Courts, Community and Confidence: A conversation with the Chief Justice
Join Chief Justice Richard Niall and VLF Executive Director Lynne Haultain for a conversation about the law’s role in our community and the challenges shaping justice today.
Join The Honourable Chief Justice Richard Niall and VLF Executive Director Lynne Haultain for a wide-ranging conversation exploring the law’s role in society and the challenges shaping justice today.
From personal reflections on why he chose the law to the unseen responsibilities of a Chief Justice, the discussion reveals the qualities of great judges, the state of diversity in the courts, and the importance of civics in a time of global uncertainty.
They tackle big questions including what it takes to maintain trust in democratic institutions and what access to justice looks like in an era of tech and AI. Plus, stories from a landmark career working on asylum seeker cases, thoughts on outreach and transparency, and even what keeps the Chief Justice running.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain insights from one of Victoria’s leading legal minds on the future of justice and the values that underpin our system of law.
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