
Art as Evidence: The Legacy of the Spinifex People court decision
The Spinifex People's Native Title Determination in 2000 was a landmark moment in Aboriginal land rights.
Meet the speaker
Raelene Webb KC has a national practice specialising in appellate advocacy, native title, mining law, administrative and constitutional law as well as taxation law.
After more than 20 years as a barrister Raelene was appointed as President of the National Native Title Tribunal from 2013-2018. Prior to her appointment Raelene was recognised as one of the leading native title silks in Australia. She has appeared in the High Court in many landmark constitutional and land rights cases and is one of few women to regularly appear to make oral arguments before the High Court.
Raelene is an experienced mediator with national accreditation. She is also a skilled facilitator with many years of experience working with groups around Australia, focusing on collaborative techniques to assist groups in achieving their goals.
With a life-long passion for education, Raelene has taught in advocacy training courses and provided legal training over many years. She has given guest lectures at Australian and Canadian universities.
Raelene is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Law. She was awarded the Law Council of Australia President’s Medal in 2014, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the legal profession in Australia.
Event Partner
This talk is co-presented by Curtin Law School and WA Museum Boola Bardip.

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