What is the law when AI makes the ‘decisions’?
A Federal Court ruling that the Australia government’s ‘Robodebt’ system is unlawful shines a much-needed light on what the law actually says.
Published 05 Dec 2019
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From Law School to Laramba
The remote community of Laramba is taking action against the CEO of the Northern Territory Department of Housing with the help of an app developed by MLS JD students.
Published 29 Nov 2019
The 'personality' in artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence and deep learning continue to impact many human industries, would understanding the ‘personality’ within the algorithm make us trust AI more?
Published 19 Nov 2019
Should we work with or turn off AI?
Artificial intelligence is already impacting the way we work – but for the next generation of professionals, human-machine collaboration could be the norm.
Published 18 Nov 2019
Will a computer take your job?
It’s predicted that computers could one day become smarter than humans, but we shouldn’t forget people power in the age of artificial intelligence.
Published 18 Nov 2019
Why does artificial intelligence discriminate?
Combatting bias and creating more inclusive AI is unlikely to succeed unless developers include those people who have been historically excluded or ignored.
Published 18 Nov 2019
What were you thinking?
We are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence for important decisions but we don’t know how those decisions are being made. We urgently need Explainable AI (XAI).
Published 18 Nov 2019
Looks aren't so deceiving: AI could predict your next move from watching your eye gaze
Looks aren’t so deceiving: AI could predict your next move from watching your eye gaze.
Published 18 Nov 2019
Tribute to Sir Zelman Cowen
On 23 October, the Hon Dr Barry Jones AC paid tribute to Rt Hon Sir Zelman Cowen AK GCMG GCVO QC in a speech at the Melbourne Law School's Golden Alumni Reunion.
Published 30 Oct 2019
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
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