ABC News Interview with Dr Erin O'Donnell on Water Trading Rules

Water Law and Policy Specialist Dr Erin O'Donnell from the University of Melbourne, was interviewed by ABC News on the wake of recent proposals from federal environment Minister Sussan Ley.The Environment Minister who represents a regional NSW electorate in the Murray - Darling Basin had argued, that only people who have a "connection to farming" should be allowed to own water in the Murray- Darling Basin. However, in her interview, Dr O’Donnell suggested there has been no evidence that restricting the number of people or type who has access to water market will have impact on the water prices.Listen to full interview here.

Published 29 Oct 2019

Managing The Hidden Water Beneath Our Feet

Decision-makers have significant discretion when it comes to regulating groundwater, but there is too little transparency about how it is used and its effect on the local environment.

Published 23 Oct 2019

The 6th Frontiers in Environmental Law Colloquium - Call for Papers

The annual Frontiers in Environmental Law Colloquium provides a forum for environmental law academics and practitioners to share and discuss their experiences, research and teaching practices.The 6th Frontiers in Environmental Law Colloquium will be held on 13 and 14 February 2020 at UWA in Perth. Proposals are due by 31 October 2019.Further information, here.Abstract proposal form, here.

Published 23 Oct 2019

Law Apps leading the way

Every semester, Melbourne Law School’s JD students are conceiving and designing apps that tackle a range of legal issues – from media law and risk assessment to creating advance care directives for the community.

Published 21 Oct 2019

Legal pop-up teaches technology, innovation and design

MLS alumnus and co-founder of Josef, Sam Flynn, reflects on MLS's first ever Law Tech Design Pop-Up.

Published 26 Sep 2019

Can Contested Carbon Offsets Save Southeast Asia’s Forests?

A closer look at a key component of the region’s fight against the climate crisis. Are the schemes aiming to compensate tropical countries for preserving their forests, in a bid to combat the climate emergency, actually working?

Published 19 Sep 2019

Are water rights hoarders and investors inflating the water market?

The Morrison Government has asked the ACCC to investigate allegations investors are hoarding water rights at the expense of farmers, as the east coast drought continues to ravage farming communities. Horticulture groups have asked Water Resources Minister David Littleproud for a temporary ban on investors buying water and holding on to it for the next year, saying it's inflating water prices.Dr Erin O'Donnell, water law and policy specialist and senior fellow at the University of Melbourne joins RN Breakfast, sharing her insights on this matter.Listen here

Published 12 Sep 2019

Call for Papers - 15th Annual CILIS Islamic Studies Postgraduate Conference

This conference aims to bring together postgraduate students, from around Australia and overseas, who are researching topics relating to Islam.

Published 06 Sep 2019

Insights into global lawyering

Melbourne JD student Philippa Sutherland reflects on her time in the United States as part of the Melbourne elective ‘Global Lawyer’.

Published 03 Sep 2019

International law beyond 185 Pelham Street

Melbourne JD student Ken Zhunwye Kiat reflects on his time in Geneva as part of the Melbourne elective ‘Institutions in International Law’.

Published 14 Aug 2019

The ACCC Digital Platforms Inquiry - An Initial Reaction from the CLEN Director

Published 29 Jul 2019

Melbourne Law School Tax Clinic to benefit community

Unrepresented individuals, small businesses and small not-for-profit organisations can now apply to receive free tax assistance from the Melbourne Law School (MLS) Tax Clinic.

Published 16 Jul 2019

CPI-CLEN Conference 30 April 2019

Dynamic Competition in Dynamic Markets: A Path Forward

Published 03 Jul 2019

A win for students and the community

On Wednesday 29 May, MLS hosted the Law Apps Awards celebrating a semester of hard work by Law Apps JD students. MLS spoke with the winners of the Law Apps Award about their experience of developing a community justice-centred app.

Published 20 Jun 2019

Alumni recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Melbourne Law School congratulates a number of our alumni who were recently recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list. It is a tribute to the dedication and commitment of these members of our community who have worked tirelessly in their fields.

Published 19 Jun 2019

Triple R - Radio Interview

Dr Carolyn Johnston, an expert on medical law and ethics, comments on Victoria's new voluntary assisted dying laws that come into effect this week (at 01:10:43).

Published 18 Jun 2019

Gaire Blunt Scholarship

The Gaire Blunt Scholarship is offered by the Business Law Section of the Law Council of Australia for papers on a topic in the field of competition law.Submission closing date: 5pm, 30 August 2019

Published 13 Jun 2019

MLS Prize Celebration 2019

Melbourne Law School students and recent graduates were recognised for their outstanding achievements at the MLS Prize Celebration this month.

Published 27 May 2019