Qld: Michael Lavarch to be QUT law dean

AAP General News (Australia)
12-12-2003
Qld: Michael Lavarch to be QUT law dean

BRISBANE, Dec 12 AAP - Former federal Attorney-General Michael Lavarch has been appointed
the new dean of the Queensland University of Technology's law faculty.

For the past two years, Mr Lavarch has been secretary-general of the peak legal professional
body, the Law Council of Australia.

He is currently a member of the Prime Minister's consultation group on section 57 or
the Australian Constitution.

Mr Lavarch served as attorney-general in the Keating government from 1993-96, dealing
with issues including human rights and native title.

"Michael Lavarch has a remarkable blend of professional linkages, managerial experience
and scholarly interests," said QUT vice-chancellor Peter Coaldrake.

"In various roles he has practised law, managed legal policy and legislative change,
and helped regulate the legal profession."

Mr Lavarch, who is also a law graduate of QUT, will take up his appointment as law
faculty dean on March 15.

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