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Monthly Archives: March 2013
Next CPD Event – Unpaid Work Experience: A Legal Challenge
A recent study commissioned by the Fair Work Ombudsman has highlighted a growing trend for job-seekers to perform unpaid work in order to gain experience and improve their employability. Such arrangements, often called internships, are becoming an accepted pathway into many professions – including the law. But are they lawful, especially under the federal Fair […]
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Expert Panel Report on Asylum Seekers usurps policy deliberation
In this post, Associate Professor Alexander Reilly explains the most recent report from the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee recommending the passing of the the Migration Amendment (Unauthorised Maritime Arrivals and Other Measures) Bill 2012 (UMA Bill). He argues that it confirms the Expert Panel Report on Asylum Seekers has usurped proper policy deliberation. In late February, […]
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UPCOMING EVENT: The President and Congress: Separation of Powers in the United States of America
The Adelaide Law School and the Australian Association of Constitutional Law are proud to host: The President and Congress: Separation of Powers in the United States of America Although the framers of Australia’s Constitution adopted many features of the United States Constitution, they rejected the separation of legislative and executive power in favor of responsible […]
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End of the Line for Police ‘Line-ups’ in South Australia?
A number of recent South Australian Bills have proposed changes to evidence law that would allow idenitity evidence to be admitted to court when it has been obtained other than through a live line-up. Adelaide Law School’s Kellie Toole considers whether the proposed changes balance the imperatives of ensuring the defendant’s right to a fair trial and […]
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‘Some Problems with Extra-Judicial Pronouncements on the Law’ – Seminar by Dr John Gava
Dr John Gava, Associate Professor of Adelaide Law School is presenting a half day session at the ‘All SA Courts Inter-Courts Judicial Development Day on 7 June 2012. The title of the seminar is ‘Some Problems with Extra-Judicial Pronouncements on the Law’.
Corporate Law Teachers’ Association Conference
In February three of our Corporate Law teachers; Associate Professor Christopher Symes, Dr Suzanne LeMire and Beth Nosworthy attended the annual Corporate Law Teachers’ Association conference hosted by the Centre for Commercial Law at ANU College of Law. The conference theme on Progressive Possibilities provided an opportunity for examining alternative visions for regulation that promote […]
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Next CPD Event – Social Media: Communication and consequences in a global networked environment
Over 55% of the Australian population now uses Facebook for business, entertainment, personal communication and sharing with friends and family, with the total number of Facebook users globally exceeding one billion. However, as with any communications medium, as users are learning to adapt and evolve in the online environment they inevitably encounter legal problems, including […]
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Think Design, Deliver and undertake to stick to it! Planning reform in South Australia
Paul Leadbeter has observed plenty of reviews of the state’s planning laws. This year, the Planning Minister announced another period of review in the area. In this post, Paul reflects on the importance of meaningful community consultation for the review’s success. One of the few benefits of growing old disgracefully is that if you hang […]
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Congratulations to Nicole Lederer and Beth Nosworthy
Adelaide Law School’s Dean is very pleased to announce that two colleagues have now had good news on their PhDs. Nicole Lederer’s PhD on comparative affirmative action systems has been approved by the Examiners and she is in the final days of completing the paperwork. We have been privileged to have Nicole with us and […]
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First year induction day welcome to new students
On 1 March 2013 the Adelaide Law School welcomed its new Law students with the First Year Induction Day. The morning started with a welcome by the Dean of Law, Professor John Williams, followed by their preliminary lecture in Foundations of Law. The next three lectures covered the practicalities of the Law School experience. The […]
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