Kate Eastman AM SC appears on podcast

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Editor’s picks

• Kate Eastman AM SC: Pioneering Human Rights and Driving Legal Reform - The Australian Law Student Podcast - Apple Podcasts

  Join us on the Australian Law Student Podcast as we sit down with Kate Eastman AM SC, one of Australia's foremost human rights barristers. From being told that a human rights practice at the Bar was "non-existent" to leading landmark cases in discrimination and public interest law, Kate shares her journey of resilience and impact. We delve into her pivotal role as Senior Counsel Assisting the Disability Royal Commission, exploring the challenges of translating personal testimonies into legal findings and the pursuit of systemic reform. This episode offers invaluable insights for aspiring lawyers passionate about making a difference.
   

• Event: In Conversation - 21 May 2025

  In this ‘In Conversation’ event, Chief Justice Debbie Mortimer and Chief Justice Richard Niall, facilitated by Justice Melinda Richards, will discuss current issues facing the Courts. Their Honours will speak on topics including increasing judicial workloads, the complexity and cost of litigation, as well as financial pressures on courts and technology.

   
   

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