Law School Events

Join us for the Current Legal Issues Seminar Series with CPICL Director, Professor Nicholas Aroney, along with The Honourable Justice John Bond and Mr Neil Laurie

Professor Nicholas Aroney will present four arguments for the restoration of an elected second chamber in Queensland.

Susanah Chapman will explore the work that is required to make an already-existing fruit variety grow into its varietal image year after year.

Whether you're new to caring or already experienced in that role, the final Age-Ed seminar for the year is designed to equip you with actionable insights and a clearer path forward.

Dr Timothy Pilkington of the Thorndon Chambers, New Zealand, discusses the justification for and scope of the counter-restitution defence.

Join us at the State Library of New South Wales for a seminar presented by CPICL Fellow Dr Kim Weinert. Discover how the rules around giving and doing good are evolving - and why it matters.

Professor David Rolph of the University of Sydney discusses the contentious topic of damages for reputational harm in claims for misuse of private information.

Daniela Soleri, Alma Piñeyro, and Emmanuel Carlos González Ortega share their experiences supporting community engagement regarding crop genetic resources and the law.

The Real Estate and Property team from Corrs Chambers Westgarth will be coming onto campus for a coffee meet and greet.

Join us for an invigorating discussion about navigating career progression for women within the legal profession.

The Honourable Justice Stephen Gageler will present his thoughts on contemporary challenges faced by the Australian Legal System. The floor will be open for questions and discussion.

Join Associate Professor David Winterton from Hong Kong University for his presentation on Understanding Contractual Remoteness.

Join us for a seminar with Solamalemalo Dr. Hai-Yuean Tualima, an expert in custom, customary law, traditional knowledge and intellectual property in the Pacific from Victoria University of Wellington. This seminar is co-sponsored by:
• University of Queensland's Centre for Policy Futures
• ARC Discovery Indigenous project on The past, present and future of Indigenous ethnobotanical knowledge
• ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Success

Professor Moorhead will suggest that traditional notions of ethics are flawed; that rather than protecting the rule of law, they render it vulnerable.

Professor Kylie Burns from Griffith University discusses tort law's struggle in evolving dynamically when developing existing or embracing new torts and responding to and incorporating social facts.

This panel event will explore the possibilities for and challenges facing progressive lawyering.

The Projects team from Corrs Chambers Westgarth will be coming onto campus for a coffee meet and greet.

Age-Ed is a new support network for care partners for older persons at UQ, which is run by UQ Law academics with lived experience of aged care or research expertise on ageing. Join us for our third panel discussion on formalising health decision-making, which brings together a range of perspectives and expertise to introduce this important issue.

If you're considering a career in commercial law or would just like to ask general questions about the firm or recruitment process, drop in to have an informal chat with representatives from Dentons.

The Banking and Finance team from Corrs Chambers Westgarth will be coming onto campus for a coffee meet and greet.

Due to illness, this session will not proceed on the 23rd of July. It has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Associate Professor Craig Purshouse from the University of Hong Kong argues the law governing negligence liability for mental injuries are not derived from the type of damage in question, but rather the way the damage is caused.

We are excited to announce that the second e-conference of the Australia-New Zealand chapter of the International League of Competition Law (LIDC) will take place on 12 February 2026 from 12:00-15:00 (Brisbane time)

Created in 1930, the LIDC is a long-standing international association that focuses on the study of competition law, intellectual property law and unfair competition law. The LIDC is constituted by 19 National Groups, now including Australia and New Zealand.

The symposium will explore key constitutional, legal, and governance challenges facing Pacific Island nations. This event will bring together students, scholars, and professionals to discuss the role of custom and customary law, climate change, regional security, and development in shaping Pacific legal futures. Featuring student presentations and collaborative discussion, the symposium offers a unique opportunity to engage with critical issues in Pacific law in an inclusive and thought-provoking environment.

We are pleased to invite you to the University of Queensland for the 2025 Australasian Law Academics Association (ALAA) Conference, where legal academics, practitioners, and policymakers engage in discussions on the evolving landscape of legal education and research. This year’s theme highlights the practical, intellectual, and emotional aspects of balancing contemporary values, priorities, and imperatives in our work.