Event: Tirkandi Inaburra will be holding an information session at the Condobolin Local Court to promote community awareness about their service. Tirkandi Inaburra provides placements for young Aboriginal boys and aims to equip them with the skills to grow into resilient and self-reliant men. ‘Tirkandi Inaburra – Boys to Men: Learning to Live Their Dream’. If you think you or someone you know could benefit from this innovative service come along and find out what they offer.
Contact Person: Kevin Griffiths
E-mail: Kevin Griffiths
Telephone: (02) 6895 2109
Name of Event: Open Day at Ballina Courthouse 
Location: Ballina
Date: Wednesday 28 March 2007
Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm
Venue: Ballina Courthouse and Ballina Library, River Street, Ballina
Description of Event: The open day will highlight the dangers of speeding and drink driving and outline penalties young motorists face if they break the law. The police ‘Booze Bus’ will be on site and the Lismore PCYC will provide information about its Traffic Education Program.
Southern Cross University Chancellor and former NSW Attorney General, the Hon John Dowd will be the guest speaker at the open day. The SES will be in attendance with their truck on display, the Lions Club will be hosting a BBQ and the Anglican Mother Union offers a free morning tea.
Speaker: Southern Cross University Chancellor and former NSW Attorney General, the Hon John Dowd
Contact Person: Leann Hatfield
Telephone: (02) 6681 2210
E-mail: Leann Hatfield
Name of Event: Belmont Courthouse mock Trial
Location: Belmont
Date: Wednesday 28 March 2007
Time: 9.00am – 2.30pm
Venue: Belmont Courthouse, 530 Pacific Highway, Belmont
Description of Event: Years 5-6 primary students in Belmont will be chosen to play the roles of magistrate, solicitor and police prosecutor for a mock trial. A retired magistrate and active members of the legal profession will assist the students with the process. Each school participating in the mock trial will receive a copy of the book, ‘Why Should I? - a fun way to learn about the law’.
Speakers: His Honour Magistrate Swanson, Sgt Garth Brennan, John Anthony (Braye Cragg Newcastle) Warren Perram (Thomas Mitchell Belmont) and Michael Burke (Burke Elphick Newcastle)
Contact Person: Catherine Piper
Telephone: (02) 4947 7284
E-mail: Catherine Piper
Name of Event: Uniform Civil Procedures and Debt Recovery Seminar 
Bookings are required
Location: Lismore
Date: Wednesday 28 March 2007
Time: 12.30 - 3.30pm
Venue: Lismore Courthouse, 9-11 Zadoc Street, NSW 2480 Lismore
Description of Event: The workshop will provide participants with a better understanding of consumer debt and raise awareness of the support services available.
The workshop will cover the following subjects:
- community access to information concerning current debt and credit procedures
- support services available to help manage debt
- identifying service providers best able to assist clients.
Speaker: The Principal Solicitor of Sydney’s Consumer Credit Legal Centre, Kathryn Lane, will facilitate the event. It will be attended by staff from Legal Aid, Lismore & District Financial Counseling Service and Northern Community Legal Centre.
Contact Person: Michael Knock
Telephone: (02) 6623 3633
E-mail: Michael Knock
Name of Event: Open day at Walgett Courthouse 
Location: Walgett
Date: Wednesday 28 March 2007
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Walgett Court House Wee Waa Street, Walgett
Description of Event: Walgett Courthouse welcomes you to visit the open day. Staff will be providing information about court services.
Contact Person: Vince Kennedy
Telephone: (02) 6828 1031
Name of Event: Community Justice Center’s ‘Community Engagement’ in Lismore
Bookings are required
Date: Wednesday 28 March 2007
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Venue: Lismore Courthouse, 9 –11 Zadoc Street, Lismore
Description of Event: A presentation on the role of Community Justice Centers and Aboriginal mediation will be held to help you answer the question: Do I Have What It Takes Or Even Want To Be A Mediator?
Contact Person: Melissa Everson
E-mail: Melissa Everson
Telephone: (02) 6623 3620
Name of Event: Legal Issues for Aboriginal children in Out of Home Care and the Children’s Court
Bookings are required
Date: Thursday 29 March 2007
Time: 10.00am – 1.30pm
Venue: Condobolin RSL Auditorium, McDonnell Street, Condobolin
Description of Event: Join the Law Week forum featuring guest speakers addressing the topic of “Legal issues impacting on Aboriginal children in Out of Home Care and in the Children’s Court”.
