This important seminar will look at two issues faced by those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds: Discrimination and Visa Status.

In addressing discrimination, our presenters will consider avenues for pursing claims for discrimination and share new resources available through Law Access, including a resource on proceedings in the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Visa status issues will look at ways in which someone’s visa status may impact their legal position in other areas of law. It was also include resources for lawyers seeking information on implications for their clients.

Take the opportunity to ask questions and get a greater understanding of important challenges faced by out CALD community in Western Australia.

Disclaimer:

1. This seminar is subject to change.
2. The Legal Practice Board of Western Australia states that CPD Points are awarded for a full hour and/ or half hour of attendance. Lesser periods are rounded down to the nearest half hour. 
3. A practitioner cannot claim CPD points for attending a seminar that has the same content during the same CPD year. The content must extend the practitioner’s knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to the solicitor’s practice needs or professional development.  Practitioners should not request CPD points for any subsequent seminars which contain the same or similar content within the same CPD year.