2024 Conference

Thank you for attending the 2024 COAT National

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 COAT National, held Thursday 6 – Friday 7 June at Stamford Plaza, Brisbane and Online.  

The theme for the conference was “ That’s a good tip…..I can use that”

We hope to see you at future events! 

Justice Kerri Mellifont
Chair, 2024 COAT National Conference Organising Committee 

 

Invited Speakers

Dr John Adams
Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal
Joanne Browne
Senior Member Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)
Professor Dr Sandra Hale
Head of the Interpreting & Translation Programs at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Alex Bowen
Linguist and PhD Candidate, University of Melbourne
Anne Britton
Deputy President, NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Dr Grant Lester
Consultant forensic psychiatrist (retired), Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health
Dr John Chesterman
Queensland Public Advocate, Expertise in the fields of human rights, guardianship, supported decision making, powers of attorney and elder abuse
Dr Sandra Peter
Director of Sydney Executive Plus and Associate Professor, the University of Sydney
Professor Kai Riemer
Professor of Information Technology and Organisation and Director, Sydney Executive Plus, the University of Sydney Business School
Professor Lyria Bennett Moses
Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Law and Justice, University of New South Wales Sydney
The Hon Emilios John Kyrou AO
President, Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Chief Justice Helen Bowskill
Chief Justice Supreme Court of Queensland
Justice Judy Hughes
President of SACAT

Venue

Stamford Plaza Brisbane

Cnr Edward & Margaret Streets
Brisbane Queensland 4000 | Australia
Website

Uniquely located on the banks of the Brisbane River and a stone’s throw to the Botanic Gardens, Stamford Plaza Brisbane hotel offers a unique riverside lifestyle experience. The hotel is positioned within the hub of Brisbane’s financial district and just minutes to the city’s best shopping, theatres, restaurants and night life. Unquestionably Stamford Plaza’s riverside location is Brisbane’s best hotel address.

Conference Host

COAT is the national body through which tribunals can come together to examine and compare ideas, working methods, organisation and management, member trainings and support programs. The COAT is intended to facilitate liaison and discussion between the heads of tribunals. It will support the development of best practice models and model procedural rules, standards of behaviour and conduct for members and increased capacity for training and support for members.

www.coat.asn.au

ABOUT COAT

The COAT is intended to facilitate liaison and discussion between the heads of tribunals. It will support the development of best practice models and model procedural rules, standards of behaviour and conduct for members and increased capacity for training and support for members.

This site uses cookies. Find out more about cookies and how you can refuse them.

I Accept