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LLB NEWSLETTER
Edition 7, 2007 (30 April 2007)
Welcome to the seventh edition of the Melbourne LLB Newsletter for 2007. The purpose of this publication is to inform you of key issues and events related to your studies. If you need any further clarification on anything, please contact the Undergraduate Studies Office on 8344 4475, or the contact listed.
jean monnet public lecture: europe as a global democracy
Speaker: Professor Jan Zielonka, University of Oxford
Democracy promotion is now one of the leading international “industries”. It is applied in various corners of the world from Kosovo to Congo and to Iraq. However, this paper will suggest that the democracy promotion project may well have its best days behind it already, even in post-communist Europe. The success of the project in this region was closely linked with the policy of EU enlargement. The current “enlargement fatigue” and the fight against terrorism demand a fundamental re-thinking of the democracy promotion strategy vis-à-vis such countries as Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Macedonia, Albania or Serbia. Persistence of democracy in the new members of the EU cannot be taken for granted either. Even in these states, the democracy promotion project may be unsuited for addressing the current democratic deficiencies.
Jan Zielonka is Professor of European Politics at the University of Oxford and Ralf Dahrendorf Fellow at St Antony's College. He previously worked at the University of Warsaw, the University of Leiden, and the European University Institute in Florence.
| When: | Tuesday 1 May 2007, 1:00 - 2:00pm |
| Where: | Room 212, Level 2, 234 Queensberry Street, Carlton |
Enquiries: Elise Grosser, tel: 03 8344 9502, email: cerc@cerc.unimelb.edu.au
university of melbourne human rights forum - 1 may
Human Rights in Diamonds Rich Botswana
Speaker: Kenneth Good, Honorary Fellow, University of Melbourne
In this public lecture, Kenneth will discuss human rights issues as they pertain to Botswana, especially in relation to diamond production.
Kenneth Good has taught and carried out research in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, and in Papua New Guinea and Fiji, focusing on capitalist development, the state, and democratization. He was Professor of Political Studies at the University of Botswana for 15 years where, in February 2005, he was declared a Prohibited Immigrant and expelled on 31 May. His Africa-wide appeal is on-going before the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
He is currently an honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne, a Professorial Research Associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, and a lecturer at RMIT.
This seminar has been organized by the University of Melbourne's Human Rights Forum.
| When: | Tuesday 1 May 2007, 1:00 - 2:00pm |
| Where: | Room 117, Level 1, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Swanston Street, University of Melbourne |
Please join us in celebrating our diversity at a lunch on Wednesday 2 May 2007 at 12:30 to 2:30pm on Levels 1 and 2 of the Law School. The lunch will include a performance by Kinja. Kinja features Ron Murray, one of Australia's top didgeridoo players, and his wife Sarah who accompanies him on the fiddle. See the flyer for more information. In conjunction with our celebration of diversity, the lunch will feature a diverse range of food from around the world and will offer options for all including vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, wheat-free and gluten-free food. We are particularly pleased that the bulk of our catering is being done by Sorghum Sisters, a social enterprise catering service set up by a group of refugee women from Eriteria, Somalia and Ethiopia. |
Kinja |
We look forward to seeing you there!
Organized by Sunita Jogarajan (International Students Equal Opportunity Liaison Officer) with a lot of help from UGS, ISS, ILSS, LSS, PLSA, Graduate Studies, Arlen Duke and Ian Malkin.
forum on the war in iraq
This Forum presents a series of discussions of what has happened in Iraq since President Bush announced that the United States’ initial mission had been accomplished after the invasion of 2003.
The four speakers and their subjects are as follows:
Terrorist Aftermath
Associate Professor David Wright-Neville, Global Terrorism Research Centre, Monash University
The Effects on Iraq
Dr Riadh Al-Mahaidi, Civil Engineering, Monash University
Counting the Casualties in Iraq
Associate Professor Mike Toole, Centre for International Health, Burnet Institute, Melbourne
The Aftermath
Associate Professor Richard Pennell, School of Historical Studies, University of Melbourne
The panel will be chaired by Professor Joy Damousi, Head of School of Historical Studies, University of Melbourne
| When: | Wednesday 2 May 2007, 6:30 - 8:00pm |
| Where: | Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building, University of Melbourne |
Enquiries:
Richard Pennell, email: rpennell@unimelb.edu.au, tel 03 8344 5952
university of melbourne human rights forum - 7 may
The Situation in Zimbabwe
Speaker: Archbishop Pius Ncube, Archbishop of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Archbishop Pius Ncube will discuss human rights issues in Zimbabwe.
Archbishop Pius Ncube is a prominent critic of the Mugabe regime. He is a leading human rights and pro-democracy activist and has won various human rights awards including; The Zimbabwe Democracy Trust (2003, Washington, USA), The Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (2003, New York, USA), The Robert Burns Humanitarian Award (2005), The Bonum Commune Award (2005, South Africa), The Flag of Texas (2005) and the Truth and Justice Award - Christian Alliance (2006, Zimbabwe).
| When: | Monday 7 May 2007, 5:30pm (drinks), 6:00pm (lecture) |
| Where: | G08, Melbourne Law School |
All welcome: RSVP human-rights@unimelb.edu.au
Law Week (13 to 19 May 2007) takes on a human rights theme to celebrate Victoria's new Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities. Further details on the various activities for this event are available online.
