Australia, International Law and Armed Conflict

Parliamentarians are making decisions today that will define Australia’s compliance with international law in years ahead. From sanctions and arms exports to humanitarian aid and recognition of states, choices in this term carry real legal and political consequences. Join leading jurists and international law experts for a concise, high-level briefing on Australia’s obligations in overseas conflicts — and the risks, responsibilities, and opportunities for parliamentary leadership.

We will hear from:
Adjunct Professor Chris Sidoti who is a leading human rights advocate and legal expert. He served as Australian Human Rights Commissioner (1995-2000), Australian Law Reform Commissioner (1992-1995) and was the founding Director of the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (1987-1992). Internationally, he was a member of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (2017-2019) and is currently a Commissioner on the UN Inquiry into the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel.
Professor Emily Crawford who is an internationally recognised expert in international law at Sydney Law School, specialising in international humanitarian and criminal law. In 2023, she was awarded the Max Plank-Cambridge Prize for International Law for her outstanding research contributions.

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