Draft Conference agenda
Day 1: Friday, 13 March 2026
8:30–8:45
Praise & Worship
High School Students
TIME
8:45–9:00
EVENT
SPEAKER(S)
Welcome & Conference Storytelling Introduction
Elise Jasper
MC
Kara Martin
Conference Storyteller
9:00–9:45
A Judge’s Perspective on Living Faith in the Justice System
The Hon. Justice Debra Mullins AO
Understanding Justice & Righteousness — their Origins, Our Role as Lawyers
9:45–10:30
Barbara Chan
10:30–11:00
Morning Tea
11:00–11:45
Religious Freedom and the Australian Political Landscape
Julian Leeser MP
11:45–12:30
Downsides and Dangers of Church Litigation
The Hon. Keith Mason AC KC
12:30–1:30
Lunch
1:30–2:15
Workship — How to Use Your Work to Worship God
Kara Martin
2:15–3:15
Concurrent Streams
Faith at Work: Sustainable Legal Practice — Managing Burdens, Boundaries and Family Wellbeing
Elizabeth Shalders & Emi Rowse
Law & Society: Beauty and the Law —Christianity & Constitutionalism
Prof Nicholas Aroney & Dr Mark Fowler
Tools for Tomorrow: Faith, Governance & Corporate Law — plus how to serve governance in your local church as a lawyer
Chair: Matthew Turnour
Prof Michael Adams
3:15–3:45
Afternoon Tea
PeaceWise & Corporate Counsel — Reflections from 20+ Years
3:45–4:30
Bruce Burgess
4:30–5:15
Living Faith in the Public Square
Chair: Stephen Moloney
Panellists: Dr Lorraine Finlay, Jo Knight, Prof Patrick Parkinson AM, Dr Mark Fowler
5:15–5:30
Conference Storytelling Reflection & Close
Kara Martin
Day 2 — Saturday, 14 March 2026
8:30–8:45
Praise & Worship
TIME
EVENT
SPEAKER(S)
High School Students
8:45–9:00
Welcome & Conference Storytelling Introduction
Elise Jasper
MC
Kara Martin
Conference Storyteller
9:00–9:45
Being a Christian Lawyer — A Call to Faith in Action
Steven Moe
9:45–10:30
Indigenous Leadership & Law: Contend for the nation — A united, prosperous, and mature Australia
Bevan Mailman and Mark Rusic
10:30–11:00
Morning Tea
11:00–11:45
Human Rights & Equality in Law
Dr Lorraine Finlay
11:45–12:45
Ethics CPD: Using AI in Law Ethically and for the Glory of God
Jennie Pakula
12:45–1:45
Lunch
1:45–2:45
Concurrent Streams
Faith at Work: Legal Practice as Discipleship — An Invitation to Follow the Way of Jesus in Law
Steve Frost
Law & Society: Freedom of Speech — The Impacts on Freedom of Religion and Conscience in Current Law
Chair: Dr Mark Fowler
Stephen Moloney & A/Prof Dr Alex Deagon (online)
Tools for Tomorrow: Called to Innovate — A Christian Lawyer’s Path from Courtroom to Mediation, Education and Tech
Fiona Kirkman
2:45–3:30
When Law Conflicts with Christian Ministry
Emeritus Prof Patrick Parkinson AM
3:30–4:00
Afternoon Tea
Loving Our Neighbours — Using Legal Skills in Mission and Building Intentional Fellowship
4:00–4:30
Mhairi Hamilton (online) and CLEAR Mission Trip participants
The Barefoot Investor Meets Jesus — Lessons from the Shrewd Manager
4:30–5:00
Peter Wrench
5:00–5:30
Closing Reflection: Living Faith in the Legal Profession
Chair: Dr Mark Fowler
Panellists: Steven Moe, Kara Martin (Conference Storyteller), Barbara Chan, Dr Matthew Turnour
5:30–5:45
Communion & Send-Off
Dr Mark Fowler (Chair, ACLS) with all delegates