2007 law week oration: does australia need a bill of rights?
Speaker: The Hon Michael McHugh, AC
This event is jointly sponsored by Melbourne Law School, Victoria Law Foundation, The Victorian Bar, Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies, and the Human Rights Forum of University of Melbourne.
| When: | Tuesday 15 May 2007, 5:30pm Registration and Light Refreshments, 6:15pm Lecture |
| Where: | Melbourne Law School |
RSVP law-rsvp@unimelb.edu.au (please insert 'Oration' in the subject header) by Tuesday 8 May 2007.
law school careers seminar: careers in legislative drafting
A Career in Legislative Drafting - Information Session
Speaker: Ms Rebecca Considine, Senior Assistant Parliamentary Counsel, Office of Parliamentary Counsel, Canberra
Are you interested in finding out about a career in legislative drafting? Rebecca Considine, Senior Assistant Parliamentary Counsel undertook her Articles at Mallesons before joining the OPC. She has worked on a variety of legislation including health insurance, anti-terrorism, passports, higher education, immigration, tax and superannuation, corporations law, social security, family law, workplace relations and the environment.
Rebecca will discuss her career to date, her role in legislative drafting including its links to policy and how her work is instrumental to shaping the laws of this country.
| When: | Monday 14 May 2007, 1:00 - 2:00pm |
| Where: | GM17, Melbourne Law School |
Contact: Angela Edwards, email: a.edwards@unimelb.edu.au, tel: (03) 8344 9773
law school careers seminar: using your law degree in the music industry
Using your Law Degree in the Music Industry - Information Session
Speaker: Mr John Macaronas, Product Buyer, JB Hi-Fi Australia
Are you wondering how to combine your law degree with your passion for music and the arts? John Macaronas graduated from the University of Melbourne in Arts (Honours) and Law. He will discuss his career in the music industry, which includes holding buyer and management positions and setting up his own production company.
| When: | Tuesday 15 May 2007, 1:00 - 2:00pm |
| Where: | Room 102, Melbourne Law School |
Contact: Angela Edwards, email: a.edwards@unimelb.edu.au, tel: (03) 8344 9773
Pro Bono Lawyering in Victoria
Speaker: Paula O'Brien, the Executive Director of PILCH (Public Interest Law Clearing House)
Pro bono lawyers are an essential part of the access to justice landscape in Victoria. Without the pro bono efforts of many solicitors and barristers, many individuals and not-for-profit organizations would have no access to essential legal advice and representation. Who are the lawyers who do pro bono? What is the work that they are doing? Who benefits from this work? What are the difficulties associated with this work? Is this work detrimental to our community?
| When: | Wednesday 16 May 2007, 1:05 - 2:00pm |
| Where: | Room 102, Melbourne Law School |
model united nations conference for students - get involved!
The Faculties of Law and Arts, together with the Victorian division of the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) are joint sponsors of the Model United Nations Conference for students, to be held on Saturday 8 September 2007. Topics currently being considered for the conference include Trade and Justice, Environmental Law, and Intellectual Property Rights and Bioethics. To get involved in the conference planning and organization students are encouraged to contact the UNAA on 03 9670 7878 or at info@unaavictoria.org.au.
opportunity to be involved in human rights law publication
Right Now - Human Rights Law in Australia Magazine is looking for an Editor, a Secretary and an Art & Design Editor. For position descriptions please email cecilia@rightnow.org.au by Friday 4 May 2007.
Right Now is a student driven publication that focuses on the domestic implementation of human rights law in Australia. Right Now stimulates inclusive human rights discussion in the wider community. The pilot edition of Right Now achieved great success with contributions from Malcolm Fraser, Julian Burnside, John Tobin and Alastair Nicholson amongst others. You can read the pilot edition at www.rightnow.org.au
This is an excellent opportunity for law students interested in forging networks and gaining experience with professionals at the forefront of human rights in Australia. Expressions of interest should be sent by email to cecilia@rightnow.org.au by Friday 4 May 2007.
melbourne university law review
The Melbourne University Law Review is pleased to announce the publication of Volume 30(3). All students are encouraged to pick up a free copy from the Undergraduate Studies Office.
Volume 30(3)
Articles
Critique and Comment
Case Notes
Book Review
The Internet in 2006: A Global, Corporate or Community Construct?
Melissa de Zwart
human rights arts and film festival fundraiser
All sorts of music. All sorts of people. All sorts of fun.
Celebrate HRAFF's first night out and help them raise some much needed funds to put on Australia's first Human Rights Arts and Film Festival.
Featuring performances by African drum and dance troupe, Wassawumba, ten-piece latin, ska, reggae, funk band, The Conch, and Melbourne trio, The Basics.
| When: | Thursday 3 May 2007, 7:30pm till late |
| Where: | The Spanish Club, 59-61 Johnston Street, Fitzroy, $10 entry |
Please send any feedback/comments or suggestions you have about this newsletter to Tom Hewitt-McManus.
previous editions of LLB newsletter
Previous editions of the newsletter are available on the Melbourne LLB website.
