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Cycling and the Law
In an article published in the UNSW Law Journal, Dr Adam Webster (with Associate Professor Gabrielle Appleby, UNSW Law School) examine the way in which law regulates cycling. Click here to for a copy of the article. Introduction There is a strong connection between those associated with the law and cycling. It is possible to […]
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Public Lecture ‘Europe’s response to the refugee crisis: legal foundations and political limitations to a fair solution’
The Adelaide Law School invites you to attend a free public lecture presented by Prof. Friedemann Kainer titled ‘Europe’s response to the refugee crisis: legal foundations and political limitations to a fair solution’. Date: Thursday 9 June 2016 Time: 2:00-3:00pm Venue: Level 5, Ligertwood Building.The University of Adelaide North Terrace campus Bookings: Please register your […]
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UK Study Tour – April 2016 – Final Day
Last day: Alissa Bishop-Thorpe, Rhiannon Grosse and Lucy Roberts We began the day with a seminar led by expert in Scottish politics, Alan Convery. During the session, Alan gave us interesting insight into the issues that are affecting the current political climate in Scotland. The two major topics discussed were the rise of the Scottish […]
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Enter the Adelaide Law School Photographic Competition – Images of Justice ‘a Portrait’
The Adelaide Law School in conjunction with primary sponsors Lipman Karas are pleased to invite you to enter the 2016 Images of Justice Photographic Competition. This year the competition challenges entrants to explore the concept of justice through “a portrait”. The competition brings together students, professional photographers and members of the general public, in the […]
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UK Study Tour – 19 / 20 April
The morning started off bright and early, leaving the peacefulness of Cambridge behind to venture out to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. Although most were not looking forward to the eight-hour bus ride ahead, it was difficult to resist the scenic views of England’s countryside. To keep ourselves entertained, we took part in voting in our very […]
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Sharing and Learning Through International Collaboration in Secured Transactions Law
Associate Professor David Brown, Co-Director of ROCIT, last month assisted the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA), which administers the Personal Property Securities Register, in knowledge-sharing about Australia’s experience of introducing a new system of secured transactions law with a senior delegation from the Kenyan government. Kenya, like many jurisdictions around the world, is considering reform […]
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2 May 2016: Re-launch of the Irene Watson Lounge
Please join the Adelaide Law School for morning tea on Monday, 2 May 2016 to re-launch the Irene Watson Lounge. The guest of honour will be Professor Irene Watson who will be unveiling a photo to honour this occasion. The Adelaide Law School is proud to announce that 6 of their Aboriginal students will be […]
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UK Study Tour – April 2016 – Monday 18 April
Today’s session began with one of Adelaide University’s Alumni, Dr Stephanie Palmer, who spoke to us at the Institute of Criminology at the University of Cambridge. As a constitutional specialist, Stephanie offered the group an analysis into the interactions between British domestic law and European international organisations. Stephanie’s presentation focused on the British constitution and […]
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FactCheck: does ASIC already have the powers of a royal commission and more?
Labor has promised to set up a Royal Commission into the banking sector if elected. The Government says this is unnecessary: ASIC already has the powers of a Royal Commission. In this article for The Conversation, Anna Olijnyk explains the differences between ASIC’s powers and those of a Royal Commission. Click here to read Anna’s […]
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