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 - 6 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 - 7 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 - 14 min read
A State’s right to regulate to protect public health can clash with the intellectual property rights held by corporations over their tobacco products. By STEPHEN…
By Stephen Tully - 8 min read
Pension payments to former office holders of specialised agencies can be liable to Australian income tax. By STEPHEN TULLY.
By Stephen Tully - 6 min read
A two-stage decision-making process applies when customs duties are imposed on imported goods. By STEPHEN TULLY.
By Stephen Tully - 3 min read
Australian victims of overseas terrorist acts and their close family members may be eligible for compensation under the Social Security Act 1991. By STEPHEN TULLY.
By Stephen Tully - 7 min read
A recent Commonwealth Parliamentary Committee inquiry found that free trade agreements intrude into many domestic policy spheres without democratic oversight and curtail Australia’s regulatory abilities….
By Stephen Tully - 6 min read
The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), signed 17 June, represents a historic milestone, giving Australian businesses the ability to operate in China and trade with…
By Alex Baykitch and Aleks Sladojevic - 8 min read
Pleadings containing allegations involving acts of State are not sufficient to render non-justiciable a question concerning the acquisition of sovereignty or jurisdiction over land. By…
By Stephen Tully - 4 min read
Space Law and Global Space Governance (GSG) are terms that refer to the international process of regulating global space activities. Mechanisms include international and regional…
By Kim Ellis - 6 min read
In the highly controversial case of CPCF v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2015] HCA 1, the High Court found that section 72(4) of the Maritime Powers…
By Stephen Tully - 7 min read
Legislation giving effect to international agreements is interpreted according to orthodox principles of statutory construction. By STEPHEN TULLY.
By Stephen Tully - 4 min read