Morrtensen on "Professional Legal Ethics in Australia"

USQ School of Law and Justice's Professor Reid Mortensen has published a new paper in Volume 192 of Advances in Social Science, Education, and Humanities Research.  The journal is open access and the article, Professional Legal Ethics in Australia, is available for a free download.  Here is the abstract:

"This paper is a short account of the deep moral structures of Australian legal professions. In attempting to understand how the ethics of any legal profession compare with those of other countries’ professions, the social, political and historical foundations of the profession help to explain the moral inclinations of individual lawyers and why they practise as they do."

Jones & Patrick on Queensland's New Human Rights Bill 2018

USQ School of Law and Justice staff members Dr. Nicky Jones and Dr. Jeremy Patrick have collaborated on a submission to the Queensland Legislature's Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee.  The submission discusses proposed legislation, the Human Rights Bill 2018, and is available for download here.

Mortensen Pens Fourth Edition of "Private International Law in Australia"

Professor Reid Mortensen, Head of School of the USQ School of Law and Justice, has written the fourth edition of Private International Law in Australia.  The text is co-authored by Professor Richard Garnett and Professor Mary Keyes, and published by LexisNexis.  Here is the publisher's description:

"Private International Law in Australia is highly regarded book provides a clear and comprehensive analysis of the principles of private international law and the methods by which such principles are applied to cross-border legal problems in Australia.

Important recent developments in Australian private international law are discussed, together with legislative reforms and significant decisions, particularly of Australian courts. A new chapter on equitable claims and trusts has been added in this edition.

The book provides an in-depth examination of the following subjects:

• introduction to private international law
• jurisdiction and judgments
• international arbitration
• choice of law
• international family law
• choice of law for obligations
• choice of property law
• international company law

An understanding of the fundamental concepts in private international law is becoming increasingly important in legal practice, and the accessible style of this text makes it invaluable to both students and practitioners."

Gray on "Is the Seal of the Confessional Protected by Constitutional or Common Law?"

USQ School of Law and Justice Professor Anthony Gray has just published a new article in volume 44(1) of the Monash University Law Review.  The article is titled Is the Seal of the Confessional Protected by Constitutional or Common Law?

He on "Chinese State-Owned Enterprises and Foreign Investment Regulation in Australia"

USQ School of Law and Justice Senior Lecturer Dr. Ling Ling He has recently published a new article in Volume 46(5) of the Australian Business Law Review.  The article is titled "Chinese State-Owned Enterprises and Foreign Investment Regulation in Australia."  Here is the abstract:

"Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have become one of the biggest foreign investors in Australia. This has caused some anxieties among the public as well as muddled thinking in Australia. The public views are clearly mixed towards foreign SOE investment. In its efforts to strengthen and modernise its foreign investment framework, the Australian Government has made a number of changes, for example the agricultural land register. This article examines Australia’s foreign investment regulatory system, particularly its regulation of foreign SOE investors. Focusing on Chinese SOE investment in Australia, it considers how Australia might maximise the associated benefits and minimise the potential risks of foreign SOE investment."

Patrick on Conscientious Objection and Abortion Legislation in Queensland

In February of 2018, USQ School of Law and Justice Lecturer Jeremy Patrick made submissions (available here) to the Queensland Law Reform Commission's public inquiry on 'Review of Termination of Pregnancy Laws'.  Patrick's submissions focussed on whether and to what extent healthcare professionals should have the right to refuse to participate in abortion procedures on the basis of religiously-based conscientious objection.  The Commission's final report cited Patrick's submissions several times and quoted multiple passages.

Crowley-Cyr contributes to new textbook on "Abnormal Psychology"

USQ School of Law and Justice Associate Professor Lynda Crowley-Cyr has contributed a chapter to a new Wiley textbook titled Abnormal Psychology (1st edition, 2018).  Along with Adina Piosevena, Crowley-Cyr wrote Chapter 13, "Legal and Ethical Issues."  Here is the publisher's blurb about the textbook:

"The first edition of Abnormal Psychology  is a must-have resource for students who want to succeed in their unit and leave with an in-depth understanding in the area of Abnormal Psychology. This resource offers students comprehensive coverage of current research, theory and treatment, while also supporting a multiple paradigm approach and covering the cutting-edge research and theory that is central to the discipline.

This edition has been adapted to the Australia and New Zealand region from the popular American edition, which has been a trusted and staple resource for instructors and students for many years. Local research is spread throughout with many carefully curated articles and news items to provide you with relevant examples to help you engage better with the content during tutorials or self-study.

Written by an author team of experienced academics and researchers, led by Ann M. Kring from the University of California, each chapter is engaging and highlights key issues with well-informed research. Delivered as a full colour printed textbook with an interactive eBook code included, this title enables you to master concepts and succeed in assessment by taking the roadblocks out of self-study, with features designed so you get the most out of learning."