The Asian Law Centre (ALC) is devoted to the development of our understanding of Asian law and legal systems.
ALC commenced activities in 1985 and is the first and largest centre of its type in Australia. The Centre has pioneered extensive programs of teaching and research on the laws and legal systems of a wide range of countries and jurisdictions in the Asian region, including Japan, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, Islamic law and Timor Leste. Its work and engagement activities have also included Korea, Thailand, Laos and the Philippines.
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Podcast - Asian Law Voices
Presents interviews with an array of expert voices on legal issues throughout Asia, covering the law and its myriad connections with politics, culture, art, society and the everyday.
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Asian Legal Conversations
News and blog items that discuss country- and territory-specific issues from a range of sources.
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Australian Journal of Asian Law
A forum for debate for scholars and professionals concerned with the laws and legal cultures of Asia.
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ALC Briefing Paper Series
The Asian Law Centre publishes a series of Briefing Papers, which aims to increase understanding of current legal issues arising in the legal systems of Asian countries.