Pacific Coroners’ Society

AsiaPacificCoroners’Society2012 ConferenceR e g i s t r a t i o n I n f o r m a t i o nSilent Witnesses:The place of the coronial systemin a civilised society20 - 23 November 2012Amora Jamison Hotel Sydney

ASIA PACIFIC CORONERS’ SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2012Convenor’s InvitationSilent Witnesses: The place of the coronial system in a civilisedsociety | 20 - 23 NovemberConference VenueOn behalf of the AsiaPacific Coroners'Society, I invite you toattend our annualconference beingheld at the AmoraJamison Hotel inSydney from 20 - 23November 2012.The Amora Jamison Hotel, 11 Jamison Street, SydneyThe Amora Jamison is a stunning 5 star boutique hotel in the city CBD offering 2 restaurants, 2 bars, day spa, indoor heatedswimming pool, sauna, spa, gymnasium and excellent conference facilities.Everyone with an interest in coronial matters iswelcome. Coroners and staff, pathologists and othermedical experts, minority groups, police, counsellorsand lawyers will all find sessions of interest in theprogram. Coronial practice is of increasing interest toour community and consequently attracts escalatinglevels of media attention. Whether we like it or not,coroners are more open to comment and scrutiny thanever before.BOTANICAL GARDENSHYDE PARKELIZABETH STREET1Amora Jamison Hotel11 Jamison St, SydneyJAMISON STThis conference aims to present information,workshops and challenges that will equip attendeesto continue meeting our society’s demands and totreat the dead and the bereaved with the dignity andinvestigation they deserve.Magistrate Mary JerramState Coroner, New South Wales1234Utzon RoomSydney Opera HouseMuseum ofContemporary ArtArt Gallery of NSW

ASIA PACIFIC CORONERS’ SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2012Silent Witnesses: The place of the coronial system in a civilised society | 20 - 23 NovemberProgram OverviewTuesday 20 November Wednesday 21 November Thursday 22 November Friday 23 November8.30am9.45am10.00amRegistration opensWelcome to CountrySydney: City of Shadows Dr Peter Doyle9.30amForensic Psychiatry: Three viewsProfessor Tim Lambert, Dr Matthew Large,Dr Michael Paton9.30am10.15amWhat you get is not necessarily what you see: Eyewitness memoryA/Professor Richard Kemp, Dr Helen PatersonRisks, mistakes and safety: The human dimensionProfessor Wendy Hu, Mr Steve LinnegarMORNING TEA10.45am 11.00am 11.15amState Coroners MeetingAmora Jamison Hotel10.30am - 4.00pm11.15amKEYNOTE ADDRESSThe role of the coroner and the rule of lawThe Hon Mary Gaudron AC QC11.30amA rock and a hard place: Asylum seeker deathsVillawood and Christmas IslandMagistrate Mary Jerram, NSW State CoronerMr Alastair Hope, WA State CoronerA/Professor Suresh Sundram, PsychiatristMs Justine Jones, Acting Senior Assistant Ombudsman11.45amPrograms in prison: Pups and artPreventing deaths in custodyA Corrective Services NSW perspectiveMr Bill FittlerClose of conference: Magistrate Mary JerramLUNCH12.30pm 1.00pm 12.45pm1.30pmUpdate on Coronial Law Ms Belinda Baker2.00pmHYPOTHETICAL2.00pmAsia Pacific Coroners’ Society Annual General Meeting2.15pmA review of the first five years of coronial reformin New Zealand Judge Neil MacLeanModerator: Mr Ian McClintock SCPanel: Mr Micheal Barnes, The Hon Terry Buddin SC,Dr Matthew Orde, Dr Peg Dwyer, Dr Jane Mowll,Det. Supt Michael Willing, Professor Charles NaylorAFTERNOON TEA 2.35pm 4.00pm - Sessions close for the day3.00pm Registration opensAmora JamisonHotel3.00pmFacilitator: Dr Meredith BurgmannOXFORD STYLE DEBATE: In a 21st century civilizedsociety the autopsy is an anachronism5.00pm Welcome ReceptionSydney Opera House6 - 7.00pm Welcome Address5.00pmSessions close for the day6.15pm7.00pmFree Tour of the Old Coroner's Court104 George St, The Rocks, SydneyGala Dinner - Museum of Contemporary Art,Circular Quay, Sydney2