The forum is open to professionals servicing Aboriginal children proactively and those in Out of Home Care. This informative forum will give you a chance to gain new knowledge and network with like-minded professionals from across western NSW.
Contact Person: Nicole Smith
E-mail: Nicole Smith
Telephone: (02) 6895 2109
Name of Event: What happens when I get caught drink driving? mock trail 
Location: Coffs Harbour
Date: Thursday 29 March 2007
Time: 10.00 am
Venue: Coffs Harbour Courthouse, 20 Moonee Street, Coffs Harbour
Description of Event: Students from Orara High School, John Paul College, Coffs Harbour High School, Coffs Harbour Senior College will attend the mock trial. It will provide an interactive insight into what happens at the local police station and the court when young people are caught drink driving.
Contact Person: Phillippa Voglsinger and Colette Ginman
Telephone: (02) 6651 9025
E-mail: Kazeline Dawson, Phillippa Voglsinger, Colette Ginman]
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Name of Event: Sunnyside Shopping Centre information booth [
Location: Murwillumbah
Date: Thursday 29 March 2007
Venue: Sunnyside Shopping Centre, Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah
Description of Event: Information booth at Murwillumbah’s local shopping centre about services offered at their local courthouse. Representatives from the Public Trustee, Probation and Parole, and Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme will be in attendance.
Contact Person: Kaylene Stanford
Telephone: (02) 6672 5677
E-mail: Kaylene Standford
Name of Event: Uniform Civil Procedures and Debt Recovery Seminar 
Bookings are required
Location: Tweed Heads
Date: Thursday 29 March 2007
Venue: Tweed Heads Courthouse, 50-52 Recreation Street, Tweed Heads
Description of Event: The Lismore and District Financial Counselling Service in partnership with Legal Aid NSW is running a forum on this important issue. The forum, funded by Legal Aid NSW, will provide participants with a better understanding of consumer debt and raise awareness of the support services available.
The workshop will cover the following subjects:
· community access to information concerning current debt and credit procedures
· support services available to help manage debt
· identifying service providers best able to assist clients.
Contact Person: Peter Muldoon
Telephone: (07) 5536 7576
E-mail: Peter Muldoon
Name of Event: Open Day at Bourke Courthouse 
Location: Bourke
Date: Friday 30 March 2007
Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: Bourke Courthouse, 55-57 Oxley Street, Bourke
Description of Event: The prospect of appearing in court would usually send a shiver down a person’s spine, but Bourke residents can be assured they won’t be in trouble if they attend the open day at the Bourke Courthouse. The open day will feature activities and events for all ages including court tours, a face painting stall and a sausage sizzle.
Contact Person: Regina Setz
Telephone: (02) 6872 2355
E-mail: Regina Setz
Name of Event: Wills Day 
Bookings are required
Location: Wollongong
Date: Saturday 31 March
Time: 9am - 2am
Venue: Public Trustee NSW Wollongong Branch, 59 Market Street Wollongong
Description of Event: The Wollogong Branch is of the Public Trustee NSW will be open for Will making in addition to normal business hours.
Contact Person: Sandra Reynolds
Telephone: (02) 4229 6511
E-mail: Public Trustee Wollongong
Metropolitan
Name of Event: School visits in Parramatta
Location: Parramatta
Date: Monday 26 – Friday 30 March 2007
Description of Event: Talks will be presented to William Clarke College and Carlingford High School on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There will also be school visits to Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta and Arthur Phillip High School to teach about the roles of the magistrate, the prosecutor and the defendant.
The Arthur Phillip HS Legal Studies Year 12 students will receive information about the Weekend Bail Court on Monday 26 March.
Speaker: Narelle Tyerman, Deputy Registrar, Parramatta Local Court and Paul Gardiner, Chamber Registrar, Parramatta Local Court
Contact Person: Kazeline Dawson or Rosemary Godwin
Telephone: (02) 9895 4326
Email: Kazeline Dawson
Name of Event: Open day at Parramatta Courthouse
Location: Parramatta
Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Date: 26 March – 30 March 2007
Venue: Parramatta Courthouse, Cnr George & Marsden Sts, Parramatta
Description of Event: Parramatta Courthouse opens its doors the community. Information about the services of related government agencies, like NSW Legal Aid Community Justice Centres, NSW Office of Fair Trading, Motor Accident Authority of NSW will be displayed.
