03
Dec
“WHEN TO SIT IN JUDGMENT” – Applications for recusal on the ground of apprehended bias
In this free public event, The Hon Justice Shane Doyle, Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the Court of Appeal will speak on applications for a recusal on the ground of apprehended bias, with a particular focus on the duty to sit.
Commentary will be provided by The Hon Justice Glenn Martin AM Senior Judge Administrator of the Supreme Court of Queensland, followed by a Q&A session.
The event will be chaired by The Hon Justice John Bond, Queensland Court of Appeal.
21
Nov
FELLOW AND A FRIEND SEMINAR – "From the Beginning: Constitutional Preambles and Interpretation"
NOTE NEW VENUE: State Solicitor’s Office Level 23, David Malcolm Justice Centre 28 Barrack Street, PERTH
06
Nov
30
Oct
2025 AAL Annual Patron's Address
The Chief Justice of Victoria, the Hon Richard Niall, will have as his theme the use and misuse of statistics and quantification in relation to the work of the courts. The title of his address is Lessons in Mathematics.
30
Oct
20
Oct
Australian Academy of Science / Australian Academy of Law 2025 Joint Symposium
The Al revolution is rapidly transforming everyday life, but what impact does this new technology have in the practice of science and in the practice of law? What are the opportunities, challenges and ethical implications of the use of Al within these fields?
Join the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Law for our annual joint symposium, where an expert panel of scientists and legal professionals will explore these questions.
We will be joined by The Hon Chief Justice Lucy Mccallum FAAL (Chair), along with expert panel members including Professor Jeannie Paterson FAAL, Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics at the University of Melbourne, Professor Will Bateman FAAL who leads research projects on the regulation of Al at the Australian National University Law School, and Professor Toby Walsh FAA FTSE who is a leading researcher in artificial intelligence.
“What’s Wrong With AI Judges?”
2nd September, 2025
5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Here are the two papers presented: Professor Tasioulas’ paper: Tasioulas_The Rule of Algorithm and the Rule of Law Justice Kristina Stern paper: Commentary On John […]
16
Jul
Michael Coper Roundtable: IN PERSON FELLOWS ONLY: Judicial Immunity: The evolving balance of public interests
High Court of Australia, Parkes, ACT
26
Jun
FELLOW AND FRIEND LUNCHTIME SEMINAR – RECENT HIGH COURT DEVELOPMENTS IN PRIVATE LAW
Federal Court of Australia, Peter Durack Commonwealth Courts Building, 1 Victoria Avenue, PERTH WA 6000
08
May
COMPULSORY VOTING IN AUSTRALIA: HISTORY AND PURPOSE
Court 1 – Federal Court of Australia, Courts Building, Queens Square, Sydney
04
Apr
CAN REGULAR CORPORATIONS BE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE?
