Eleanor Dickens
Partner •
Brisbane
Investigating fundamentals – conducting investigations for effective outcomes – webinar series
Overview
Conducting a successful investigation is a challenging and often difficult task. Investigators must possess a broad range of skills to effectively conduct an investigation and appropriately manage legal risks and issues that arise during the investigatory process.This online webinar series explores the necessary elements for conducting a legally sound and robust investigation. It also examines emerging legal issues and trends in investigative practices and procedures.
Who should attend
Legal officers
Investigators
Compliance officers
Audit officers.
What we will cover
You’ll develop the core skills required to conduct effective administrative investigations.
Session 1 – Scoping and planning an investigation
Key phases of an investigation
Understanding the legal and regulatory framework
Scoping an investigation and creating an investigation plan
Appointing an investigator.
Session 2 – Conducting an investigation: Managing key legal risks and issues
The application of Legal Professional Privilege
Confidentiality and support issues
Working with the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld)
Managing competing obligations.
Session 3 – Conducting an investigation: Natural justice issues
Natural justice rules
Bias cases
Procedural fairness cases
Key emerging issues, including adverse comments and reputational issues.
Session 4 – Evidence and practical skills
Key issues in gathering evidence
Conducting interviews
Witness statements and affidavits
Assessing and evaluating the evidence.
Session 5 – Concluding an investigation
Preparing the investigation report
Reviewability of investigation reports
Filing, notification and recordkeeping
Closing out an investigation.
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Event Details
Dates: Please register your interest. A webinar series will be scheduled based on a needs basis.
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm (Brisbane AEST)
Location: Online
Cost: Inc GST
$625 per person (complete 5 session series)
Unable to participate in one or more webinars from this series? We will be recording each session and we welcome you to register directly with us for the series. Just let us know which webinar/s you are unable to be a participant.
Further information:
Phone 1800 882 110
email [email protected].
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What our clients say
Investigating fundamentals – conducting investigations for effective outcomes – webinar series
I really enjoyed the webinar format and would be looking to do more in this format. Easy to just log on, do the webinar and then continue at work straight after. I don't think this delivery method took anything away from my learning. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and will be definitely looking at the other courses you offer.
Support when you need it most
As a participant of our program you'll have comfort in knowing that you can depend on us for ongoing support. Whether it be two weeks or two years after the workshop, you can call us at any time for a short, no-cost consultation.
Recommended CPD point allocation: 1 point per webinar (excluding WA).
If this particular educational activity is relevant to your immediate or long term needs in relation to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim one CPD unit for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. Please contact your Professional Body for your state.