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SUMMARY:ANZFSS WA Branch Event - Prehistorical Forensics
DESCRIPTION:Ötzi the Iceman is an individual who lived\, travelled\, and was murdered in the Alps during the European Copper Age about 5300 years ago. The naturally mummified body was recovered in 1991\, with forensic techniques subsequently applied to determine how Ötzi became deceased. In this presentation\, Edda Guareschi will outline the life history\, death and the environment of Ötzi revealed through forensic investigation\, with considerations on the current related research and the ethics of public display of human bodies in museums. \nEdda Guareschi is a MD and the curator of Ötzi the Iceman\, housed at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano\, in the Italian Alps. Specialised in Forensic Pathology and Legal Medicine with a MSc in Forensic Anthropology and a PhD in Forensic Taphonomy\, Edda has been holding a honorary position at Murdoch University (WA\, Australia) since 2018. Before moving to Australia\, Edda worked as a forensic pathologist and anthropologist for 19 years. Since 2022\, Edda has been collaborating\nwith the Western Australian Museum as a Research Associate\, studying skeletal collections. \nDate & Time: Wedneday 6th May 2026. Refreshments and networking from 5.30pm\, seminar commencing 6.00pm \nVenue: Exhibition Space\, Ground Floor Building 500\, Curtin University Bentley Campus
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-wa-branch-event-prehistorical-forensics/
LOCATION:Exhibition Space\, Curtin University Building 500\, Level 1\, Building 500\, Curtin University\, Kent St\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260512T210000
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SUMMARY:SA Branch May 2026 Meeting - Forensic Application of Apple Health Data
DESCRIPTION:The SA Branch of ANZFSS Welcomes Dr Luke Jennings\, Lecturer in Digital Forensics at Flinders University to present a presentation on the Forensic Application of Health Data. \nHealth Data from phones and smart watches is becoming increasingly important in capturing actions\, behaviours and biometric records in real world investigations. Drawing on extensive experience including from a fatal collision that happened in Daylesford (Victoria)\, Luke will show how step counts\, expended energy\, heart rate\, and glucose levels inform investigators and medical examiners. We will also discuss how health data can inform sleep analysis and\, how it can contain detailed information of locations\, timezones and other associated devices – a treasure trove for forensic digital examiners. \nDr Luke Jennings holds a PhD on the Forensic Applications of Apple Health Data\, from the University of Adelaide. Prior to being appointed at Flinders\, Luke has worked as a senior digital forensic scientist at Digital Forensic Sciences Australia Pty Ltd\, working on over 100 cases\, many concerned with health data records. \n 
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/sa_may_2026/
LOCATION:Flinders University\, Festival Plaza\, Adelaide\, Station Road\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,South Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="SA Branch":MAILTO:sabranch@anzfss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T203000
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SUMMARY:Household dust\, soil and leather - exploring new avenues for forensic science genetics research
DESCRIPTION:Event Details📅 Date: 20th May 2026🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM🕖 Talk Starts: 7:00 PM📍 Location: 1PSQ\, Western Sydney University\, Room 1.5.39\, Parramatta City Campus \n\nSpeakerAssociate Professor Kelly MeiklejohnWestern Sydney University \nDr. Kelly Meiklejohn is an Associate Professor in Forensic Science at Western Sydney University. Prior to joining WSU\, she was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit at the FBI Laboratory and spent nearly eight years as an academic at North Carolina State University. Her research focuses on applying advanced genetics and genomics approaches to recover information from challenging forensic samples and previously overlooked biological evidence. She completed her PhD at the University of Wollongong\, studying forensically important Australian flesh flies. \n\nAbout the TalkBiological materials such as blood\, saliva\, bone\, teeth\, and hair are central to both human and wildlife forensic investigations. However\, forensic scientists are often faced with limited and highly degraded DNA. \nIn this talk\, Dr. Meiklejohn will explore innovative genomics approaches that allow scientists to extract meaningful information even from highly compromised samples. Topics will include: \n\nHousehold dust as a source of human DNA\nEnvironmental DNA (eDNA) analysis from geological evidence\nRevealing historical insights from medieval parchments using DNA\n\nThis presentation highlights how cutting-edge genomics is expanding the boundaries of forensic science and enabling new ways to interpret complex biological evidence. \n\nJoin us for an engaging evening exploring how modern genomics is transforming forensic investigations. \nThis will be a hybrid event. \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82741927541
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/household-dust-soil-and-leather-exploring-new-avenues-for-forensic-science-genetics-research/
LOCATION:Western Sydney University  1PSQ Parramatta City Campus (Peter Shergold Building)  Room 1.5.39\, Western Sydney University 1PSQ Parramatta City Campus (Peter Shergold Building) Room 1.5.39\, Parramatta\, Australia
CATEGORIES:New South Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260528T180000
