This week (20-26 October) is International Open Access Week. This year’s theme asks a pointed question about the present moment and how, in a time of disruption, communities can reassert control over the knowledge they produce. It also challenges us to reflect on not only who has access…
The Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR) and QUT’s Centre for Decent Work and Industry will co-host this event where Andrew Stewart (Professor of Work and Regulation) and Marie Boland (CEO of Safe Work Australia) will be examining the future of work health and safety (WHS) in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
