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24.01.2022 In its interim inquiry report, the Senate’s Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation Committee referred to Associate Professor Lorne Neudorf's research numerous times in calling for changes to how delegated legislation is made in times of emergency: http://ow.ly/dpZu50CEeed

23.01.2022 The John Bray Alumni Network Continuing Professions Development - Unfair Dismissal. Chaired by Dr Gabrielle Golding, this seminar features an exciting panel of South Australia's leading employment law practitioners who will navigate Australia's Unfair Dismissal Jurisdiction in a contemporary context. Thursday 19 November, 5pm - 6pm... Register here: https://uofa.link/johnbrayalumninetwork See more

23.01.2022 Professor Alex Reilly has written a piece on 'The new Australian citizenship test: can you really test 'values' via multiple choice?'. https://www.margaretrivermail.com.au//the-new-australian-/

22.01.2022 The Law Reform class thank Mark Herbst (Parliamentary counsel), Reece 'Serge' Fursa (Crown Solicitor's Office) and Vaishnavi Rajarmanan (recent Federal court associate) for their great talks today on their roles and law career options.

22.01.2022 The South Australian Legal Reform Institute (SALRI) is recommending changes to South Australian law and practice regarding Powers of Attorney. We are making 120 recommendations about the role and operation of the Powers of Attorney and Agency Act 1984 (SA) including changes to the law and practice to clarify and improve the use and operation of EPAs in South Australia, says the Director of SALRI, Professor John Williams. Read more here: http://ow.ly/3BLk50Dd7eJ

21.01.2022 Congratulations to Dean of Law, Professor Melissa De Zwart who has been elected as Chair of the Council of Australian Law Deans (CALD)! Our resident Space Law expert will be working with The Deans of Law across Australia to further legal education, support legal research and promote cooperation between the schools: https://bit.ly/365NJlT

20.01.2022 Do you know a University of Adelaide woman staff, student, alumna who has inspired or supported others through innovation, leadership, service and/or resilience in 2020? Let’s celebrate her contributions at our International Women’s Day breakfast on 5 March. More information and to nominate: https://uofa.link/iwd2021

17.01.2022 Justice Chris Bleby spoke to the Law Reform class of Legal Study and Practice and the future of law reform. Our thanks to Bleby J for a great presentation to finish the Law Reform year!

17.01.2022 Public Service Announcement to our grad/GDLP students : Don't forget to #tag the 'Adelaide Law School' (on LinkedIn or Facebook) when you are attending your local admission hearing in the Supreme Court. We *may* have a prize at the end of the year for best creative caption. Congratulations to our grads being admitted today; we are very proud of you and want to (publicly) celebrate your success

17.01.2022 Prof Andrew Stewart was interviewed recently on ABC News, 'The Business', with Alicia Barry regarding 'Qantas's outsourcing of thousands of jobs sets up stoush with unions' https://abc.net.au//qantass-outsourcing-of-thous/12711774

15.01.2022 The Committee for Economic Development of Australia has published a report by the Adelaide Law School’s Professor Andrew Stewart on COVID-19 and the Future of Australian Industrial Relations. It’s part of a new series from CEDA on Labour Market Policy after COVID-19. Read here: https://www.ceda.com.au//Labour-market-policy-after-COVID-

15.01.2022 Another productive Planning Day for the Adelaide Law School. Exciting initiatives were proposed, watch this space!

15.01.2022 Dr David Plater and the 2020 Evidence class would like to thank Nadia Hess, Joel Grieger, Kaela Dore, Jemma Holt, Amy Ward and Professor Geoff Muecke for their erudite and valuable input to finish the course on diverse career options and advice

14.01.2022 The Adelaide Law School thanks Judge Patricia Lees from London and the Hon Geoff Muecke for their erudite input this week to the Evidence class on vulnerable parties in and out of court.

14.01.2022 A landmark law reform! The Statutes Amendment (Abolition of the Defence of Provocation and Related Matters) Bill 2020 has received strong cross-party support in the South Australian Parliament. The Bill is based on the two major Reports of the SA Law Reform Institute based at the Adelaide Law School. The Bill will abolish the offensive and outdated 'gay panic' defence and the wider defence of provocation to murder and make linked changes for domestic violence and sentencing.

