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This page lists events hosted by UQ Law or events hosted by organisations with which we have an affiliation. 

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Current Legal Issues Seminars

Current Legal Issues is a high-profile series of seminars on contemporary legal issues. Each seminar has been accredited for CPD purposes by the Queensland Bar Association and Queensland Law Society.

Unmasking the Racial Contract: Indigenous Voices on Racism in the Australian Public Service

13 September 2020 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Indigenous Peoples and the Law
SEMINAR | presented by Dr Debbie Bargallie, Griffith University
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Rebecca Ananian-Welsh in Conversation with Peter Greste

11 September 2020 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
in Featured events
In this interview, award-winning journalist, press freedom advocate and UNESCO Chair in Journalism and Communications, Professor Peter Greste, speaks with 2019 Paul Bourke Award winner Dr Rebecca Ananian-Welsh about press freedom in Australia.

Autonomous Weapon Systems and the Law of Armed Conflict: Compatibility with International Humanitarian Law

11 September 2020 3:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Research Seminar Series
This seminar will briefly outline the defining technical characteristics of autonomous weapon systems and the aspects of machine autonomy which underlie legal concerns.
Presented by Dr Tim McFarland (Research Fellow, UQ Law School, Law and the Future of War Research Group).

Aboriginal Scholarship: Speaking Truth to Power

1 September 2020 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Indigenous Peoples and the Law
SEMINAR | Presented by Dr Fiona Foley, Griffith University
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Simon Cleary, barrister and award winning novelist

31 August 2020 12:00pm
 
in The Witness Box
Simon practises predominantly in the areas of trade practices, consumer law, financial services, tort law, workers’ compensation and administrative law. He appears in both State and Federal Courts and tribunals.
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Law Reform Relating to Press Freedom - The Future of Law Reform Webinar Series

24 August 2020 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
in Featured events
Interact with an expert panel, discussing whether the Australian Law Reform Commission should inquire into potential law reform regarding freedom of the press.

The Cognition of Contract Interpretation

21 August 2020 3:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Research Seminar Series
Hypothetical and real case examples to explain what judges and lawyers are doing when construing a contract.
Presented by Dr Ryan Catterwell, he will demonstrate that an interpretive dispute is resolved by ascertaining what was objectively intended by the choice of words in the contract.

Reading group

20 August 2020 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Indigenous Peoples and the Law
2 readings, led by Heather Douglas
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Coffee Conversations - Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) Panel

20 August 2020 10:00am–11:00am
 
in Coffee Conversations Series
Coffee Conversations is a series where UQ students can speak to expert guests working in the law profession. So grab a cuppa and join us in a panel discussion with Jane Lye, Nicholas Pokarier and Alice Robertson from Australian Government Solicitor (AGS).
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Reform of Legal Structures for Social Enterprises - The Future of Law Reform Webinar Series

17 August 2020 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Featured events
Interact with an expert panel, discussing whether the Australian Law Reform Commission should inquire into the potential creation of a dedicated corporate structure for social enterprises.
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Alastair Blenkin UQ adjunct lecturer and Founder & CEO of Hyra iQ

17 August 2020 12:00pm
 
in The Witness Box
Alastair founded Hyra iQ in 2017 in UQ's ilab accelerator, following his experience in commercial contracting working as a property lawyer in top tier law firm, MinterEllison between 2011-2017.
Disputed Territories and International Criminal Law: Israeli Settlements and the International Criminal Court

Online book launch - Disputed Territories and International Criminal Law: Israeli Settlements and the International Criminal Court

11 August 2020 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
in Featured events
Join author Dr Simon McKenzie (UQ Law School) and guest speaker, Professor Tim McCormack (University of Tasmania), in launching the book Disputed Territories and International Criminal Law: Israeli Settlements and the International Criminal Court.
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Automated Decision Making and Administrative Law - The Future of Law Reform Webinar Series

10 August 2020 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Featured events
Interact with an expert panel, discussing whether the Australian Law Reform Commission should inquire into the regulation of automated decision making.

Michelle Mahoney - Executive Director of Innovation at King & Wood Mallesons

3 August 2020 12:00pm
 
in The Witness Box
Michelle is the Executive Director of Innovation at King & Wood Mallesons and is responsible for the design and delivery of both the innovation and transformation strategies and portfolios.

Research through storying

28 July 2020 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Indigenous Peoples and the Law
SEMINAR | Presented by Professor Tracey Bunda
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Defamation - The Future of Law Reform Webinar Series

27 July 2020 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Featured events
Interact with an expert panel, discussing whether the Australian Law Reform Commission should inquire into potential reform of defamation law.
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National Indigenous Representative Bodies: Examining Politics and Institutional Responses to this Political and Constitutional Project in Australia

23 July 2020 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in HDR Milestone Presentations
Presented by Laurel Fox, PhD candidate, UQ School of Law
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Coffee Conversations with Clementine Fox

21 July 2020 4:30pm
 
in Coffee Conversations Series
Coffee Conversations is a series where UQ students can speak to expert guests working in the law profession. Join Clementine Fox to discuss how law and technology work together, and how students can better prepare for after graduation.
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Coffee Conversations with Gavin Scott

13 July 2020 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Coffee Conversations Series
Coffee Conversations is a series where UQ students can speak to expert guests working in the law profession. So grab a cuppa and join Gavin Scott, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia.

Patent Protection in Bhutan and its impact on plant genetic resources

10 July 2020 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in HDR Milestone Presentations
Presented by Kencho Peldon, PhD candidate, UQ School of Law

Natural Law and the Calvinist Usury Doctrine: From Forbidden Sin to Natural Property Right

10 July 2020 9:00am–11:00am
 
in HDR Milestone Presentations
Presented by Joanne Lee, PhD candidate, UQ School of Law
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Coffee Conversations with John Cooper

24 June 2020 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Coffee Conversations Series
Coffee Conversations is a series where UQ students can speak to expert guests working in the law profession. So grab a cuppa and join John Cooper, Partner in Charge of the Jones Day Brisbane Office.
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The Unifying Function of a Constitution through Ethnic Federalism: A Critical Analysis of the Ethiopian Constitution

22 June 2020 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in HDR Milestone Presentations
Presented by Terefe Gebreyesus, PhD candidate, UQ School of Law
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Women in Law: 30 under 30 Finalists

15 June 2020 12:00pm
 
in The Witness Box
The Women in Law episode features three UQ Alumni who were recently named finalists in the Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30. Their experience and learnings will be invaluable for young females students starting out in the profession.
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Three Minute Thesis School of Law heat

9 June 2020 10:00am–11:00am
 
in Three Minute Thesis
Learn about the pioneering research happening at UQ and hear from law HDR students as they present their theses in a snappy three minute presentation as part of the Law School Three Minute Thesis (3MT) heat.

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