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Monash Law hosts forums to bring together leading scholars, practitioners and policymakers to tackle global challenges through interdisciplinary dialogue and legal innovation.

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Monash Law students Anna, Phoebe and Laura, Associate Professor Becky Batagol, Professor Julie Debeljak, Associate Professor Tania Penovic, Kate Eastman SC, Professor Kate Seear and James Pattison.

From Imaginary Parliament to Real Podcast: Feminist Acts launches

Monash Law launched the new Feminist Acts podcast with a live recording that brought feminist law reform to life. Featuring leading legal scholars and practitioners, the series invites listeners to imagine fairer laws and join the conversation.
18 September, 2026
Joint launch of the Migration & Mobilities Research Hub and the Borders, Sovereignty & Justice Lab

New interfaculty research initiatives in migration, mobility and justice

Monash University has launched the Migration & Mobilities Research Hub and Borders, Sovereignty & Justice Lab, creating new opportunities for interdisciplinary research, student engagement and collaboration on migration, borders and justice.
4 September, 2026
The Annual Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Conference, held at Monash College on 23 July 2026

Annual Castan Centre Conference explores the future of human rights law

The Annual Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Conference brought together leading voices from law, government and advocacy to examine children's rights, human rights reform, treaty, judicial independence and the future of justice.
31 August, 2026

  1. 7 October 2026

    Lucinda Lecture: The law governing election and party finances.

    Free online law lecture on election funding, donation caps, and constitutional limits with Emeritus Professor Graeme Orr.

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    Lucinda Lecture: The law governing election and party finances. Graeme Orr

  2. 13 October 2026

    Prisoners' Voting Rights

    This lunchtime webinar explores prisoners’ voting rights today.

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    Prisoners' Voting Rights

  3. 27 October 2026

    Susan Campbell Oration: Access to Justice - Whose responsibility is it?

    Free public lecture honouring Susan Campbell. Join us 27 Oct at Monash Law Chambers, Melbourne. Limited seats, register early.

    Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
    Susan Campbell Oration: Access to Justice - Whose responsibility is it?

  4. 28 - 30 October 2026

    International Access to Justice Forum: Evidence and Action

    Global forum on access to justice, bringing together researchers, lawyers and policymakers to turn evidence into action.

    Monash College, Level 5/750 Collins St, Docklands
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  5. 30 October 2026

    Private law and the courts in an age of disruption: Bending, breaking or restati...

    One-day Monash Law conference on how private law responds to disruption, featuring a keynote by Justice Mark Leeming.

    Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
    Private law and the courts in an age of disruption: Bending, breaking or restati...

  6. 10 November 2026

    Beyond Borders: How International Law Shapes Australia's Highest Court

    A conversation with Dr Christopher Ward SC on how the High Court of Australia has shaped international law since 1903.

    Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
    Beyond Borders: How International Law Shapes Australia's Highest Court

  7. 12 November 2026

    When Australian Governments Pray: Religious Privilege and the Fair Go

    Hear Professor Luke Beck on constitutional law, religious freedom, and how legal research shapes public policy in Australia.

    Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St Melbourne
    When Australian Governments Pray: Religious Privilege and the Fair Go

  8. 3 - 4 December 2026

    The Law and Politics of Migration in Australia

    Free academic conference on migration law and politics in Australia. Hear new research, join discussions, connect with scholars.

    Monash University Law Chambers Auditorium, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
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  9. 3 - 4 December 2026

    Conference: The Law and Politics of Migration in Australia

    Free academic conference on migration law and politics in Australia. Hear new research, join discussions, connect with scholars.

    Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
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