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Events

Upcoming Events

Events
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With generative artificial intelligence growing in prominence, how might artificial intelligence be used in the drafting of legislation? What are the potential risks and opportunities? Can it work? And, importantly, should it be used?

Past Events

Events
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Section 125 of the Constitution determines the location of the seat of government of the Commonwealth. Following the surrender, on 1 January 1911, of what has become the Australian Capital Territory, s 125 has been little referred to in the decisions of the High Court.

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The Australian Academy of Law and Australian Association of Constitutional Law (WA Chapter) is delighted to host this event, chaired by Professor Sarah Murray Dr Murray Wesson and Dr Paul Burgess will discuss the broad theoretical basis of what the...

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Join Monash Law and the AACL as they partner for the final instalment of the 2021 Change Makers series. About this event The Constitution guarantees legal access to the courts for the purpose of reviewing the lawfulness of government action...

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About this event Join a constitutional law expert on the ground in Canada to explore recent developments in Canadian constitutional law, including: • Federalism and the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Peace, Order and Good Government Power •...

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Join Monash Law and the AACL as they explore relationships between the Australian Constitution and Voice, Treaty and Truth. About this event The Uluru Statement from the Heart calls for Voice, Treaty and Truth. Join Monash Law and the Australian...

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Seminar on two recent cases raising important questions concerning the interface between the Constitution and national security imperatives. About this event Chair The Hon Alan Robertson SC, former Judge of the Federal Court of Australia, President of the Australian Academy...

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Chair: Sandy Thompson QC Presenters: Shipra Chordia and Jeremy Kirk SC When: 7 April 2021 Time: 5:15-6:30pm Venue: Gibbs Room, Qld Bar Association with live webcast

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Constitutional Law 2020 - cases and issues in Constitutional law from 2020 - ONLINE About this event Please join us for the SA Chapter end of year wrap up! If you wish to attend ONLINE (via Microsoft Teams), please use...

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About this Event The AACL is delighted to welcome the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security and the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor, statutory office holders with royal commission powers over national security agencies. As they reach the end of their...

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In the recent case of Love v Commonwealth , in powerful judgments reminiscent of Mabo v Queensland [No 2] , four judges of the High Court declared that Indigenous Australians can never be "aliens" for the purposes of s 51(xix)...

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Description We are privileged to welcome the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Hon Margaret Beazley AC QC, formerly the President of the NSW Court of Appeal, to present an address on the constitutional issues arising out of...

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'The UK Supreme Court and Brexit' seminar is hosted by Australian Association of Constitutional Law and ANU Centre of International and Public Law (CIPL). Speakers: Dr Ryan Goss, ANU Andrew Chapman, Office of General Counsel, AGS About this Event Join...

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The AACL invites you to the "Constitutional Café" for a feast of constitutional issues from 2019. About this Event Hosted by guest Chef the Honourable Justice Kelly, with guest speakers including the Solicitor-General and the Crown Solicitor, the evening promises...

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Private entities sometimes exercise public power or perform governmental functions and often deliver services on behalf of governments. In these situations, complex public law issues concerning control and accountability arise. This seminar examines some of those issues. Dr Catherine Button...

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This event is a special expert panel discussion of the recent decision of the United Kingdom Supreme Court in the Prorogation Case: R (Miller) v Prime Minister; Cherry v Advocate-General for Scotland [2019] UKSC 41. Catch up on the decision...

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The South Australian Chapters of The Council of Australasian Tribunals, The Australian Institute of Administrative Law and The Australian Association of Constitutional Law together invite members and the public to a presentation by Dr Rebecca Ananian-Welsh, University of Queensland followed...

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The Constitutional Centre of Western Australia in conjunction with the Australian Association for Constitutional Law Date: 8 May 2019 Time: 5.45pm (for 6pm start) to 7pm Location: Constitutional Centre of WA, 40 Havelock St, West Perth This seminar will examine...

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The Constitutional Centre of Western Australia in conjunction with the Electoral Regulation Research Network and the Australian Association of Constitutional Law invites you to a twilight seminar. This seminar will explore the implications for legislation regulating political donations after the...

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It is that time of year again! Please join the SA Chapter of the AACL on the red carpet to get all of the exclusives from those in the know at the 2018 end of year event - Constitution! Join...

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Fri 07/08/2015 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Add to your calendar Speaker: The Hon. Justice Daphne Barak-Erez and the Hon. Justice Kenneth Hayne AC QC Description: Please click image to enlarge Venue: Room 920, Level 9, Melbourne Law School...