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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Perspectives on the recognition of Indigenous Australians in the Commonwealth Constitution
On 29 May, Associate Professor Alex Reilly from the Adelaide Law School joined the South Australian Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement, Khatija Thomas, and Professor Elizabeth Handsley of Flinders University in an Australian Association of Constitutional Law seminar considering the You Me Unity Expert Panel proposal for the recognition of Indigenous Australians in the Commonwealth Constitution. […]
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‘Images of Justice’ Photographic Competition
The University of Adelaide law School in conjunction with Art and Heritage Collections is proud to announce the inaugural photographic competition for 2012. The Adelaide Law School invites entrants to explore the broad theme of ‘Images of Justice’. The competition’s principal sponsor is Lipman Karas. The competition is a great opportunity for amateur and professional […]
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Remembering Koowarta v Bjelke-Petersen
On 11 May, Alex Reilly participated in a Symposium at the Melbourne Law School to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Koowarta v Bjelke-Petersen (1982) 153 CLR 16. Koowarta was of great significance in relation to the interpretation of the external affairs power. The Commonwealth Aboriginal Land Fund Commission (ALFC) brought a pastoral lease on the […]
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Adelaide Law School Learning and Teaching Report 2011
The 2011 Annual Teaching Reports includes information about teaching and learning research, publication and presentations made by members of our Adelaide Law School academic community. For many years Adelaide Law School has been committed to excellence in learning and teaching. We hope students, academics, members of the legal professional and broader community will enjoy reading […]
Adelaide Law School academic to speak at International Humanitarian Law Seminar
As part of the Law Week activities, Professor Susan Breau from Flinders University and Associate Professor Captain Dale Stephens RAN of Adelaide University will be conducting a seminar on aspects of International Humanitarian Law at Finlaysons (Level 12 Boardroom, 81 Flinders Street, Adelaide) on Thursday, 24 May 2012, from 5.30-7.45pm. Professor Breau Susan will address […]
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South Australia finally moves to establish an Independent Commissioner Against Corruption
Earlier this month (May 2012), the South Australian Weatherill Labor Government introduced a Bill to establish an Independent Commissioner Against Corruption. This is a move that had been opposed by the Rann Government for years. Gabrielle Appleby explores the change in policy, before looking to the Bill itself. She focuses on the extent to which […]
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Trip to Canberra: Courts Legislation Amendment (Judicial Complaints) Bill 2012 and Judicial Misbehaviour and Incapacity (Parliamentary Commissions) Bill 2012
Last week, John Williams and Suzanne Le Mire appeared before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee to give evidence in support of the Adelaide Law School’s submission on the Courts Legislation Amendment (Judicial Complaints) Bill 2012 and Judicial Misbehaviour and Incapacity (Parliamentary Commissions) Bill 2012. Suzanne explains the submission, and what happened at the […]
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New technology drives reform in SA court rooms
The South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) is calling for submissions on a revamp of evidence laws in the wake of an increasing reliance on new technology. In a paper issued today by SALRI, the Institute asks whether certain provisions in the South Australian Evidence Act 1929 which are outdated and have no further use […]
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Australian Human Rights Commissioner Highlights Serious Concerns in Australia’s Performance
On Monday morning (7 May 2012) Cathy Branson QC, the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, gave a guest lecture to the Human Rights Law students at the Adelaide Law School. Cathy began by explaining the constitutional position and international classification of the Commission – while technically it is part of the Executive, it […]
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Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in our Constitution: Three Perspectives
The South Australian Chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law is proud to host Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in our Constitution – Three Perspectives On 19 January 2012, the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples delivered its report to the Commonwealth Government. The Report […]
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