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Madeleine Perrett,Adelaide Law School PhD Candidate, Awarded Prestigious Fellowship

Adelaide Law School is proud to celebrate Madeleine Perrett, PhD candidate, who has been awarded the Law Foundation of South Australia Fellowship to undertake the Continuing Education Certificate in Indigenous Governance through the University of Arizona’s internationally recognised January in Tucson program.

Professor Dale Stephens Participation in ICRC Sponsored Events in Geneva

Professor Dale Stephens was recently invited by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to present a paper on the relationship between the Geneva 1977 Additional Protocol I (which principally applies to land warfare) to the law of naval warfare.

Adelaide Law School Students Undertake Study Tour to Narungga Country

During the mid-semester break, students and staff from the Aboriginal Peoples and the Law course – including Anna Olijnyk, Alex Wawryk and Madeleine Perrett – took part in a three-day study tour to Narungga Country on the Yorke Peninsula.

SALRI Engages with Law Reform Bodies in the UK and Ireland

The South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) has recently been welcomed by leading law reform bodies in the United Kingdom and Ireland, strengthening international ties and highlighting the Institute’s innovative contributions to law reform and legal education.

Immersive Connection to Country Experience with Jade Brook, a Adjahdura/Narungga and Kaurna woman

Adelaide Law School's HDR Reps, Madeleine Perrett and Frankie Bray, hosted an Immersive Connection to Country Experience with Jade Brook, a proud Adjahdura/Narungga and Kaurna woman with deep roots across several South Australian communities through her maternal bloodlines.

Reckoning and Reimagining: Workshopping Indigenous Justice Pedagogies

Anna Olijnyk, Alex Wawryk, Ayla Do Vale Alves (UniSA), and Madeleine Perrett attended a three-day workshop at the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub, University of Melbourne last week.

Madeleine Perrett presenting at ALAA

Madeleine Perrett recently presented at the Australasian Law Academics Association (ALAA) at the University of Queensland. Her presentation, 'Indigenous Voices in Legal Research: A Non-Indigenous Perspective', explored the ethical responsibilities, methodological challenges, and opportunities for respectful engagement that non-Indigenous legal scholars face when engaging with Indigenous voices in legal research.

Higher Degree by Research Conference Showcases Scholarly Engagement and Career Insights by Madeleine Perrett and Frankie Bray

The Adelaide Law School recently hosted its annual Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Conference, organised by HDR representatives Madeleine Perrett and Frankie Bray. The event brought together research students, academic staff, and legal professionals for a day of vibrant discussion, reflection, and professional development.

Madeleine Perrett receives ABLE Education Excellence Award

We are delighted to share that Madeleine Perrett, PhD Candidate in the Adelaide Law School, has been awarded the prestigious ABLE Education Excellence Award for 2025.

Law Reform Class visits State Parliament for insightful discussion on Legislative Process

On 12 June 2025, students from the Law Reform class had the privilege of visiting South Australia’s Parliament House, accompanied by Professor John Williams and Associate Professor David Plater.

Associate Professor Anne Hewitt presents research at ILO Conference in Geneva

We are proud to share that Associate Professor Anne Hewitt has recently returned from Geneva, Switzerland, where she delivered a presentation at the prestigious 9th Regulating for Decent Work Conference, hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO). This year’s conference focused on the vital theme: “Strengthening Labour Institutions and Worker Voice to Deliver Decent Employment.”

RUMLAE Director Participates in Maritime Security Cooperation Workshop

RUMLAE Director, Prof Dale Stephens (in his reserve Navy capacity) recently participated as a presenter and course manager in the 2025 Maritime Security Cooperation Workshop held in Canberra during the week of 7 - 11 April.

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Adelaide Law School Prize Ceremony

On Thursday, 3 April 2025, the Adelaide Law School proudly hosted its annual Prize Ceremony in the stunning surrounds of the National Wine Centre.