13.01.2022 Calling all new law students; are you ready for your First Year Induction Day? Get to know the academic staff who will be taking you through the 'Priestley 11', meet your class mates and the friendly faces of the Adelaide Law School. Watch out for snails in your drink... ... (you'll thank us later) Join us in person or online http://ow.ly/pJVf50DD6Tr

13.01.2022 A message to our students from the Adelaide Law School: "South Australia - you can do this! I am sorry to our Law students and staff for the disruption to exams, but like Semester 1, we will work through it together. Stay in touch, stay safe, and be kind to one another - if the Vics can do it, so can we!" Professor Melissa de Zwart... Dean of Law, Adelaide Law School Please continue to check your student or staff email for detailed information, or visit: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/covid-19/. For further information about the State Government’s restrictions: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/response

12.01.2022 On 1st Oct A/Prof Lorne Neudorf presented on delegated legislation at the 20th Legislative Drafting Conference hosted by the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice in Ottawa.

11.01.2022 A special thanks from South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), Dr David Plater and the Law Reform class to Skye Kakoschke-Moore (former Senator) and her inspiring comments on her work in the disability sector, legal education and law reform and the future prospects for law reform.

09.01.2022 In a submission to the Senate inquiry, 23 labour law academics characterise the government's Fair Work Amendment Bill as "tearing a gaping hole in the award safety net" Professor Andrew Stewart writes for The Conversation about the Better Off Overall Test (the BOOT) and its significance in enterprise bargaining. Read the story here: http://ow.ly/yvMg50DxeVa

08.01.2022 If you or someone you know needs affordable legal help in relation to recovering money, issues related to your home or property, contested wills and estates, breach of legal agreements, or loss caused to you by someone’s negligence or wrongdoing then take a look at the Accessible Justice Project, a collaboration between the University of Adelaide and law firm Lipman Karas, which may be able to help: https://accessiblejustice.org.au/

06.01.2022 Right before lockdown, Associate Professor David Brown presented at a webinar on Wednesday 18th November on the solemn, but complex, topic of Life and Death in Bankruptcy. This involves the relationship between state succession law and Federal Bankruptcy law concerning deceased estates. This was part of the series of Personal Insolvency Forum sessions co-produced by Piper Alderman and Adelaide Law School's ROCIT Research Unit (Regulation of Corporations Insolvency and Taxation). The well-attended session was compered jointly by Professor Chris Symes of ROCIT, and Mike Hayes of Piper Alderman.

05.01.2022 More on the citizenship test, interview with Professor Alex Reilly regarding the debate about the level of English testing that should be done for new Australian citizens. He notes the Morrison Government has announced plans to revamp the citizenship test https://abc.net.au/r/adelaide/programs/drive/drive/12671534 Scroll through to: 2:43:00

04.01.2022 Graduate Olivia Jay talks about her real world law experience at the Adelaide Law School, in particular working on law reform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hs80YYs9VM&feature=youtu.be

03.01.2022 Dr Sylvia Villios and Associate Professor David Brown have published an article in the most recent edition of the Australian Tax Forum journal which discusses how an insolvent corporate tax debtor is likely to be impacted as a result of the use of the ATO’s garnishee power. Given the newly announced small business restructuring procedure, this article becomes even more pertinent, addressing the conflict between the Government's corporate rescue policy, and the ATO's revenue maximisation approach, in particular its 'de facto priority' through use of garnishee notices. Link to the article: https://www.taxinstitute.com.au//getting-the-priorities-ri

03.01.2022 Adelaide Law School runs 5 free legal advice clinics as part of the Clinical Legal Education (CLE) subject. We have learned since COVID19 that providing legal advice no longer needs to be limited to metropolitan Adelaide and are expanding to Port Augusta. Read more here: https://law.adelaide.edu.au//expanding-legal-advice-servic

02.01.2022 Dr Rebecca LaForgia's book 'Leading the Future of Technology: The Vital Role of Accessible Technologies' has been published today by Cambridge University Press. Download it free until the 15th of Dec. http://ow.ly/nXeo50CBgeT

02.01.2022 The SA Law Reform Institute visited Naracoorte and Mt Gambier as part of its consultation on its Powers of Attorney reference. Dr David Plater, Dr Sylvia Villios, Dr Mark Giancaspro and Anita Brunacci were made very welcome and thanks to all who kindly contributed.

02.01.2022 Associate Professor Joanna Howe was recently interviewed on ABC Radio National on 'Harvest season looms, but where will the fruit pickers come from?' You can download the podcast here: https://www.abc.net.au//what-will-it-take-to-solv/12711148

02.01.2022 Commercial Space Law guest presenter, Scott Schneider of Southern Launch addressing the students regarding launches from SA earlier this year. #law #space