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As 2010 draws to a close, it is with a sense of pride that I reflect on the achievements of the Faculty over the past 12 months.
Our formidable reputation in the national and international mooting arena has continued to flourish, with our talented mooters making their mark all around the world. | |
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NINTH OWEN DIXON SOCIETY DINNER
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 The Owen Dixon Society hosted the who’s who of the local Law community on Friday, November 26 for the Ninth Owen Dixon Society Dinner. | |
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INTERNATIONALISATION OF LAW BOOK LAUNCH
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 Bond Law recently hosted the launch of the book Internationalisation of Law: Legislating, Decision Making, Practice and Education, edited by Emeritus Professor Mary Hiscock and Professor William van Caenegem.
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LEGAL SKILLS EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS DINNER
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 The Faculty has hosted a number of functions over the past few months to both celebrate the achievements of the past and build new opportunities for the future.
In celebration of the achievements of our remarkable student teams over the year, Acting Director of Mooting Louise Parsons hosted the 2010 Legal Skills External Competitions Dinner.
The evening was an opportunity to also recognise the many staff members who offered support and coaching to each of the teams, with special thanks going to Lee Stuesser, Kylie Fletcher-Johnson and Ian Stevens and of course 2010 Mooting Directors Joel Butler and Louise Parsons.
Justice Kirby has been confirmed as the special guest for the 2011 event, which will from now on be known as the “Kirby Dinner”. |
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BIAS MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN ABERGOWRIE
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 The Bond Indigenous Awareness Society (BIAS) Social Justice Group has completed a life-changing journey to St Teresa School in Abergowrie, far north Queensland. | |
A.B. PATERSON COLLEGE
WINS MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION
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 Congratulations to A.B. Paterson College on winning the 2010 Bond University Inter-School Mock Trial Competition. | |
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LEGAL STUDIES COMPETITION
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 The annual Bond University High School Legal Studies Competition was held in schools across Queensland on Tuesday, August 17.
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CENTRE FOR LAW, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC POLICY
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 On Friday, November 12, Justice Roslyn Atkinson launched the Bond University Research Centre for Law, Governance and Public Policy.
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TINA HUNTER
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 Assistant Professor and PhD graduate Tina Hunter has recently returned from a research trip that encompassed Norway, Dubai and the United Kingdom. | |
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WELCOME UMAIR GHORI
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 The Faculty welcomes Umair Ghori, who has recently joined us as Senior Teaching Fellow and will tutor in Contract Law next semester.
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BOND MEDIATION EXPERTS WIN INTERNATIONAL AWARD
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At a prestigious Mediation Dinner and International Awards Ceremony on 17 November at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel in London, Laurence Boulle and Miryana Nesic won the award for best international ADR publication with their book, Mediator Skills and Techniques: Triangle of Influence (London: Bloomsbury Professional Books, 2010). | |
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FAMILY MEDIATION DVD
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The Centre has produced a training DVD “Tony and Kate - Family Mediation”, featuring John Wade, Pat Cavanagh, Kathy Atkins and Libby Taylor. It shows a mother and father in conflict over child support, time with their young child, and interfering relatives. | |
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| IN MEMORIAM |
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR JOHN LESSING
 It was with great sadness that we farewelled our dear friend, colleague and teacher, Associate Professor John Lessing, last month.John passed away suddenly on Saturday November 20 and was farewelled by many of the Bond community at the New Life Uniting Church on November 25. 
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