Annulment Applications in the Local Court & on Appeal
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The right to defend a criminal charge is critical within our justice system. This practical seminar will update you on the law as it relates to the annulment of convictions in the Local Court. It will include a case study demonstrating how to quickly and effectively prepare your evidence, and present a compelling application.I'll be joined by Specialist Technology Lawyer, Rebecca Grant, and we will show you how to draft your application, supporting affidavit and written submissions in under 15 minutes. You will receive a copy of the automated documents, including the written submissions, that you can use in your daily practice.
This seminar is a must-attend for all junior lawyers and for senior practitioners seeking a refresher in this area of criminal law.
A paper and other practical resources will be provided.
About the presenters:
VAUGHAN ROLES
Vaughan Roles has been a solicitor for more than 25 years. He joined Legal Aid NSW in 2007 after working in the private sector doing criminal and family law and prosecuting in domestic violence cases. Vaughan is regarded as a skilful advocate, proficient in the law, persuasive before the bench, and passionate about serving his clients - many of whom have significant intellectual disabilities or major mental health conditions.
Vaughan was the recipient of a Highly Commended nomination for the 2021 Michelle Crowther PSM Excellence in Government Legal Service Award.
Vaughan is a current Councillor with the Law Society of NSW and is a member of the Law Society’s Criminal Law Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Co-Chair of the Court Accessibility Users Group.
Away from work, Vaughan is a season ticket holder for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Sydney Thunder. He has played Blind Cricket for Australia and still represents NSW in the sport.
REBECCA GRANT
Rebecca Grant has been a solicitor for more than 25 years. She has led a specialist Legal Data Intelligence firm helping legal teams transform information from complex, high‑volume digital content pools into defensible insight.
She provides targeted, efficient, and cost‑effective ediscovery and advisory services for litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters.
Date
Tuesday 15 September 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
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