Watch recorded sessions online

There are a range of on-demand sessions and recordings of selected events from Victorian Law Week 2021 available for you to watch right now.

Looking for recorded sessions for students? Check out our collection of recordings from the student program.

Introduction to scam awareness and fraud prevention

Learn how to protect yourself from internet and telephone scams and fraud.
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Stalking and law reform – the role of the Victorian Law Reform Commission

This session will explore the role and functions of the Victorian Law Reform Commission, and its current inquiry into stalking.
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The Neighbourhood Justice Centre – inspiring others

Your chance to hear from the Neighbourhood Justice Centre (NJC) and program partners as they discuss how some of the NJC’s innovations have been adopted across the justice system.
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What’s in a sentence?

Ever wondered what factors are taken into consideration when a judge sentences an accused in a criminal proceeding? In this session a panel of judges, including the Chief Judge of the County Court, will discuss all things sentencing.
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Finding a job with a criminal record – what new spent convictions laws mean for you

Find out how new laws will affect people with criminal records, particularly Aboriginal ex-offenders, and learn practical steps to gain employment with a criminal record.
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Information session for parents and carers – cyber-bullying, sexting, consent and online gambling

Do you have a child aged 12 years or older? Hear from a panel of experts about the laws around cyber bullying, online gambling, sexting and the age of consent, as well as tips to keep your kids safe online.
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More than just the road toll – the impact of alcohol on health and safety

Hear from a panel of experts from the Coroners Court of Victoria and the Victorian Institute of Forensic medicine about the dangers of alcohol consumption, the work being done to prevent alcohol-related deaths and what's involved in the coronial process when they occur.
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Consent, sexting, sex offences and sexual harassment

This webinar for teenagers and young adults under 25 explores the laws about consent, sexting, sex offences and sexual harassment.
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Understanding and responding to adolescents using violence in the home

Learn about the issues and complexities of working with adolescents who use violence in the home, and the legal and non-legal responses.
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Maintaining trust in Victoria’s integrity system

Learn how the Victorian Inspectorate’s unique role in Australia helps to provide a voice for those interacting with organisations such as the Victorian Ombudsman and IBAC.
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Governance in sport – encouraging diversity and inclusivity

Are sporting organisations able to embrace diversity and inclusion, from boardroom decisions to grass roots sport? Learn about the role of governance plays in stamping out discrimination and racism in sport.
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Women in the law

A panel of female County Court judges, researchers and lawyers speak about their career experiences and explore what needs to be done to ensure women going through the justice system are treated fairly and equitably.
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The role of the Ombudsman – a new age of human rights?

Learn how human rights are protected and promoted in Victoria by the Victorian Ombudsman and the courts. Hear from Deborah Glass, the Victorian Ombudsman and the Honourable Marilyn Warren, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
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Domestic violence in the new COVID ‘normal’ – opportunities for change and reform

Hear from a panel of experts about opportunities for prevention, support, law reform and increased community understanding of family violence.
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Restorative justice responses to sexual harm

A panel of specialists will explore how a range of restorative practices are needed to better meet the needs of victims/survivors of sexual harm.
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Changes for casuals – update on your working rights for young people

Are you a young person working as a casual employee or in insecure employment? The law is changing - find out what that means for you.
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Planning ahead for seniors – Warrnambool

This dynamic and interactive forum will explore the legal options available to plan your future. Learn about enduring powers of attorney, medical decision making, supportive attorney and advanced care directives.
Warrnambool
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No jab, no job?

Find out about your rights when working with unvaccinated people, an employers’ obligation to provide a safe work environment, and whether or not employers can enforce vaccination and a return to the physical workplace.
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Cross-examine a barrister

Here's your chance to cross-examine a barrister - find the answers to your questions and learn fun facts about barristers in Victoria.
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Changes for casuals – update on your working rights for women

Are you a woman working as a casual employee or in insecure employment? The laws are changing - find out what that means for you.
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How mediation changed due to COVID-19

Find out how COVID-19 has changed mediation and what to expect when participating in the process.
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Discrimination in the workplace for CALD youths

This webinar for young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds explores what to do if faced with discrimination at work.
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Making our courts more compassionate, one dog at a time

Meet Lucy and Kiki, the court dogs who provide comfort and emotional support to children and young people in the justice system.
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Courts and the media

A panel of judges and members of the County Court’s Media Team explore the relationship between media and the court. Discover the role that the media plays in the delivery of justice, how to report on court cases responsibly and accurately, and the limits on what can be reported on.
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Dispute resolution for small businesses

Are you a small business owner in Victoria looking for a flexible and inexpensive way to resolve a commercial dispute? This webinar explains how arbitration and VCAS can help you.
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Living lawfully – negotiating life after offending

Hear from women with lived experience of struggling to build their life after contact with the justice system. This will help in understanding how to support and work with women to overcome the structural and systematic barriers of life after jail.
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Exposing corruption – how IBAC handles corruption complaints

Find out how IBAC, Victoria’s independent anti-corruption agency, prevents and exposes public sector corruption and police misconduct.
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Courts and technology

Learn how hearings and trials were moved online last year, find out how the County Court is currently using technology and what the future might hold.
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Sentencing sex offences – what do jurors think?

What do jurors in sex offence trials think of the sentences ultimately imposed?
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Do good fences make good neighbours?

With so many Victorians now working from home, neighbourhood relations are more important than ever. Learn what you can do to keep relations positive, and your rights if things go wrong.
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Witness for the Prosecution – supporting survivors of sexual assault

An expert panel discusses the experience of survivors of sexual assault and their journey through the legal system – and what could be improved to minimise the trauma for survivors, ensure perpetrators are brought to justice, and society made safer.
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Gippsland Family Law Pathways Network podcast

A podcast series for family support workers who assist families to navigate the family law system.
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