Presented by The Sydney Centre for International Law and CAPLUS
Guest speakers:
- Ms Irene Baghoomians, Sydney Law School
- Mr Micah Burch, Sydney Law School
- Professor Philomena Murray, University of Melbourne
- Dr Luke Nottage, Sydney Law School
- Associate Professor Ben Saul, Sydney Law School
- Dr Brett Williams, Sydney Law School
This session will consider regulatory implications of the proposal by Kevin Rudd to go beyond existing mechanisms within the vibrant Asia-Pacific region to promote better "habits of cooperation" in economic, security and socio-political affairs.
A leading political scientist and former diplomat, Professor Philomena Murray (University of Melbourne), will set this initiative in the context of existing institutions in the region as well as other parts of the world (EU, South America, Africa) as well as other recent developments proposals (including one from Japan for an "East Asia Community": see generally http://www.aspi.org.au/publications/publication_details.aspx?ContentID=273&pubtype=5).
As experts in international business law, Dr Luke Nottage, Dr Brett Williams and Mr Micah Burch will consider innovative ways to develop Free Trade Agreements and tax treaties to advance more ambitious yet sustainable economic integration, as well as more effective resolution and avoidance of disputes involving both states and firms within the region (see already: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1509810 and http://blogs.usyd.edu.au/japaneselaw/).
Dr Ben Saul will examine regional securities issues.
Professor David Kinley and Ms Irene Baghoomians will consider human rights implications include new initiatives from ASEAN.
Lawyers/barristers: attendance at this seminar is equal to 3 MCLE/CPD units. Full program of current MCLE/CPD eligible events.
Time: 3-6pm (registration from 2.30pm; refreshments after the seminar)
Location: Minter Ellison Room, Level 13, St James Campus, 173 - 175 Phillip Street, Sydney
Cost: Full fee: $165; SLS Alumni: $132; F/T students/academics: $55 (all inc GST)
Contact: Events Coordinator, Phone: 02 9351 0238, Email: law.events@sydney.edu.au