Australia, International Law and Armed Conflict: What are our obligations

Graphic for event Australia, International Law and Armed Conflict: What are our obligations, 6pm 12/03/2026 Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Cooks Hill NSW 2300

When

Where

Newcastle Conservatorium of Music
32 Auckland St
Harold Lobb Concert Hall
Cooks Hill NSW 2300
Australia

Why

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 made now carry real legal and political consequences.

Join us in person for a discussion on Australia's role and responsibilities under international law during armed conflicts and environmental crisis.

Professor Chris Sidoti is a leading human rights advocate and legal expert. He is currently a Commissioner on the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel.

Professor Emily Crawford 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.

Bookings essential.

After the lecture, we will be sharing a light supper with Commissioner Sidoti and Professor Crawford. This will be held, subject to renovations being completed, in the bar and foyer area of the Harold Lobb Concert Hall. (If the renovations are not completed, we will advise of a replacement venue).

This event is co-hosted by the ANU Law School, the International Commission of Jurists and Amnesty International. All welcome.

Any monies received in excess of costs for this series of lectures will be donated equally to Médecins Sans Frontières, UNICEF and the Palestinian Center for Human Rights.

Bookings essential.

For updates check the Eventbrite event, or this Facebook event. Any questions, please call or text 0448 269 092.

 

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