Event description
To celebrate Coming Out Day and in collaboration with the ANU LGBTIQA* Alumni Network, we invite you to join us for a panel discussion where we speak to members of the ANU College of Law LGBTIQA* community about their experiences as students to leading change where they work now.
Our panellists will talk about their motivations, struggles and successes, as well as discuss possible changes needed for future generations to have better opportunities.
On our panel:
- George Vallance (BAsPacSt, LLB (Hons) ‘13, GDLP ‘14), Executive Branch Manager (a/g), Health Policy and Strategy Branch, ACT Health Directorate;
- Amy Kilpatrick (LLB (Hons) ’03), Deputy General Counsel, ANU; and
- Associate Professor Wayne Morgan, Associate Dean (Education), ANU College of Law
Madeleine Castles (BA ’16 and final-year law student) will moderate the discussions.
Speakers
George Vallance
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Amy Kilpatrick
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Wayne Morgan
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Madeleine Castles (Moderator)
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George Vallance
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Amy Kilpatrick
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Wayne Morgan
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Madeleine Castles (Moderator)
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George Vallance
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Amy Kilpatrick
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Wayne Morgan
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Madeleine Castles (Moderator)
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George Vallance
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Amy Kilpatrick
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Wayne Morgan
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Madeleine Castles (Moderator)
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