The National Justice Symposium, attended by judges, academics and senior figures in the justice system addressed the topic of a humane and effective justice system.
The National Justice Symposium was held on October 21st and 22nd 2011 at Australian Catholic University, Melbourne.

OVERVIEW

Read an overview of the National Justice Symposium here.

AUDIO RECORDINGS

Please click on the sessions below for audio recordings.

Friday evening, 21st October 2011
Keynote address by Frank Vincent AO, QC

Saturday 22nd October 2011
Session 1. Prevention and diversion
Key speaker: Professor Tony Vinson AM
Panelists: Kate Auty, Bernie Geary AM, Patricia Faulkner AO, Terry Laidler

Session 2. Sentencing
Key speaker: The Hon. Greg James QC
Panelists: Wayne Muir, Michael Bourke, Andrew Watters, Kerry Walker, Daniel Briggs (note: the recording of this session cuts out early)

Session 3. Prisons
Key speaker: Rod Wise
Panelists: Professor Tony Vinson AM, Frank Vincent AO, QC, Fr Joe Caddy, Leonard Ottone

Session 4. Transition and post release support
Key speaker: Peter Murphy
Panelists: Leonard Ottone, Jonathon Hunyor, Graham West, Julie Edwards

Close/call for action
Facilitator: Frank Brennan SJ AO