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SUMMARY:New Identification Perspectives with Forensic Genetic Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:The ANZFSS Queensland Branch is pleased to present our May seminar.\n\nFor more than two decades forensic science took a targeted approach of typing relatively small panels of short tandem repeat (STR) markers coupled with capillary electrophoresis for human identification purposes. This approach generally has been highly effective and has been adopted worldwide. However\, it has limitations such as sensitivity of detection\, particularly with highly degraded DNA samples\, resolution power only for direct comparisons and kinship analyses typically with first degree relationships. Additionally\, many investigative leads cannot be developed if the source of forensic biological evidence or a first degree relative of unidentified human remains is not in current government-maintained DNA databases. The advent of massively parallel sequencing (MPS) and dense single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) analyses greatly extends human identification capabilities. \nIndeed\, MPS coupled with forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) overcomes many of the limitations of STR typing\, such as generation of usable DNA profiles from highly degraded samples and kinship associations as distant as 7th to 9th degree relatives. To establish potential kinship relationships\, dense SNP data are searched against a database(s) of reference samples from consented volunteers. Associations are made primarily on identity-by-descent (IBD) segment analysis in which homologous chromosomal regions are measured in centimorgans (cMs)\, with the amount and total size of shared segments serving as indicators of genetic relationships. Larger shared segments typically signify closer kinship\, while smaller shared segments indicate more distant relationships. Thus\, FGG by searching for near and distant relatives and the increased sensitivity of detection offered by MPS greatly expands the range of cases in which DNA evidence can generate investigative leads. \nWith these capabilities there is a need to go beyond predominantly human-centered workflows and limited hypothesis testing and instead embrace automation and capabilities to reason consistently\, transparently\, and at scale over increasingly complex genetic\, genealogical\, and contextual information. Artificial intelligence (AI) will be an enabling layer which is particularly suited for FGG as a computational decision-support system(s) that structures\, prioritizes\, and documents reasoning over genetic associations\, genealogical structures\, and investigative context during identity hypothesis development. Properly designed AI-enabled systems offer a path to sustainably scaling FGG while supporting scientific rigor. Lastly\, the incorporation of FGG and AI into operational laboratories and investigative agencies requires governance mechanisms that ensure transparency\, accountability\, privacy protection\, and human oversight. \nFeatured Speaker: Professor Bruce Budowle\nDr. Budowle worked at the FBI’s Laboratory Division for 26 years and at Center for Human Identification at the University of North Texas Health Science Center for 13 years. He has published more than 750 articles and testified in well over 300 criminal cases in the areas of molecular biology\, population genetics\, statistics\, quality assurance\, and forensic biology. He continues research and work in the areas of forensic genomics (particularly in forensic genetic genealogy) and contributes to supporting humanitarian efforts via human identification. He currently is a visiting professor at the University of Helsinki and a consultant with Othram\, Inc.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/new-identification-perspectives-with-forensic-genetic-genealogy/
LOCATION:39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, 39 Kessels Road\, Coopers Plains\, Brisbane\, 4108\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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SUMMARY:ANZFSS SA Dinner at the Zoo featuring Superintendent James Down
DESCRIPTION:The ANZFSS SA Branch cordially invites guests to a three course sit down dinner in the Fig Tree Function Centre at Adelaide Zoo on Wednesday 17 June (6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start). \nAs well as enjoying dinner with friends\, between courses Superintendent James Down from South Australia Police\, currently in charge of the Forensic Services Branch will join us to deliver a presentation entitled ‘Leadership\, Forensics and Wellbeing: A Personal and Professional Journey’. \n\nMembers will be treated to the 3 course dinner at a subsidised price of just $60! Non-members can also attend at a cost of $120. Drinks will be available at own expense. Between courses Superintendent Down will deliver his presentation.\n\n\n\nSo we know numbers bookings must be made by Sunday May 31 2026. Bookings can be made at the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1581436\n\n\nDietary requirements can be advised to our treasurer Kerryn Mason – masonkerryn@gmail.com\n\n\nWe hope to see you at the Zoo!
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/anzfss-sa-dinner-at-the-zoo-featuring-superintendent-james-down/
LOCATION:Adelaide Zoo\, Plane Tree Drive\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General,South Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260618T183000
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SUMMARY:Embedding Trauma-Informed Practice to Strengthen Wellbeing in Forensic Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:The ANZFSS Queensland Branch is pleased to present our June seminar. \nThis presentation examines why trauma-informed practices are needed in forensic education and how it can better support learning\, wellbeing and resilience in high-stress professional environments. In forensic settings\, personnel are routinely exposed to traumatic material\, yet training often remains content-driven\, instructor-led and insufficiently responsive to the individual needs of learners. \nDrawing on research into the integration of trauma-informed pedagogy in forensic training\, the presentation highlights gaps in current practice and explores how psychologically safer\, more inclusive teaching approaches can enhance engagement\, retention and performance. It will outline key findings and practical recommendations for embedding trauma-informed practice in forensic organisations\, offering a timely and relevant approach to strengthening both educational outcomes and workforce wellbeing. \nFeatured Speaker: Linda Harrod-Eagles \nLinda Harrod-Eagles is a Senior Forensic Trainer with the Queensland Police Service and has more than 25 years of experience across policing\, forensic investigation and education. Her expertise is underpinned by qualifications in justice\, policing\, forensic investigation\, training and assessment\, education\, humanities\, and guidance and counselling\, together with registration with the Australian Counselling Association. \nHer research focuses on trauma-informed pedagogy\, mental health strategies and psychotherapy\, particularly in supporting wellbeing in forensic organisations. In 2026\, her work was published in the Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences and contributed to a wellbeing toolkit supporting approximately 4\,000 forensic personnel across England and Wales.