RUMLAE Congratulates Ms. Emma Colovic and Ms. Evelyn Vincin Walker on their International IHL Mooting Achievement

RUMLAE is very pleased to congratulate Ms Emma Colovic and Ms Evelyn Vincin Walker for being runners up in the Grand Final of the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot (Asia-Pacific) conducted recently in Hong Kong.

UK Woomera Manual launch

On 12 March, RUMLAE Director Professor Dale Stephens CSM FAAL attended a launch event for the Woomera Manual (Oxford University Press, 2024) at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) located in central London.

SALRI staff presenting Suppression Orders Report

SALRI in 2024: Another busy year of law reform

The South Australian Law Reform Institute has had another busy and productive year in 2024 and thanks all parties who have contributed in various ways to its important work throughout the year.

RUMLAE Hosts Visit from Hawaii

RUMLAE Director Professor Dale Stephens was very pleased to recently host Commander Jacqui Swinton RAN and Commander Ian Santicola USN who were visiting from Hawaii to discuss arrangements for the forthcoming Air and Maritime Legal Rights and Obligations project.

Dr Samuel White has won a National Library of Australia Fellowship!

As part of the Fellowship, Dr White will look into the history and triggers for when Defence has been used domestically since 1901 - from floods, to quarantine, to counter terrorism.

Law expert celebrated with fellowship

The University of Adelaide’s Professor Andrew Stewart has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia.

Aboriginal Peoples and the Law Field Trip

During the semester break, students and academics taking part in the "Aboriginal Peoples and the Law" program embarked on a transformative journey to the Yorke Peninsula. Led by Alex Wawryk and Anna Olijnyk, this three-day field trip proved to be a resounding success.

The Ligertwood building on the University of Adelaide North Terrace campus

Adelaide Law School graduates among state's best

Fourteen Adelaide Law School alumni feature in the Advertiser's article 'Rising legal eagles: Meet South Australia’s top 22 law graduates and why they do it'.

Emeka Cyprian Onwubiko stands in front of the Supreme Court

Support students and join the Adelaide Law School 150 Club

To mark the University of Adelaide’s 150th celebration, we invite you to become a part of history and join the Adelaide Law School 150 Club, funding the John Bray Law Scholarship.

Adelaide Law School celebrates commitment to inclusion and gender equality

Adelaide Law School was the first Australian law school to admit women as students and did so from the founding of the law School in 1883.

Law and Ethics presentation at Australian Red Cross Event

RUMLAE Director Prof Dale Stephens presents on Law and Ethics at Australian Red Cross Event

JESSUP 2024

Last week, a remarkable opportunity unfolded for a group of 5 incredibly dedicated Adelaide Law students as they delved into the thrilling realm of public international law through the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

SALRI in 2023: A fruitful year of law reform

With considerable output and impact over its 13 years of operation, 2023 has been another busy but productive and rewarding year for the South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI).

Collaborative Conversations in Law Reform

SALRI takes an active role to promote enhanced links and cooperation between Commonwealth and Australian law reform bodies. There are many common issues, themes and challenges in modern law reform and ample scope for fruitful cooperation.

Adelaide Law School's 140th celebratory Gala Dinner

5 October 2023 we celebrated the Adelaide Law School's 140th celebratory Gala Dinner at the National Wine Centre of Australia!

Aboriginal Peoples and the Law Field Trip

During the semester break, students and academics taking part in the "Aboriginal Peoples and the Law" program embarked on a transformative journey to the Yorke Peninsula.

RUMLAE Digital Resilience Conference

On 4 September 2023, RUMLAE’s inaugural Digital Resilience Conference was held at the Ingkarni Wardli Building at the University of Adelaide. A diverse range of topics were canvassed, including the international law governing cyber operations and cyberweapons, regulation of company action in response to cybersecurity concerns, potential control of misinformation and disinformation in Australia and abroad, and the practical and legal management of data breach incidents. The day featured presentations from a number of Adelaide Law School academics and students, including Professor Dale Stephens, Emeritus Professor Christopher Symes, Associate Professor Beth Nosworthy and PhD student Karina Galliford.

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