Also information will be shown of the new Parramatta Justice Precinct.
Contact Person: Kazeline Dawson or Rosemary Godwin
Tel: (02) 9895 4326
Email: Kazeline Dawson
Name of Event: Information Booths for Court Agencies 
Location: Campbelltown
Date: Monday 26 –Friday 30 March 2007
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm
Venue: Campbelltown Courthouse, Railway Street, Campbelltown
Description of Event: Local Court Agencies will be hosting information booths, with persons available most days to answer questions of the public as to their services. Brochures will be available. Agencies include RTA, DV Groups, Police, Legal Aid, Norimbah Unit, CJC Aboriginal Mediation.
Contact Person: Lisa Hogan
Telephone: (02) 46299600
E-mail: Lisa Hogan
RSVP: (02) 46299600 Lya by 16/3/07
Name of Event: Macarthur Aboriginal Exhibition Launch 
Bookings are required
Location: Campbelltown
Date: Monday 26 March 2007
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Venue: Campbelltown Courthouse, Railway Street, Campbelltown
Description of Event: Some of the finest works by the Macarthur region’s Aboriginal artists are being displayed at Campbelltown Courthouse. The exhibition will feature contemporary decorative designs as well as traditional Aboriginal weavings.
Speaker: Judge M L Sides QC, Michael Stoddart, Magistrate
Contact Person: Lisa Hogan
Telephone: (02) 46299600
E-mail: Lisa Hogan
RSVP: (02) 46299600 Lya by 16/3/07
Name of Event: Open day at Burwood 
Location: Burwood
Date: Wednesday 28 March 2007
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Burwood Courthouse, 7-9 Belmore Street, Burwood
Description of Event: Burwood Courthouse welcomes the community to attend the information day. Representatives from Burwood Local Court, the Police, Bankstown Community Justice Centre, Salvation Army, & the Domestic Violence Specialist Unit setting up information desks with their material in and outside the Court Registry. Staff will be available to provide information and answer questions about their public services.
Contact Person: Anne Barakat
Telephone: (02) 9744 4044
E-mail: Anne Barakat
Name of Event: Legal Right Games
Bookings are required
Location: La Perouse
Date: Friday 30 March 2007
Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm
Venue: La Perouse Primary School, All Purpose Room
Description of Event:
The Aboriginal Women's Legal Resource Centre in partnership with the Attorney General's Department and the Killara Refuge will be presenting Legal Rights Games as part of Law Week 2007. The games will be presented separately to both Women's Groups and Youth Groups at the La Perouse Primary School All Purpose Room on the 30th March 2007 between 10.30am and 2pm. The interactive games are designed to educate people about their legal rights. Free legal advice will be available after the games. It’s all in the spirit of fun and education.
Speaker: Presented by the Aboriginal Women’s Legal Resource Centre
Contact Person: Marcia Ella-Duncan
Telephone: (02) 9661 1955
Statewide
Name of Event: ‘Be a mate, don’t discriminate' art competition 
Date: Monday 25 March – Friday 13 April 2007
Description of Event: The Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW is running an art competition called ‘Be a mate, don’t discriminate'.
Schools are invited to participate in this competition, as a fun and exciting way to spread the message about celebrating diversity.
For further information visit the website of the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW.
Contact Person: Claire Williams
Telephone: (02) 9268 5518
E-mail: Claire Williams
Name of Event: Free seminar on Wills
Bookings are required
Date: Monday 26 - Friday 30 March 2007
Description of Event:
The Public Trustee NSW is offering free seminars on wills and powers of attorney to community groups, associations and employers.
The one-hour seminar covers:
· what is a will and why you need one
· things to consider when appointing an executor
· power of attorney in helping a relative manage their finances
· how to make a will or power of attorney
· trusts
Questions and discussions are invited after the presentation.
To arrange for Public Trustee representatives to speak to your group (minimum of 10-15 people), contact the seminar organiser on
Telephone: (02) 9240 0809
Email: Public Trustee enquiries
Online
Name of Event: Law Week Quiz 
Date: Monday 25 March – Friday 30 March 2007
Description of Event: The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research is hosting an online quiz with questions and answers about crime in NSW / Australia.
Web page: (Further details to be advised)
Contact Person: Sarah Williams
Telephone: (02) 9231 9133
E-mail: Sarah Williams
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