The School of Justice from QUT’s Faculty of Law celebrated its 25th anniversary this morning with a breakfast event in the Gardens Theatre.
Over 85 justice professionals and academic staff attended, including guest speaker Ms Christine Nixon, former Chief Commissioner of the Victorian Police. Ms Nixon drew upon her 40 years of practical leadership and current research to deliver an insightful and engaging presentation about women in law enforcement and the workforce.
Ms Nixon shared her belief that the introduction of quotas is now the best way forward given the limited change in the representation of women over the years. She also called for the transformation of recruitment, retention and promotion systems to assist with this process.
Ms Nixon discussed this topic in more detail on ABC’s Lateline program the night before the breakfast. Her interview can be viewed by clicking here.
Other distinguished guests who attended the breakfast include
- Hon Yvette D’Ath, Queensland Attorney General;
- Hon Wayne Swan, Federal Labor Member for Lilley;
- Mr Kevin Cocks, Anti Discrimination Commissioner;
- Ms Julia Duffy, Dep Director of the Public Guardian;
- Mr Scott McDougal, Director Caxton Legal Centre;
- Mr Michael Hogan, Director General Dept Communities and Child Safety;
- Emeritus Professor Raewyn Connell;
- Mr Tim Fairfax, QUT Chancellor;
- Professor Arun Sharma, Acting Vice-Chancellor;
- Professor Suzi Derbyshire, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching);
- Professor John Humphrey, Executive Dean of Law;
- Professor Mandy Thomas, Executive Dean Creative Industries Faculty;
- Professor Carol Nicholl, Executive Dean Education Faculty;
- Professor Ross Young, Executive Dean Health Faculty.
To read the full media release about the SOJ Breakfast, click here.
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