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What is arbitrary power? My answer centres on the caricature of the tyrant, which I argue predisposes us to label disliked non-Western 'others' as arbitrary. I hope to help avoid ethnocentricism in identifying arbitrary power. Open access on Law&Phil: link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Organisations today are facing rapidly changing contexts, economies and increasing litigation. Hear from former US Commissioner Allison Herren Lee in this special lecture on global shifts in risk and regulation in sustainability. Register here → unimelb.me/4fw47Pd

Congratulations to our very own Alysia Blackham for winning the Excellence in Teaching Award at the Australian Legal Education Awards 🏆 The award recognises her sustained excellence and leadership in legal education. Congratualtions Alysia 👏🏼

"Melbourne Law School is currently seeking applications from outstanding domestic candidates for entry to the 2025 PhD program": linkedin.com/posts/research… In 1995, I chose to do a PhD in Australia (at UNSW) rather than do the usual thing of going overseas. It was a good choice.

If I had my time over, would I study Law? In this Lecture, the Hon Linda Dessau AC CVO, former Governor of Victoria, weighs the pros and cons of dedicating a significant part of her career to Law. Tap through to register → unimelb.me/3WKdh2c

We're thrilled to announce that Professor Michelle Foster has been appointed the Dean of the Melbourne Law School at University of Melbourne following a competitive global search. Tap through to read more about Michelle's appointment → unimelb.me/46MI1nO

That's a wrap on another #UniMelbOpenDay! We hope you enjoyed the witness examinations, tours, sample lectures, and student panels and got a glimpse into life as a Melbourne Law School student. Thank you to everyone who visited and made the day so memorable 💙

Should our bond with the state be based on reasoned consent, like a team, or on emotional attachment, like a family? Prof Nick Barber from @uniofoxford explores whether our bond with the state should be based on reasoned consent or emotional attachment → unimelb.me/4dXjw9F

Catching corporate fraudsters has been a disheartening, and often unsuccessful, exercise in the Australian justice system. Prof Elise Bant explains how the High Court can now hold corporations directly responsible for their predatory business models → unimelb.me/3T1yzqO

MLS researchers have been awarded University of Melbourne's prestigious Marles and Woodward medals. 🏅The Marles medal: Associate Professor Alysia Blackham 🏅The Woodward medal: Dr Marika Sosnowski Tap through to learn more about the awardees and their work → unimelb.me/3AK2f5v

As climate change threatens our oceans, can international law and the UN meet the challenges of climate change? Dr Nilufer Oral (NUS) discusses the role of global cooperation in tackling these urgent issues. Join us on Sep 19 🔗 unimelb.me/3TdUmvv

Despite the disturbing revelations of the Robodebt Royal Commission, many government agencies are still using poor debt collection practices and are still causing harm to Australians from all walks of life. Tap through to read more → unimelb.me/4e3vM99 #AusPol #Robodebt

Commentary on judicial processes often references "open justice." Join us on Wednesday 2 October, where Chief Justice Mortimer examines the origins of the concept of “open justice” and meaning in the context of the Federal Court of Australia → unimelb.me/3B9q7

After three years, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide) delivered its recommendations, but for those of us affected, it’s seeing real change that matters, writes Dr Kay Wilson from Melbourne Law School. Dr. Wilson reflects on growing up with a Vietnam

The ACCC announced it was launching separate actions in the Federal Court against two of Australia's largest grocery chains, Woolworths & Coles. JeannieMariePaterson explains in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand the legal claim, how shoppers were mislead & the potential penalties. unimelb.me/4dktAc2

Competition agencies face growing challenges, but fighting cartels in public procurement must remain a top priority. Prof Jones from King's College London will explore why collusion and corruption persist, and discuss strategies to combat them. Register → unimelb.me/3U9hQTk

Donald Trump argues that a strongman leader will help America. A/Prof William Partlett's new book (unimelb.me/4f9a9Ex) explains why Trump is wrong, as he writes in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand → unimelb.me/4f9Z9XC.

#CHOGM24 in Samoa marks King Charles' first as Head of the Commonwealth. University of Melbourne Law School Professor Alison Duxbury provides insight on the topics that may be discussed, including #climatechange and #humanrights → unimelb.me/48g4OJv

Join us for The 2024 Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellow Lecture on December 3 for a powerful discussion on the intersection of family law, gender, and domestic abuse, presented by Professor Shazia Choudry. Register online → unimelb.me/3AGaNek

Professor Christine Parker is working with the ARC Centre for Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (@AdmsCentre). One of their major research projects, ‘The Australian Ad Observatory’ has released a new film. Check it out 👉 unimelb.me/49dNEwE