Conference
Tarun Khaitan Publications
Published works by Centre for Employment and Labour Relations Law member Professor Tarun Khaitan.
Research Projects
List of research projects currently undertaken by the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness.
Events
The Institute for International Law and the Humanities holds a number of events every year, including seminars, workshops, conferences and other research activities. You can view current and past activities of the Institute here.
Events
The Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies hosts a series of conferences, workshops, seminars and events on Australian and International public law matters throughout the academic year.
"The ship has reached the shore" A New agreement on marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction
Co-hosted with the Institute of International Law and the Humanities (IILAH), Melbourne Law School, the panel discussed the implication of the new international agreement under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction.The seminar was held at Melbourne Law School on Monday 20 March 2023.A lever and a place to stand: Extraterritorial jurisdiction as a tool for implementing international environmental law. Presented by Prof Lydia Slobodian, on 17 March 2023
Illegality: Pleading, Proof and Presumptions
Presented by Professor William Swadling,Oxford University, United KingdomUntil the decision of the United Kingdom Supreme Court in Patel v Mirza, an exception to the defence of illegality to claims in... 8 Aug 2019 1:00 pm - 8 Aug 2019 2:00 pm
Should the Courts be Pragmatic when Deciding Commercial Contract Cases? A Study of Practical Benefit
Presented by Dr Mark Giancaspro, The University of Adelaide, South AustraliaWilliams v Roffey Bros & Nicholls (Contractors) Ltd [1991] 1 QB 1 is one of the most controversial decisions in the mode... 8 Aug 2019 1:00 pm - 8 Aug 2019 2:00 pm
Work in Franchises: Searching for Solutions at the Regulatory Frontier
The recent underpayment scandals that have engulfed 7-Eleven, Domino’s Pizza and other well-known franchises have generated significant public concern and substantial law reform.
Contractual Discretion
Presented by Professor Jason Varuhas, Melbourne Law SchoolContracts often confer discretionary powers on one party to the contract which, when exercised, may affect not only their own interests but al... 16 May 2019 6:30 pm - 16 May 2019 7:30 pm
Associates
The Centre for Media and Communications Law works with associates from Melbourne Law School and external research partners.
News
New items and podcasts by members of the Health, Law and Emerging Technologies team.
Mark Burton
Academic profile of Associate Professor Mark Burton, Melbourne Law School
Florence Seow
Academic profile of Dr Florence Seow, Melbourne Law School
Rebecca Nelson
Academic profile of Associate Professor Rebecca Nelson, Melbourne Law School
Employee Happiness and Labour Law
Job satisfaction has been a recurrent theme in popular media for many years. Yet its promotion through the regulation of the workplace remains elusive. This project researched 'workplace happiness', and how work councils in Europe might provide one manner in which this objective could be implemented in a concrete way.
Administrative Justice in China
This project is undertaking the first systematic examination of the three mechanisms underpinning administrative justice in China and their interaction: administrative litigation, administrative review and letters and visits.
China's version of ChatGPT has finally been made public. But will censorship limit its power?
Read about China's version of ChatGPT has finally been made public. But will censorship limit its power?
End of Life
Health Law and Ethics Network members with research expertise in end of life, including voluntary assisted dying, conscientious objection, and advanced care directives.
About
The Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society (CILIS) commenced activities in 2013 and is devoted to the study of Indonesian law and Islamic legal studies.
Melbourne Forum
Information, news and seminars from the annual Melbourne Forum on Constitution Building in Asia and the Pacific, organised by the Constitution Transformation Network and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.
Reshaping Employment Discrimination Law: Towards Substantive Equality at Work?
This project examined the effect of new industrial provisions and the interaction of the overall system of employment discrimination laws in both providing legal redress for discriminatory harms at work in Australia, and in contributing to systemic change towards equality in relations at work.
