Kylie Walsh
Principal
Russell Kennedy
Russell Kennedy Principal Kylie Walsh is a litigation lawyer with nearly 20 years’ experience. She specialises in prosecutions, enforcement hearings, disciplinary hearings and reviews of administrative decisions (merits and judicial review). Kylie’s clients include major government departments and regulators. Kylie was previously a member of Victoria Police and spent two years as a police prosecutor prosecuting summary and indictable offences. Kylie leads the delivery of Russell Kennedy’s highly regarded Advanced Government Investigations training program.
SESSIONS
Day 2
11:10
Panel Discussion: Navigating Civil Penalty Proceedings: Strategies and practical considerations for effective enforcement
How do the differing environments impact the management of the cases, the approach of judges, and the ultimate case outcomes?
What are the tangible differences between mounting these proceedings in federal vs. state courts?
Lessons learned and recommendations for regulators
What tips, strategies, or recommendations should their legal teams share with others considering (or required to undertake) civil penalty actions
What pitfalls should be avoided?
How can future cases be better prepared to ensure smoother processes and improved results?
Moderator: Kylie Walsh, Principal, Russell Kennedy
Panellists:The Honourable John Eric Middleton AM KC, Senior Advisor, DLA Piper
Matthew Peckham, Barrister, Victorian Bar (lead author of Civil Penalties in Australia (2025, LexisNexis)
Peter Tziotis, Deputy General Counsel, Investigations Support & Prosecutions, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA VIC)