ASIA PACIFIC CORONERS’ SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2012Silent Witnesses: The place of the coronial system in a civilisedsociety | 20 - 23 NovemberConference Program & Speakers | Wednesday 21 November 20129.45am | Welcome to Country10.00am | Sydney: City of ShadowsDr Peter Doyle, lecturer, author and musician worked as apart-time curator at the Justice andPolice Museum in Sydney where hecurated the exhibitions Crimes ofPassion and City of Shadows. Thiswork led to the publication of hisbook City of Shadows: SydneyPolice Photographs 1912-1948.2.15pm | A review of the first five years of coronial lawreform in New ZealandJudge Neil MacLeanChief Coroner, New ZealandDistrict Court Judge Neil MacLeanwas appointed the first ChiefCoroner of New Zealand under theCoroners Act 2006 and has sinceworked closely with the government in relation to theappointment of coroners throughout New Zealand.KEYNOTE ADDRESS11.15am | The Role of theCoroner and the Rule of LawThe Hon Mary Gaudron, AC QC3.00pm | THE DEBATE:In a 21st century civilized society the autopsyis an anachronismFacilitator | Dr Meredith BurgmannFormer President, NSW Legislative Council1.30pm | Recent Developmentsin Coronial Law: A discussion ofrecent coronial law decisionsMs Belinda Baker, Solicitor Advocatein the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Officehas co-authored Edition 4 of Waller’sCoronial Law and Practice in NSWand wrote the Coroners Title in Halsbury’s Laws of Australia.She also holds a Master of Laws from Harvard University (2004).Debaters will includeMs Margaret Cunneen SCDr Peter SmartDr Celia KempDr Ian Freckelton SCMr Graham Segal OAMOffice of the DPP, NSWPathologist, Wagga Wagga, NSWSenior Research Fellow,University of Melbourne, VicBarrister, VicBarrister, NSW3

ASIA PACIFIC CORONERS’ SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2012Silent Witnesses: The place of the coronial system in a civilised society | 20 - 23 NovemberConference Program & Speakers | Thursday 22 November 2012Forensic Psychiatry: Three views9.30am | The Effects of Anti-Psychotic DrugsProfessor Tim Lambert is a Professorof Psychiatry at Concord ClinicalSchool, the University of Sydney.He is also Head of SchizophreniaTreatment and Outcomes Researchat the Brain and Mind ResearchInstitute in Sydney.10.00am | Can psychiatrists meaningfully assess suicide risk?Dr Matthew Large is the MedicalSuperintendent of Mental Healthat the Prince of Wales Hospital,Randwick and Conjoint SeniorLecturer in the School of Psychiatry,University of New South Wales.10.30am | Coronial Inquests: Friend or foe?Dr Michael Paton is the ClinicalDirector, Mental Health Drug andAlcohol Service, MacquarieHospital, Sydney.11.30am | A Rock and A Hard Place: Asylum-Seeker DeathsIntroduced by NSW State Coroner,Magistrate Mary Jerram, who in2011, held a long inquest into threesuicides at Villawood DetentionCentre, at the end of which a fourthsuicide occurred in the same centre.The topic will be expanded byWA State Coroner Mr Alastair Hope,speaking of his inquest into theChristmas Island boat deaths.Assoc. Professor Suresh Sundram,a Victorian psychiatrist who hasexpertise in the psychology of thosein immigration detention, will sharehis experiences.Acting Senior Assistant Ombudsman,Ms Justine Jones, will add her commentsfrom ‘The CommonwealthOmbudsman's Perspective on theImmigration Detention Network’..2.00pm | THE HYPOTHETICALTopic will be revealed at 2.00pm.A panel of diverse experts - from the medical, legal, social,judicial and policing fields will attempt to reach a consensusor at least a decision, on what is to be done in the criticalcoronial situation put to them by Sydney's Mr Ian McClintock.Moderator Mr Ian McClintock SC, Forbes ChambersPanel Mr Michael BarnesQueensland State CoronerThe Hon Terry Buddin SCNSW Supreme Court Judge (retired)Dr Peg DwyerBarrister, Forbes ChambersDr Jane MowllGrief Counsellor, Glebe, NSWProfessor Charles NaylorSenior Forensic Pathologist, QldDr Matthew OrdeSenior Forensic Pathologist,Department of Forensic Medicine, NSWDetective Superintendent Michael Willing4

