The University of the South Pacific
School of Law
Port Vila, Vanuatu
1 – 4 July 2001
 

The members of this year's organising committee are very pleased to have the opportunity to invite you to the Law School of the University of the South Pacific, on Emalus Campus, in Port Vila, Vanuatu, to attend the 56th Australasian Law Teacher's Association Conference.

As one of the younger Law Schools affiliated to the Association, and as one uniquely placed both geographically and jurisdictionally, we have chosen a theme which we hope will reflect current challenges and inspire future changes: Tradition and Innovation in the Law: Old Paths, New Directions.

The theme lends itself to many interpretations and this open-endedness is deliberate. We hope it will attract a wide range of speakers and interest groups. The conference itself will break with tradition by not having quite so many plenary speakers and will have a panel session on the final day. This will allow more time for interest groups, discussion and the chance to renew acquaintance with the many colleagues that the conference brings together.

We hope that you will use the opportunity of the conference to bring your families with you to enjoy the hospitality of Vanuatu, and that you will find time during your stay here to see something of the island and experience a different lifestyle.

We look forward to welcoming you to Emalus Campus.

Professor Bob Hughes
Dean of Law
200-01 ALTA President