Seminar on International Parental Child Abduction and the Hague Convention

We warmly welcome ILA members, students, legal practitioners, academics, and anyone interested in international law to attend this free seminar and networking evening to celebrate our second year of operation.

At the seminar, experts will discuss their work on cases involving the abduction by parents of children from Australia to overseas. They will explain how the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction applies in these situations, and outline the role of International Social Service Australia when abductions occur. The seminar will conclude with an audience Q&A.

- Charissa Chong, Senior Lawyer, International Social Service Australia (ISS)

- Amelia McDermott, Social Worker, ISS

-Naomi Bellingham, Senior Legal Policy Adviser, Federation of Community Legal Centres (Victoria)

After the seminar, join us for informal networking drinks!

ILA members are then invited to continue the evening with dinner at The Met, where we will discuss Victorian Chapter plans for 2026 and connect with fellow members.

• 5:30pm – Registration
• 6:00pm – 7:00pm – Seminar & Q&A
• 7:00pm – 7:30pm – Networking drinks
• 8:00pm – ILA member dinner at The Met (pay-your-own)

We look forward to celebrating with you and closing the year with thoughtful discussion, collaboration, and community.

• Seminar: Free & open to all – registration required
• Dinner: ILA members only – food & drinks at bar prices , please email [email protected] to confirm attendance.

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