Farah Jadeer

Role transferred from Attorney-General's Department to the Department of Home Affairs following Machinery of Government.

• Engage with stakeholders to collect insights on proposed legislation reform.
• Partner with stakeholders to facilitate comprehensive consultation on Australia's accession to multilateral international conventions.
• Oversee planning and implementation of different initiatives.

• Oversight of Parts 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8 of the Criminal Code 1995.
• Developed advice on the interpretation and extension of key criminal offences to address risks posed by emerging and disruptive technologies.
• Progressed all stages of the legislative reform process with proficiency, covering policy analysis, stakeholder engagement and drafting instructions—leading to the Criminal Code Amendment (Deepfake Sexual Material) Act 2024, and the doxxing offences within the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024.
• Prepared comprehensive briefing packs and provided advice to departmental representatives appearing at Senate Committee hearings on cybercrime legislation and inquiries, ensuring they were well-prepared to navigate complex legislative and policy matters.
• Coordinated cross‑agency input on key tasks, managing competing priorities and ensuring timely, well‑crafted responses.
• Delivered a presentation to participants of the Policy Pacific Champion Program on effective stakeholder engagement within the legislative reform process.

• Reviewed and assessed decisions in accordance with the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Act 2012, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and policy guidelines.
• Conducted legal research and applied governing instruments, Commonwealth and State legislation to evaluate issues.
• Liaised directly with former company directors, insolvency practitioners, and other stakeholders to inform review decisions.
• Conveyed justifications for decisions and reviews to both claimants and agents.
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• Reviewed documentation and evidence to assess claim validity.
• Collaborated with insolvency practitioners and claimants to clarify claim details and requirements.
• Communicated decisions to clients clearly and professionally, adjusting my communication style when necessary.
• Maintained detailed records of claims assessments and outcomes.
• Provided advice to claimants on the status of their claims and potential outcomes.
• Responded promptly to enquiries from claimants concerning the progress of their cases.

• Researched legal issues to support client cases and enhance understanding.
• Attended court hearings to observe proceedings and gain practical legal insights.
• Conducted legal research using various resources.
• Organised case files, documents, notes, and other materials relevant to a case or transaction.
• Participated in client interviews, observed the questioning process and documented information.
• Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.