2026 Conference
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LSA Annual Conference
Thursday 26th & Friday 27th March 2026
The 2026 Conference will include a mixture of workshops and plenary sessions covering a range of topics to support Legal Studies teachers. There will also be drinks, canapes and networking on Thursday afternoon (replacing a conference dinner).
Where available, the sessions will have presentation materials uploaded to the LSA website for delegates to access throughout the conference.
Details:
Dates: 26th and 27th March 2026
Venue: NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills
Topics and Speakers (subject to change):
The Criminal Trial Process and Sentencing in NSW, His Honour Judge C O’Brien, Deputy Chief Judge of the District Court of NSW
Contemporary Human Rights Issues, presented by Hugh de Krester, President, Australian Human Rights Commission
International Law, presented by Dr Matt Killingsworth, University of Tasmania
Criminal Law Reform Updates – presented by Wayne Gleeson, Juvenile Justice Community Representative on Sentencing Council of NSW
New Legal Studies Syllabus Overview, presented by a representative of NESA
Technology and the Justice System, presented by Justine Hanks, Education Manager, Rule of Law Education Centre
Embracing New Syllabus Opportunities, presented by Lauren Goodsell, Head Teacher, Bonnyrigg High School
Literacy Support and Simplifying Content
Marking Simulation
Teaching the Preliminary Course for the First Time
Teaching the HSC Options
Download Program here
Early Bird Pricing available until 26 February 2026 – Register Today
Regional Grants Avaialble - Download the Application Here - Grant Application
Registrations to attend the LSA Conference close Thursday 12th March 2026.
Amendments or cancellations need to be finalised by this date