Decision Making and Reason Writing 2017

Decision Making and Reason Writing 2017 is a conference that covers topics such as:

• Statutory Construction for Decision Makers
  • Lessons learned from recent developments
  • Overview of general principles of statutory construction
• The Meaning of Unreasonableness Since Li
  • How is `unreasonableness` proved?
  • Is there a default standard for decision making, and if so, what is it?
  • Strategic considerations unique to this ground of review
• Privacy and Freedom of Information Considerations in Decision Making and Reason Writing
  • The decision making process and granting or refusing access to information
  • Privacy law update and its impact on decision making and reason writing
  • Case study: analysis of the Tikiri case and its privacy law implications
• Fast-Track Decision Making by the Immigration Assessment Authority: The State of Play
  • The IAA before the courts: a case law review
  • Background to its establishment and the legislative scheme: an introduction
  • Current issues, emerging trends and future prospects: an assessment