Gern Citutionan Cotuion
Hosted by the School of Law of the University of New England, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the European Focus Group of the Law Council of Australia, the College of Law of the Australian National University and the Goethe Institute

60 years Deutsches Grundgesetz - the German Constitution turns 60

Human and basic rights through the eyes of Germany and Australia

On 23 May 2009, Germany will mark the 60th anniversary of the Grundgesetz für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland, the German Constitution. Leading German and Australian legal experts will discuss key constitutional rights and principles from both a German and Australian perspective.

The Conference will deal with the significance of the Basic Law and Commonwealth Constitution with regard to Human Dignity, Freedom of Communication, Federalism and Federalism reform, the role of the constitutional courts, social conflicts and inclusion as well as international integration. For further information please download the flyer here.