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Kate Eastman AM SC: Pioneering Human Rights and Driving Legal Reform

Kate Eastman AM SC: Pioneering Human Rights and Driving Legal Reform

Update: 2025-05-04
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Join us on the Australian Law Student Podcast as we sit down with Kate Eastman AM SC, one of Australia's foremost human rights barristers. From being told that a human rights practice at the Bar was "non-existent" to leading landmark cases in discrimination and public interest law, Kate shares her journey of resilience and impact. We delve into her pivotal role as Senior Counsel Assisting the Disability Royal Commission, exploring the challenges of translating personal testimonies into legal findings and the pursuit of systemic reform. This episode offers invaluable insights for aspiring lawyers passionate about making a difference.

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Kate Eastman AM SC: Pioneering Human Rights and Driving Legal Reform

Kate Eastman AM SC: Pioneering Human Rights and Driving Legal Reform

The Australian Law Student