shaped by — international law since 1903
About this Event
The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, along with the Victorian Chapter of the International Law Association (Australia Branch), invite you to an evening conversation with Dr Christopher Ward SC on his new book, International Law and the High Court of Australia (Melrose Legal Publishers, 2026), the first comprehensive examination of the High Court's engagement with public international law since the Court's establishment in 1903.
Tracing the development of the Court's approach from early uncertainty to a modern and coherent framework, the book covers constitutional foundations, human rights, indigenous rights, refugees and citizenship, criminal law and extradition, and state immunities — offering a detailed picture of international law's role in contemporary Australian domestic legal analysis. The foreword is by The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG.
Dr Ward will be in conversation with Dr Elizabeth Sheargold, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Monash University.
Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
⏰ Time: 6 pm – 7 pm AEST (registration from 5.30 pm)
📍 Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Registration closes: COB Friday, 6 November 2026
About the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law
The Castan Centre is a world-renowned academic centre using its human rights expertise to create a more just world where human rights are respected and protected, allowing people to pursue their lives in freedom and with dignity. The Centre’s innovative approach to public engagement and passion for human rights are redefining how an academic institution can create important and lasting change.
The Centre is named after the late Ron Castan AM QC, a passionate advocate of human rights.
The International Law Association
The International Law Association is a global association, with branches all over the world. The ILA aims to bring people together who are interested in international law, to promote greater respect for adherence to international law and to foster an understanding of international law. The Victorian Chapter of the ILA (Australian Branch) hosts events in Victoria focusing on a wide range of international legal topics.
Contact us
e-mail: [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia
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