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    • Michael Will Address by Alice Linacre 5.30pm (AEDT) 12 November, followed by AIAL AGM – Hybrid Event

    The Australian Institute of Administrative Law will present the Michael Will Address at

    Norton Rose Fulbright Conference Rooms

    Level 6 Constitution Place, 1 Constitution Ave, Canberra or

    Via Microsoft Teams

    on

    Wednesday 12 November 2025 at: 5.30 pm AEDT

    (5:00 pm SA; 4:30pm QLD; 2:30 pm WA)

    The address will be followed by the AIAL Annual General Meeting

    Guest Speaker: Alice Linacre PSM

    Australian Freedom of Information (FOI) Commissioner

    Alice Linacre commenced as Australia’s FOI Commissioner on 29 September 2025 for a 5-year term. Alice is an experienced senior public servant and administrative lawyer. Alice previously held senior roles in a number of commonwealth government departments, including most recently the Attorney-General’s Department and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Alice also has experience in private legal practice.
    In 2022, Alice was awarded the Public Service Medal for outstanding public service in the provision and management of legal services and resources to support the government’s response to critical events, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Alice holds an Executive Masters in Public Administration, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from the Australian National University.

    The Address is open to all members of the AIAL and to any interested members of the public.

     Admission if free for both events, but it is necessary to register for both in person and virtual attendance.

    For in-person attendance at Norton Rose Fulbright please book via the TryBooking link:

    https://www.trybooking.com/DGUVY

    For virtual attendance via Microsoft Teams please book via the TryBooking link:

    https://www.trybooking.com/DGUWO

    CPD points apply, Except in WA. WA Practitioners attending should note that this event is not covered by the AIAL WA Chapter’s QA Provide accreditation and CPD points will not be accredited by AIAL

    For further information, contact the AIAL Secretariat