Speeches, papers and research

10th Congress of the International Association of Supreme Administrative Jurisdictions (IASAJ)

7-11 March 2010

Sydney & Canberra

Background

The International Association of Supreme Administrative Jurisdictions (IASAJ) was founded in 1983 and comprises approximately 100 high jurisdictions and international organisations. The purpose of the IASAJ is to promote exchange of ideas and experiences between jurisdictions empowered to adjudicate, in last instance, disputes arising from the action of public administrations. The 10th triennial Congress of the Association was held this year in Sydney and Canberra.

Chief Justice Michael Black of the Federal Court and Justice Garry Downes, President of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, co-hosted the Congress. Deputy President Brian Tamberlin took on the role of Rapporteur General. The main theme of the 2010 Congress was 'Review of administrative decisions of government by administrative courts and tribunals'. Over 100 delegates attended the Congress, representing almost 50 countries.

The General Report can be found here.

Speeches and Comments

Opening Ceremony

Justice Garry Downes   (Paper)

Chief Justice Michael Black   (Paper)

Chief Justice Robert French   (Paper)

Opening Plenary Session

Chief Justice Michael Black   (Paper)

Justice Garry Downes   (Paper)

Deputy President Brian Tamberlin   (Paper)

Closing Ceremony

Attorney General Robert McClelland   (Paper)

Deputy President Brian Tamberlin   (Paper)