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/embedding-trauma-informed-practice-to-strengthen-wellbeing-in-forensic-workplaces/
LOCATION:QPS Headquarters\, 200 Roma Street Brisbane\, 200 Roma Street\, Brisbane\, Qld\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260624T173000
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SUMMARY:WA Branch Seminar - The Parcel Post Puzzle: Prosecution to Prevention in Illicit Drug Importation
DESCRIPTION:Australian law enforcement remains in a constant arms race with organised crime to detect and disrupt illicit drug imports. In this presentation\, AFP Crime Scene Investigator Felicity Pagan shares a case study involving nine parcel post items sent from Europe to addresses across Australia\, culminating in an operation that led to the arrest and prosecution of two foreign nationals in Perth. Australian Federal Police Forensics applied DNA\, fingerprint and handwriting analysis to link parcels\, identify multiple offenders and generate intelligence shared with international partners. The study highlights both the benefits and challenges of expanding forensic practice beyond local court proceedings to support the disruption of transnational organised crime networks domestically and offshore. Please note that this presentation will not be recorded due to sensitive content. \nFelicity Pagan commenced her career in Canberra as a forensic biologist\, gaining ten years of specialist experience before transitioning to National Crime Scenes and relocating to Melbourne in 2019. Felicity has contributed to a broad spectrum of state based and national forensic investigations\, including criminal paternity\, disaster victim identification\, counter terrorism\, and illicit drug importation. She has also undertaken several international deployments\, conducting forensic examinations in Canada and Colombia. She is currently based at AFP’s Western Command / Perth. \n  \nDate & Time: Wednesday 24th June 2026. Refreshments and networking from 5.30pm\, seminar commencing 6.00pm \nVenue: Exhibition Space\, Ground Floor Building 500\, Curtin University Bentley Campus \n 
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/the-parcel-post-puzzle/
LOCATION:Exhibition Space\, Curtin University Building 500\, Level 1\, Building 500\, Curtin University\, Kent St\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260722T180000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Uncertainty in Digital Forensic Investigations
DESCRIPTION:Navigating uncertainty in one of the most extensive digital forensic investigations in modern sports history \n\n📅 Date: 22nd July 2026\n🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM\n🕖 Talk Starts: 7:00 PM\n📍 Location: UTS RESHub\, Tower Building (CB01.05.007) \nRSVP 17th July 2026 \n\n\nOur Speakers\n\nDr Julian Broséus\nDr Julian Broséus joined the UTS Centre for Forensic Science following eight years with the World Anti-Doping Agency\, where he led global investigations into doping and corruption\, uncovered systemic data manipulation\, and provided expert testimony in high-stakes regulatory cases. His work focuses on forensic intelligence\, data analytics\, and digital forensic reconstruction. \nDr Elénore Ryser\nDr Elénore Ryser specialises in digital forensic science\, with research focusing on the role of uncertainty across the forensic process. Her work explores how digital evidence is generated\, evaluated\, and communicated\, including the interpretation of geolocation data from mobile devices. \n\n\nAbout the Talk\n\nThis talk explores one of the most extensive digital forensic investigations in modern sports history\, focusing on the challenges of analysing and reconstructing manipulated data within a laboratory information management system (LIMS). \nThe investigation involved advanced alteration and deletion of laboratory test results and associated data\, requiring the integration of digital forensic science\, forensic intelligence\, and complex legal assessment to authenticate digital traces and interpret findings. \nA key theme of the talk is the role of uncertainty in digital forensic science\, from the generation of traces through to the interpretation and communication of findings. The talk will highlight how these uncertainties influence forensic processes and the translation of highly technical results into enforceable outcomes impacting large numbers of individuals. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging evening examining how digital forensic techniques are applied in complex\, high-stakes investigations. \n\n\nSpaces are limited – Get your tickets by Friday 17th July! \nThis is a free event for Students!
URL:https://anzfss.org.au/event/navigating-uncertainty-in-digital-forensic-investigations/
LOCATION:UTS RESHub\, 1/15 Broadway\, Tower Building\, CB01.05.007\,\, Ultimo\, New South Wales\, 2007\, Australia
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