RK Feb Gov CPD Day 2025 1900 x 500

Russell Kennedy's Government CPD Day June 2026

  • When: Wednesday 10 June 2026
  • Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm
  • Where: Russell Kennedy, Level 18, 500 Bourke St Melbourne 3000
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We are pleased to invite you to our government CPD day. These training days are specially tailored for government organisations, agencies, authorities and entities.

All welcome, and for lawyers there will be 3 CPD Points available - Substantive Law | Professional Skills | Ethics and Professional Responsibility

A light lunch and refreshments will be provided, with plenty of opportunities for networking. We encourage you to register as quickly as possible; numbers are limited.

Agenda

  • 9:00 – Welcome
  • 9:15 – Introductions - Sarah Manly, Principal
  • 9:20:
Session 1: Cybersecurity Law for Government – Navigating a High-Stakes Regulatory Landscape

Gina Tresidder | 1 CPD point – Substantive Law

Government agencies face a complex and overlapping set of cyber-related legal obligations. This session provides a practical guide to the key statutory frameworks applicable in Victoria – including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), the Victorian Protective Data Security Framework, the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth), and the Cyber Security Act 2024 (Cth) – explaining the criteria for coverage under each regime and the practical steps lawyers need to take where their agency falls within scope, including in relation to incident reporting, procurement, and supply chain risk.

  • 10:20 – Break
  • 10:40:
Session 2: Artificial Intelligence - Reframing the "A" in AI through the Lens of Legal and Reputational Risk

Marika Hubble-Marriott | 1 CPD point – Professional Skills

In the rapidly evolving technological environment that is AI, this session approaches the legal and reputational challenges through the lens of Accuracy, Awareness, Authenticity, Accountability, Acumen and Adaptability. Practical guidance will assist lawyers and decision-makers to conceptualise and address key AI considerations.

Marika will also focus on the Amplification of pseudo-legal AI-generated communications and associated volume, complexity, and escalation. A risk-based prioritisation framework will enhance skills in response control, and reporting and referral pathways.  

  • 11:40 – Break
  • 12:00:
Session 3: Panel Discussion – Ethics, AI and the Government Lawyer

Gina Tresidder, Marika Hubble-Marriott and CJ Warburton | Moderated by Sarah Manly | 1 CPD point – Ethics and Professional Responsibility

A panel discussion exploring the ethical obligations of government lawyers navigating the age of AI – covering professional competence, confidentiality, independence, and the unique duties of the employed government lawyer.

  • 13:00 – Lunch and networking

We encourage you to register as quickly as possible. This event is free to attend, but places are strictly limited and bookings are essential.

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Your Russell Kennedy hosts

Sarah Manly

Sarah Manly

Sarah specialises in complex, often sensitive litigation matters for government departments and regu ...

Marika Hubble-Marriott

Marika Hubble-Marriott

Marika, with over 25 years of experience, is Deputy-Chair of the Russell Kennedy Board and the head ...

Gina Tresidder 2025

Gina Tresidder

Gina is a Partner in Russell Kennedy's Corporate and Commercial team, specialising in all aspects of ...

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