In many ways a microcosm for the international rules-based order, what does the ailing Antarctic Treaty System say about treaty-based law broadly?
By Donald Rothwell - 2 min read
Indonesia’s national airline is found immune from winding up proceedings in Australia in an interesting split judgment by the High Court.
By Pravin Aathreya and Lucy Charleston - 2 min read
Despite fresh case law and legislative reform, international obligations still govern overseas jurisdictional issues.
By Cassandra Bennett and Kerri Phillips - 2 min read
This article was the winning entry in the inaugural NSW Young Lawyers International Law Essay Competition. The competition aims to foster academic legal writing and…
By Tanya Ma - 8 min read
Lethal autonomous weapon systems pose a threat to combatants and civilians alike. It is assessible and there are calls for its immediate prohibition.
By Lorraine Finlay and Patrick Hooton - 9 min read
While Russia’s military operation in Ukraine is almost universally condemned as an unlawful act of aggression, it raises an unusual number of international law issues.
By Dr Alison Pert - 3 min read
The surprising threat to life on earth and the legal and non-legal solutions we need to consider.
By Steven Freeland - 3 min read
The Ever Given may have been dislodged, but the complex legal fallout has only just begun.
By Alexis Cahalan - 3 min read
After 60 years of legal and political challenges, what lies ahead for the Antarctic Treaty?
By Professor Donald R Rothwell - 10 min read
An examination of the hot topic of vaccine nationalism and the case for limiting the lucrative monopolies of COVID-19 vaccine patents.
By Dr Dilan Thampapillai - 3 min read
With cruise ships in international limbo around the world, our expert investigates the tension between States’ rights and the humanitarian needs of passengers and crew.
By Dr Christopher Ward SC - 3 min read
The Timor Sea Treaty establishes a permanent maritime boundary in the Timor Sea, replacing previous joint petroleum development arrangements. By PROFESSOR DONALD R ROTHWELL.
By Professor Donald R Rothwell - 2 min read