Recent Trends and Current Approaches to Statutory Interpretation
05-Dec-2018
14 Feb 2019 1:00pm - 14 Feb 2019 2:00pm (Australia - Melbourne)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne
Presented by: Fiona Alpins
Our presenter will outline the current state of play including recent trends and current approaches to statutory interpretation, with reference to recent
case law.
This session will include:
- Reading statutory text the right way – why does it matter in your work?
- Lessons from the High Court – text, context and purpose;
- What to do and what to avoid; and
- Top tips for persuading the decision maker to adopt your contended construction.
It’s statutory interpretation – but not as you know it!