ASIA PACIFIC CORONERS’ SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2012Silent Witnesses: The place of the coronial system in a civilisedsociety | 20 - 23 NovemberConference Program & Speakers | Friday 23 November 20129.30am | What you get is not necessarily what yousee: Eyewitness memory Dr Helen PatersonLecturer in Forensic Psychology, The University of SydneyA/Professor Richard Kemp Senior Lecturer in ForensicPsychology, University of New South WalesEyewitness testimony is oftenused in court and is one of themost persuasive forms of evidencefor juries. Given the pivotal rolethat eyewitnesses play in trials,it is important to establish whetheror not the juror’s and / or judge’sfaith in these testimonies is warranted. While most of us assumethat our memories of personally witnessed events areaccurate and reliable, this is often not the case.Many psychologists argue thateyewitness memory is not asreliable as the layperson maybelieve. Participants in thispresentation will take part inactivities designed to illustrate thedifficulties faced by eyewitnesseswhich can result in poor reliability of their evidence. We willsummarise psychological research of factors influencingeyewitness testimony to help participants understand thelimitations and vulnerabilities of eyewitness evidence.10.15am | Risk, Mistakes & Safety: The human dimensionProfessor Wendy Hu Professor of Medical Education,School of Medicine, University of Western SydneyMr Steve Linnegar Executive General Manager, Lend LeaseUncertainty and mistakes are anormal part of the human conditionbut can lead to catastrophe. Thissession will focus on problems ofrisk, uncertainty, mistakes and thesystematic problems of protectingourselves from ourselves. The science of “human factors” hasgrown up around the issues of human error, systems failuresand building protections against them into our procedures incomplex and risky activities such as the construction industry,medicine and aviation.Those working in the coronialjurisdiction see the results ofcatastrophic failures. Can we helpprevent them? Professor Wendy Huwill speak on the challenges ofmedical diagnosis and how theyplay out in practice. Mr Steve Linnegar will speak on thepractical means of building a real safety culture in dangerousenvironments.511.45am | Programs in Prison: Pups and Art - Preventingdeaths in custody. A Corrective Services NSW PerspectiveMr Bill Fittler General Manager, Bathurst Correctional CentreThe Pups in Prison program beganas a way for Assistance DogsAustralia to train more guide dogsfor physically disabled people. Thescheme has also proved to reducere-offending behaviour, by givingprisoners skills to assist in theirown rehabilitation.This session will present an overview of statistics and factorsin deaths in custody and the innovative programs beingimplemented to address suicide ideation, therapeutic needs,recidivism and Aboriginal programs.

