Students currently enrolled in an LLB or JD university law program in Australia were invited to enter the 2025 Law and Religion Essay Competition. The University of Southern Queensland School of Law and Justice invited submissions for the 2025 Law and Religion Essay Competition. All entries were evaluated…
QUT School of Law promotions
Congratulations to Kelly Purser, Bridget Lewis, Andrew McGee and Kylie Pappalardo. Kelly, Bridget and Andrew have been promoted to Professor, and Kylie has been promoted to Associate Professor. This recognition is a testament to their academic contributions and leadership at QUT. We look forward to their ongoing and…
ACHLR Public Lecture – Predation of Doctors by Doctors: Harassment and Sexual Assault in the Workplace
Please join members of the Australian Centre for Health Law Research for a public lecture on Tuesday 14 October 2025, with Professor Ian Freckelton AO KC presenting. All are welcome to attend, and we look forward to meeting you there. Event details Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025 Time: 5.30pm…
Research Handbook on Voluntary Assisted Dying Law, Regulation and Practice
The Research Handbook on Voluntary Assisted Dying Law, Regulation and Practice is now published. Edited by Professor Ben White from the Australian Centre for Health Law Research, the edited book includes contributions from 58 authors who are leading scholars from across the globe. Across 36 chapters, the Research…
Trump’s tariffs are headed to the US Supreme Court, prolonging the chaos on trade
Trading partners of the United States are facing a fresh period of uncertainty after a US federal appeals court ruled President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs were illegal. In a 7-4 majority, the judges ruled Trump had exceeded his power by invoking emergency powers to impose tariffs of “unlimited duration on nearly all…
Public lecture – Privacy Law in Australia
In July 2025, Australia introduced a statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy – a landmark shift that could reshape how individuals protect their personal information. But how did we get here, and where might we go next? Join Emeritus Professor Barbara McDonald, The Hon. Peter Applegarth AM…
5th International Conference on Assisted Dying and Other End-of-Life Care – Call for Abstracts extended
The Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR) invites you to register and participate in the 5th International Conference on Assisted Dying and Other End-of-Life Care (ICEL5). The conference will be held in Brisbane, Australia (pictured) from Wednesday 8th April to Saturday 11th April 2026 and will be…
ACHLR Public Lecture – Right to Access Health Services
On Thursday 28 August 2025, Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Scott McDougall delivered a public lecture on how the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) is influencing the provision of health care in Queensland. To listen to the presentation and download the presentation slides, visit the ACHLR website. Abstract This public…
Voluntary Assisted Dying and Dementia in Australia project – research participation
A QUT research team, led by Professors Ben White and Lindy Willmott, is carrying out a research study* on Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) and Dementia in Australia, and is inviting medical practitioners, regardless of whether they provide VAD, to take part in a one-off interview. Interviews will be…
ACHLR Public Lecture – International Perspectives on Assisted Dying
International Perspectives on Assisted Dying: Comparative insights from Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Australia As assisted dying becomes increasingly legalised across the globe, important insights can be gained from how different jurisdictions approach access, safeguards, clinical practice, and oversight. This international panel brings together leading experts from Canada,…