Courtroom 3, Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory, Knowles Place, Canberra City ACT
03
Apr
Whistleblower Protection in Australia
NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE: Court No 1, Old High Court, Supreme Court of Victoria, 450 Little Bourke St, Melbourne
21
Mar
Michael Coper Roundtable: IN PERSON FELLOWS ONLY: The Impact of AI on Legal Practice
High Court of Australia, Parkes, ACT
28
Nov
BOOK LAUNCH – The Humanity of Law – Selected Essays of James Allsop AC
Ceremonial Court 1, Federal Court of Australia, Law Courts Building, 184 Philip St, Sydney
22
Nov
THE DAILY NATURE OF JUDICIAL LIFE
Curtin Law School, Rm 208, 57 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
20
Nov
Michael Coper Roundtable: Discussion of ideas for future Canberra events over End of Year Drinks
Minter Ellison’s Boardroom, Level 11, 1 Constitution Place Canberra City
01
Nov
13th Annual Patron's Address – The Hon Chief Justice Helen Bowskill
Banco Court, Supreme Court Building, Level 1, 415 George St, Brisbane
01
Nov
AGM Australian Academy of Law 2024
Conference Room, Level 16 (via Foyer Security) Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, 415 George Street, Brisbane
22
Oct
The Law of Privacy – Perspectives from Australia, England and Wales
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, Level 5, 60 Martin Place, Sydney
28
Aug
Michael Coper Roundtable: Preserving the integrity of the Public Service
Office of the Australian Government Solicitor, 4 National Circuit Barton ACT
20
Aug
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES FOR THE VENERABLE CHARITABLE TRUST
Level 8, Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000
02
Aug
THE ROLE AND RUNNING OF COMMISSIONS OF INQUIRY
Banco Court, Level 3, 415 George Street, Brisbane QLD
17
Jul
BOOK LAUNCH – Enduring Courts in Changing Times
Court 13A and Portrait Gallery, Banco Court, L 13 Supreme Court of New South Wales, Queens Square, SYDNEY
26
Jun
09
May
ASPECTS OF COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION
Level 5, Ligertwood (Adelaide Law School) Building, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace
24
Apr
Michael Coper Roundtable: Genocide and the International Court of Justice
The High Court of Australia, Parkes, Canberra
19
Mar
Mechanisms in the ART Bill to thwart Robodebt-type maladministration
Court 1, Level 8, Federal Court of Australia, 305 William Street, Melbourne and Online
21
Feb
Michael Coper Roundtable: presentation to Fellows only on the National Anti-Corruption Commission by the inaugural Commissioner, the Hon Paul Brereton AM RFD SC FAAL
The High Court of Australia, Parkes, Canberra
23
Nov
Contempt of Court – A lecture by Professor David Rolph FAAL
Hybrid event – in person Supreme Court of Queensland and online
22
Nov
Michael Coper Roundtable: End of Year Review
Minter Ellison’s Boardroom, Level 11, 1 Constitution Place Canberra City
13
Oct
12th Annual Patron's Address – The Hon Chief Justice Peter Quinlan
Court 1 of the Supreme Court Building, (corner Barrack Street and St Georges Terrace) Stirling Gardens, Perth
16
Aug
Michael Coper Roundtable: What do non-academic lawyers think of legal scholarship – how do they use and evaluate it?
High Court of Australia, Canberra ACT
26
Jul
The Ins and Outs of Juries
Level 8 Conference Room, Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade
28
Jun
The ethical obligations of government lawyers: lessons from the House of Lords Report
High Court of Australia, 31 Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra ACT
25
May
Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and International Law
Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Brookfield Place Tower 2, Level 6, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
18
May
Where There's a Will There's a Lawyer: The Dobell Case and Subsequent Litigation and the Archibald Prize
Courtroom 3, ACT Supreme Court, 6 Knowles Place, Canberra, ACT 2600
23
Mar
Is it Better to Review or Monitor Terror Law? The UK and Australian Positions Compared
Court 1, Federal Court of Australia, Law Courts Building, Queens Square, Sydney NSW 2000
16
Mar
Legal Aspects of the Voice
Norton Rose Fulbright Lawyers, level 38, 477 Collins Street, Melbourne
10
Mar
Legal Issues relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
Allens, Deutsche Bank Place, conference room, level 28, 126 Phillip Street, Sydney
02
Mar
The Treaty Negotiation Framework for Victoria
Court 1, Federal Court of Australia, 305 William Street, Melbourne
24
Feb
Michael Coper Roundtable: Discussion – Ideas for Future Roundtables
High Court of Australia, 31 Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra AC 2600
03
Nov
Michael Coper Roundtable: Where There's a Will There's a Lawyer: The Dobell Case and Subsequent Litigation about the Archibald Prize
High Court of Australia, 31 Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra ACT 2600
24
Apr
Expressions of Interest for Essay Prize
Australian Academy of Law
09
Feb
Australian Academy of Law Public Lecture
Law Lecture Theatre 2, Adelaide Law School, Ligertwood Building, University of Adelaide