2023 ACCEL Distinguished Speaker Address: Human rights, climate justice and the UN Acceleration Agenda
2023 ACCEL Distinguished Speaker Address: Human rights, climate justice and the UN Acceleration Agenda In-person event The United Nations Secretary-General’s Acceleration Agenda spells out the actions needed from government, business and finance leaders to accelerate their efforts to deeply cut emissions and deliver climate justice to protect lives and livelihoods. In the context of climate justice …
The 2023 Kim Santow law and social justice panel: Is there a looming crisis in social justice recruitment?
The 2023 Kim Santow law and social justice panel: Is there a looming crisis in social justice recruitment? In-person event Supported by the Kim Santow Law and Social Justice Fund, Sydney Law School’s annual panel discussion closely examines contemporary socio-legal issues, with social justice and human rights considerations central to the discussion. Not-for-profit agencies for …
Business, human rights and development: A case for course correction
Business, human rights and development: A case for course correction In-person event Businesses are expected to respect all human rights. However, there is little evidence that human rights abuses-linked to businesses are on the decline despite the evolution of plethora of standards. Businesses are also expected to contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. …
JSI Seminar | The law and ethics of a property rights approach to frozen embryo disputes
JSI Seminar: The law and ethics of a property rights approach to frozen embryo disputes In-person event Disputes over frozen embryos represent a particularly problematic case, legally and ethically, due to the ambiguity of their moral and legal status and the potential rights-claims which can be made with regard to them. Recent work has contextualised …
Ross Parsons Centre Law and Business seminar | Comparing Australia’s insolvent trading regime with New Zealand’s reckless trading regime
Ross Parsons Centre Law and Business seminar | Comparing Australia’s insolvent trading regime with New Zealand’s reckless trading regime Online event This webinar will discuss the current state of insolvent trading law reform in Australia and contrast this with the reckless trading in New Zealand by discussing the recent NZSC decision in Yan v Mainzeal …
John Emerson Oration and CLAANZ Annual Lecture: Statutory Eucalypts in the Law of Charity
John Emerson Oration and CLAANZ Annual Lecture: Statutory Eucalypts in the Law of Charity Hybrid event The Law Council of Australia Legal Practice Section’s Charities and Not-for-Profit Committee, the Charity Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (CLAANZ) and the University of Sydney Law School will host the fourth John Emerson Oration and CLAANZ Annual …
Just Cause launch: Celebrating social justice at Sydney Law School
Just Cause launch: Celebrating social justice at Sydney Law School In-person event Join us to celebrate the launch of ‘Just Cause,’ a podcast created by staff and students affiliated with the Sydney Law School Social Justice Advisory Group. Learn more about this exciting new project, and get a glimpse into the variety of informative episodes …
Book launch: Contempt
Book launch: Contempt In-person event The University of Sydney Law School and The Federation Press are delighted to invite you to the launch of Contempt by David Rolph. The book considers all forms of contempt, including civil contempt, sub judice contempt, contempt in the face of the court, scandalising the court and interference with the administration of justice …
Let’s Talk About Corporations | “Bid-rigging”, cartel regulation, and public procurement: a comparative perspective from Switzerland
Let’s Talk About Corporations | “Bid-rigging”, cartel regulation, and public procurement: a comparative perspective from Switzerland Online event This seminar provides a comparative perspective on cartel regulation, focused on the Swiss framework. The presentation provides a brief overview of the effects that cartels can have on competition, followed by a careful examination of the different legislative measures the Swiss legal system …
JSI Seminar | Bathroom Bills and Liberal Rights
JSI Seminar: Bathroom Bills and Liberal Rights In-person event On June 30th 2023 Florida’s House Bill 1521 came into effect. The bill requires that all trans people must use Florida public restrooms that align with the sex they were assigned at birth. This includes restrooms in all Florida airports, government buildings, schools and universities, city …