The recent Judicial Independence in Australia Conference at the TC Beirne School of Law, sponsored by the Magna Carta Committee of the Rule of Law Institute of Australia on the 10 -11 July 2015 was a resounding success. Former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia the Honourable Sir Anthony Mason gave the keynote address. A selection of his thoughts

The Australian Senate is hosting a symposium discussing the themes of the Magna Carta, parliament, and 21st century Australia. Speakers include the Patron of the Rule of Law Institute of Australia The Hon. James Spigelman AC QC and Leader of the UK Magna Carta Project Professor Nicholas Vincent (by video). The symposium will be held on Friday 30 October in