ASIA PACIFIC CORONERS’ SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2012Silent Witnesses: The place of the coronial system in a civilised society | 20 - 23 NovemberAccommodation Social Program Accompanying Person ToursAmora Jamison Hotel11 Jamison Street, SydneyDeluxe King or Twin Room + 1 breakfast | $289Upgrade to Corner Suite | $40Upgrade to Jamison Club King* | $90Upgrade to Deluxe Park Suite* | $90* Includes Jamison Club accessA block booking at special rates has been made with theAmora Jamison Hotel. Please book your accommodationthrough the Secretariat via the conference website to obtainthese rates. A credit card number is required to secure yourbooking. Delegates will settle the balance of their accounts ondeparture. Accommodation bookings should be made withthe Secretariat before 19 October 2012, as the hotel will releasegroup bookings after this date.Welcome ReceptionTuesday 20 November 2012 | 5.00pm - 7.00pmUtzon Room, Sydney Opera House | Additional guests $85 ppIncluded in the registration fee for registered delegatesConvenor, Magistrate Mary Jerram will officially welcomedelegates at 6pm. Collect your name badge from 3.00 - 4.30pmat the registration desk in the Amora Jamison Hotel and headdown to the Utzon Room at Sydney Opera House for the 2012Conference Welcome Reception. This will be your first opportunityto catch up with colleagues and meet new delegates.Old Coroners’ Court TourThursday 22 November 2012 | 6.15pm | 104 George St, The RocksEnjoy a brief, complimentary tour of the Old Coroners’ Courtimmediately before the Gala Dinner. The Court now housesCraft NSW and is located a short walk from the dinner venue.Gala DinnerThursday 22 November 2012 | 7.00pm | $100 ppHarbourside Room, Museum of Contemporary ArtLocated atop the Museum of Contemporary Art at CircularQuay, this venue provides uninterrupted views across SydneyHarbour, the Opera House and the city skyline and opens ontoan outdoor terrace.The dinner is not included in the registration fee and is anoptional additional event but we encourage all delegates andtheir guests to attend, as the night will be one to rememberwith fine dining, music, entertainment and dancing.6Cockatoo Island TourWednesday 21 November | 9.30am | $40 pp20 minute ferry ride from Circular Quay and backCome and absorb the remarkable convict and maritimehistory of Sydney Harbour's largest island. Once a convictprison and shipbuilding dockyard, Cockatoo Island nowfeatures industrial workshops, prison barracks, undergroundgrain silos, tunnels and two magnificent docks which you willsee on a 1.5 hour guided walking tour. Enjoy a cafe stop or visitthe Bar constructed from recycled shipping containers!Art Gallery of NSW TourThursday 22 November | 9.45am | $35 ppEnjoy a 45 minute guided tour of collection highlights at theArt Gallery of NSW, followed by morning tea in the Gallery Cafe.Bridge ClimbFriday 23 November | Delegates and partners welcome to attendCheck-in 1.30pm | Climb 1.55pm | Return 4.55pmSpecial Conference rate $200.00 pp | Pre-booking is essentialBridge Climb is Sydney’s most sought after attraction -guiding you up the outer span of the arch on catwalks andladders to the summit, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour.The steady incline frees you to focus on fantastic 360 0 viewsof Sydney, east to the ocean, west to the mountains, and citysurrounds. The sense of achievement on reaching the top willremain with you forever!

ASIA PACIFIC CORONERS’ SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2012Silent Witnesses: The place of the coronial system in a civilised society | 20 - 23 NovemberRegister online at www.dcconferences.com.au/apcsc/Online_RegistrationGeneral InformationRegistration Fees Prices are quoted in Australian DollarsFull 3 day registrationWednesday Day onlyThursday Day onlyFriday Day onlyGala DinnerRegistration inclusions:For full 3 day registrantsAdmission to all sessionsConference Satchel and Program HandbookMorning and afternoon teas and luncheson each day of the conference1 ticket to the Welcome ReceptionDay registrant’s inclusionsInclusions as above for the day of registration.Early Bird - Before 1 October 2012APCS Member *Non Member$895 $945$395 $425$395 $425$225 $250$100 $100To register please visit www.dcconferences.com.au/apcsc/Online_Registration* To become an APCS member, please visit www.asiapacificcoroners.org/about_us/membershipDay registration does not include welcome receptionCLE informationAfter 1 October 2012APCS Member*Non Member$945 $995$425 $450$425 $450$250 $275$100 $100Seminars and other CLE activities are no longer accreditedby the Law Society’s MCLE Board. Under new guidelines,if this particular educational activity is relevant to yourimmediate or long term needs in relation to yourprofessional development and practice of the law, thenyou should claim one ‘unit’ for each hour of attendance,refreshment breaks not included.The annual requirement remains unchanged at ten (10)MCLE units each year from 1 April to 31 March.For any queries please contact the Conference Secretariat DC Conferences Pty LtdE apcsc@dcconferences.com.au | P 02 9954 4400 | W www.dcconferences.com.au/apcscGala DinnerThe Gala Dinner is an additional cost but it will be aspectacular night to remember. The cost of the dinner issubsidized to encourage participation and attendance byall delegates. We hope you will come alone or accompanied,as we can assure you of a very special evening.Cancellation PolicyRegistrationIf notification of cancellation is made in writing to theSecretariat prior to 20 October, a full refund will be given(less a AU$110 processing fee). After this date no refund willbe given, however a substitute delegate may be accepted.AccommodationCancellation of hotel bookings should also be made inwriting through the Conference Secretariat. There is noguarantee that cancellations will receive a refund as thehotel reserves the right to charge for the full duration ofthe stay on any rooms cancelled.Payment OptionsPayment may be made via Mastercard or Visa. Payment canalso be made by direct transfer; please quote delegate’ssurname when transferring funds electronically.Account name: Asia Pacific Coroners’ Society Conference 2012BSB: 062151 | Account No: 1032 01267