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    • 2026 AIAL National Conference – Administrative Law in a Time of Crisis – save the date and call for papers by 20 February 2026

    CALL FOR PAPERS AND ‘SAVE THE DATE’

    Administrative Law in a Time of Crisis
    Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July 2026
    Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit
    Barton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

    The AIAL National Administrative Law Conference is Australia’s pre-eminent administrative law conference, having been held each year since 1991 (except in 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions). The 2026 Conference will be the 35th National Administrative Law Conference.
    The aim of the Conference is to provide those involved or interested in Australian administrative law with the opportunity to discuss contemporary issues, share practical experiences and consider future developments. The 2026 Conference will be hosted by the National Executive Committee of the Institute.

    2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE THEME

    The overarching theme for the 2026 AIAL National Administrative Law Conference is: Administrative Law in a Time of Crisis.
    This topic invites consideration of a broad range of current and future-focussed issues. We seek papers that explore present and emerging issues, analyse lessons learned and suggest ways forward, particularly those that address the following subthemes as they impact on administrative law or can be addressed through administrative law mechanisms:
    • Addressing the impacts of climate change
    • Responding to humanitarian emergencies
    • The rights of First Nations peoples
    • Threats to democracy
    • Threats to the administration of justice
    • The use of automation and artificial intelligence in administrative and judicial decision-making.
    The Institute encourages contributions on this theme and relevant subthemes but is also interested in finding space for those with fresh perspectives or ideas. The Conference will provide a stimulating mixture of practical sessions and more reflective and thought-provoking presentations.

    CALL FOR PAPERS

    The Institute calls for potential papers on our theme to be presented at the Conference.
    Please send written proposals for a paper by Friday 20 February 2026 by email to:
    aial@commercemgt.com.au or by post to: AIAL, PO Box 9141, Deakin ACT 2600.

    PUBLICATION OF PAPERS

    Conference speakers will be asked to prepare papers, which will be made available to those attending the Conference. Selected papers may also be published in the Institute’s journal, AIAL Forum. Papers may be refereed, if requested by the contributor.

    CONFERENCE VENUE

    The 2026 National Administrative Law Conference will commence at 1:00pm on Thursday 30 July 2026 and conclude at 4:30pm on Friday 31 July 2026. All Conference sessions will be held at the Hotel Realm.

    CONTACT DETAILS

    For enquiries about the program or to discuss a possible paper, please contact:
    • Tara McNeilly, Secretary, AIAL National Executive Committee (E: tara.mcneilly@ags.gov.au; T: 02 6253 7374), or
    • Sue Hart, AIAL Business Manager AIAL Secretariat (E: aial@commercemgt.com.au; T: 02 6290 1505)

    AIAL 2026 Administrative Law Conference – Call for papers and save the date (1)

    Australian Institute of Administrative Law
    PO Box 9141, Deakin ACT 2600
    Phone: 02 6290 1505 | Email: aial@commercemgt.com.au
    ABN 97 054 164 064 A 1733