About Us - History and Objectives
The objectives of the International Law Association (Australian Branch) are to promote the study, elucidation and advancement of international law, public and private, the study of comparative law, the making of proposals for the solution of conflicts of law, and for the unification of law, and the furthering of international understanding and goodwill amongst persons of Australian citizenship and normally resident in Australia.
ILA Early Career Members - New Section!
Members of the Australian Branch of the ILA (ILA(AB)) who are starting out in careers in international law, or who are interested in pursuing careers in international law, are encouraged to become involved in the work of the organisation.
Martin Place Papers
Indigenous Peoples: Issues in International and Domestic Law - 2007. Issues in International and Australian Law.
International Law Association (Australian Branch)
Papers presented at a series of three seminars held between 2002 and 2004 in association with the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.
Edited by Greg Marks.
ISSN 0728-7445
Nygh & Brennan Prize Announcement
On behalf of the Australian Branch of the International Law Association I am delighted to announce the winners of the Nygh Prize for Private International Law and the Brennan Prize for Public International Law for 2007.
The entries were of a very high standard, and the Association congratulates all who entered. Particular mention should be made of the entries for the Brennan Prize. There were 20 entries, all of which were of excellent standard, and which covered an extensive field of topics. The jury found the decision extremely difficult. The Association intends to invite a number of entrants to submit their work for future publication.
I thank all the entrants, and extend an invitation to consider joining the Association to further their interests in public and private international law.
The winners will receive a certificate, a year’s membership of the International Law Association, and cash in the amount of $300.
Dr Christopher Ward, President, Australian Branch
Winner of the Nygh Prize for Private International Law:
Ms Belinda Robilliard
"Jurisdiction and Choice of Law Rules for Defamation Actions in Australia following the Gutnick case and the Uniform Defamation Legislation."
Winner of the Brennan Prize for Public International Law:
Ms Sonja Cenic
“State Responsibility and Self Defence in International Law Post 9/11: Has the Scope of Article 51 of the United Nations Charter Been Widened as a Result of the US Response to 9/11?”
ILA2008 Conference in Rio de Janeiro
We are delighted to announce that the Website for the ILA2008 Conference
in
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 17-21 August is now live. Here is the
direct
link: http://www.ilabrasil.org.br
At this point, registration is possible on line if you can pay by AMEX or Bank transfer. Payment by VISA and MASTERCARD will be available by mid February. If you would like a registration form or programme to print out, please let us know and we will be pleased to send you one.
Please forward this message to anyone you know who may be interested in attending.
We hope to see you there.
50th Anniversary of The New York Convention 1958
An invitation to attend this celebration
The 1958 New York Convention has facilitated the global enforcement of arbitration agreements and awards. In this
respect international commercial arbitration provides a significant advantage to the parties: “Nothing remotely like that
exists if one obtains a judgment from a court.”
The event has been organised by ArbitralWomen, the Australian Maritime and Transport Arbitration Commission (AMTAC),
the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA), the Australasian Forum for International Arbitration
(AFIA) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Australia Limited (CIArb).... click for full invitation (pdf)
President’s Report 2007
Dr Christopher Ward
2007 has been a year of great significance for the Association. The primary development has been the restructure of the Journal, which has regrettably fallen behind in production and content. I am delighted that Dr Ben Saul of the University of Sydney has agreed to accept the position of Editor, and that the Sydney Centre for International and Global Law has agreed to... click for full report (pdf)
Call for Papers – Australian International Law Journal
The Australian International Law Journal is calling for submissions of articles, case notes and book reviews on any area of public or private international law.
Click here for details (pdf).
NEW ONLINE PAYMENT FORM
Pay your Membership Application & Australian International Law Journal Subscription online - Simple, Secure, & Convenient
The International Law Association has over 50 branches worldwide and a growing membership of academics and practising professionals with an interest in international law. Membership is available to all persons (professional or student) interested in international law. Membership is for one financial year and your 2006-2007 membership application and Australian International Law Journal subscription can now all be paid simply and securely online... just click here.
