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Events

Upcoming Events

Events
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Please join us for a free, online seminar organised by the WA chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law, exploring the ongoing repercussions of the High Court’s decision in NZYQ v Minister of Immigration [2023] HCA 37; that indefinite...

Past 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?

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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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Join the South Australian Chapter of the AACL for Constitutional Law’s “Night of Nights” Constitutional Law Movie Night* A series of short presentations on 2022 and 2023 Constitutional Law cases *No actual movies will be showing Features may include: “...

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Australian Association of Constitutional Law South Australian Chapter Adelaide Law School, University of Adelaide Public Law and Policy Research Unit BOOK LAUNCH The Australian Constitution and National Identity Edited by Anna Olijnyk and Alexander Reilly Recent constitutional controversies raise issues...

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Dr Anne Carter, University of Adelaide Dr Janina Boughey, University of New South Wales Drawing on their recent award-winning journal article , Dr Boughey and Dr Carter will analyse and critique the rationales for and implications of this approach, and...

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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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Featuring discussion of this significant High Court case by: Michael Wait SC, Solicitor-General for South Australia Cornelia Koch, University of Adelaide Stephen McDonald SC, Hanson Chambers (SA Bar) chaired by Azaara Perekath, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (SA)...

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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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The South Australian Chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law invites you to a seminar: Fiona McDonald, Public Law Section, Crown Solicitor’s Office reports on her post-graduate research in Europe with an introduction and commentary by Justice Chris Bleby...

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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...