Trackies as a courtroom uniform? Central Queensland Law Association (CQLA) is offering the chance to argue for this move at its annual conference later this month.
As a funny finale to the 25-26 September conference at Rockhampton League Club, the CQLA Golden Gavel Competition will have participants making a case for a standard court tracksuit to replace robes and suits.
In a speech of up to four minutes, participants can address matters including how tracksuits would improve the administration of justice, the essential features of the official court tracksuit, and how judicial and professional seniority should be displayed.
The contest is open to CQLA members, registered conference delegates and conference speakers aged 18 years or older. Only the first six valid entries will be accepted.
Another highlight of the second day will be two family court judges tackling the tough questions in a Hard Quiz.
Justices Steven Middleton and Michael Jarrett, of the Federal Circuit and Family Court (Division One), will be grilled by the audience in the style of the popular ABC program.
On day one, Justice Middleton will present a session on vicarious trauma, and Justice Jarrett will present a view from the bench of the risks and impacts of AI.
The two judicial officers will be among a range of speakers at the AI-focused conference, which will also cover topics such as seller disclosure, evidence, trusts, litigation, vicarious liability and domestic violence.
A Profession Dinner will cap off the first day, which will include the presentation of the Justice Peter Dutney Prize and a QLS 25-Year Recognition Pin, as well as a Toast to the Law by His Honour Alexander Horneman-Wren SC and a response from Supreme Court Chief Justice Helen Bowskill.
The conference is worth 10 CPD points. Buy tickets and enter the Golden Gavel Competition here.
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