The Model Advocate

Wednesday 7th May 2003

The Presentations from this session are attached below:

• Vice President Ross' Presentation Notes
• Vice President Ross' Powerpoint Presentation
• Senior Deputy President Lacy's Powerpoint Presentation

The Society wishes to thank Vice President Ross and Senior Deputy President Lacy.

What are the qualities of the 'Model Advocate'? Which advocacy techniques are most effective when appearing in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission?

Vice President Ross and Senior Deputy President Lacy will discuss the features and pitfalls of industrial advocacy and the rules of evidence at a seminar organised by the IRSV on Wednesday 7 May 2003.

Vice President Ross has had extensive experience in advocacy both as a member of the Commission and formerly as the Legal Officer for the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

Prior to his appointment to the Commission, Senior Deputy President Lacy was a barrister at the Victorian Bar, a solicitor at AJ Macken & Co, and District Registrar of the Federal Court and Tribunal Registry.

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