2024 Fiat Justitia Lecture

As we celebrate 60 years of the Law Faculty in 2024, Monash Law is very proud to present the return of the Fiat Justitia Lecture in person for the first time since the pandemic.

We are honoured to present the 2024 Fiat Justitia Lecture by the distinguished speaker and alumnus of Monash, The Hon. Christopher Jessup KC. This address will explore the role of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.

Speaker

The Hon. Christopher Jessup KC, Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security

On 4 February 2021, the Hon. Christopher Jessup KC was appointed as the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security. Dr Jessup's five year appointment commenced from 8 February 2021. Dr Jessup was previously the Acting Inspector-General from 18 January 2021.

Prior to this appointment Dr Jessup was a barrister and then a Judge of the Federal Court. Dr Jessup commenced practice as a barrister at the Victorian Bar in 1975, specialising in employment and industrial law. In 1987, Dr Jessup was appointed Queens Counsel.

In 2006, Dr Jessup was appointed to the Federal Court of Australia. He retired in 2017 and returned to practice as a barrister. Dr Jessup was an Adjunct Professor of Law at Monash University from 2017 to 2020.

Dr Jessup holds a PhD from London University, a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) and LLB (Hons) from Monash University. Dr Jessup also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) from Charles Sturt University.

Fiat Justitia Lecture

Venue: Monash University Law Chambers

Date: Wednesday 8 May 2024

Registrations Open: 5.30pm

Event Time: 6-7pm

Followed by Refreshments

Registration Close Friday 3 May 2024

Convener of the Fiat Justitia Lecture

Professor Marilyn Pittard, Interim Dean, Faculty of Law, Monash University

Patron of the Fiat Justitia Lecture

The Hon. Michael Black AC KC and FAAL, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia 1991-2010

About the Fiat Justitia Lecture

The Fiat Justitia Lecture series features distinguished speakers on topics of Administrative and Public law.

The title of the lecture series comes from the Latin phrase “Fiat justitia ruat caelum” meaning “Let justice be done though the heavens fall”.

Recent Fiat Justitia Lectures and Speakers

2014: The Access to Justice Imperative: Rights, Rationalisation or Resolution – The Hon. Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC, KC Supreme Court of Victoria

2017: Judge Bridlegoose, Randomness and Rationality in Administrative Decision-making – The Hon. Robert French AC, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia 2008-2017

2019: A National Integrity Commission? - The Hon. Stephen Charles AO QC Judge in the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria 1995 – 2006, Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Law, Monash University

2022: Without Fear or Favour - The Hon. Justice Sarah Derrington, Federal Court of Australia

Event Enquiries

Monash Law Marketing and Engagement Team

Email: law-engagement@monash.edu

Phone: 03 9905 2630