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On 4 June 1996 the Academic Board supported the creation of the Australian Human Rights Information Centre within the Faculty of Law (resolution AB96/41). By the time of the Vice-Chancellor's approval on 19 June 1996, however, the name of the Centre had become the Australian Human Rights Centre (file 961214). The intention of the original Centre application was for it to function within the Human Rights Centre, but this was not approved and instead on 29 January 1997 the Vice-Chancellor approved the absorption of the Human Rights Centre and all its activities into the Australian Human Rights Centre (file 962119). Associate Professor George Zdenkowski was the first director of the Centre. In 2008 the director of the Australian Human Rights Centre was Associate Professor Andrea Durbach. Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 19/06/1996-

The establishment of the Human Rights Centre within the Faculty of Law was endorsed at the 13 August 1986 meeting of the Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee. The main aim of the Centre was to co-ordinate and develop multidisciplinary teaching and research in the area of human rights at the international, regional and national levels. Ms Patricia Hyndman was appointed as the Centre's Acting Director. On 29 January 1997 the Vice-Chancellor approved the absorption of the Human Rights Centre and all its activities into the newly formed Australian Human Rights Centre (file 962119). Controlling Organisation: UNSW - 13/08/1986-29/01/1997

This series contains the annual reports of the Australian Human Rights Centre (AHRC). Each item is a typed volume on the happenings within the Centre throughout the year.

This series contains the e-bulletins of the Australian Human Rights Centre ( AHRC ). Each item outlines current happenings and activities occurring in the Centre.

This series consists of reports of the Australian Human Rights Centre (AHRC). Each item is a printed volume, which contains details of reports or studies conducted by the Centre. Reports are retained on a selective basis only.

At its meeting of 26 July 2000 the Faculty of Law Standing Committee resolved LAW00/02 That it be recommended that the Academic Board recommend to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) that the Gilbert and Tobin Centre for Public Law be established in the Faculty of Law, as detailed in the document presented. (file No: 010858). In August the faculty received feedback from Professor Milbourne, then Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) suggesting amendments to its proposal. In September 2001 the faculty put forward an amended proposal taking into account comments on the original proposal; the appointment of a centre director and the establishment of centre infrastructure within the Faculty of Law in the mean time; and the establishment of the centre having received approval by the relevant faculty committee. At its meeting on 5 February 2002 the Academic Board considered the recommendation of the Committee of Research meeting held on 6 December 2001 and resolved AB02/8 (subject to the approval of the name by the Chancellor's Committee) That the Academic Board recommends to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) that the Gilbert and Tobin Centre for Public Law, be established in the Faculty of Law, as detailed in the documents presented. In accordance with the 'Principles and Procedures for the Establishment, Management and Review of Centres in the University of New South Wales' the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) then recommended to the Vice-Chancellor that the centre be established. The Vice-Chancellor approved the centre on 14 February 2002. Following approval of the centre's name by the Chancellor's Committee Council at its meeting on 15 April 2002 resolved CL002/21 That in keeping with the Naming Policy for Facilities at the University of New South Wales, Council approve the name 'The Gilbert and Tobin Centre for Public Law' for the new Centre for Public Law established in the Faculty of Law. A centre director, the Anthony Mason Professor George Williams was appointed in December 2000 and the centre commenced operations. Legal firm, Gilbert and Tobin is the principal sponsor of the centre. The centre is led by the centre director and staffed by a team of leading public law scholars based at the faculty of Law at UNSW. An Advisory Committee and a Management Committee, chaired by the director of the Gilbert and Tobin Centre oversee the operations of the centre. In 2007 the Gilbert and Tobin Centre of Public Law in the faculty of Law plays a prominent, independent role in public debate on issues vital to Australia's future: including Bills of Rights, the reconciliation process and native title, and the challenges of responding to terrorism. The centre is a focal point for research into and discussion of important questions of public law for the academic, professional and wider community. The centre's associates, project directors and postgraduate students are engaged in research, teaching, media and consultancy work and events including conferences and seminars. An important aim of the Gilbert and Tobin Centre of Public Law is to forge links with the legal profession and with other groups and organisations interested or involved in the field of public law. It works with industry partners on projects designed to produce leading scholarship and raise community awareness in public law including administrative and constitutional law and related areas involving reform of the legal system including human rights, indigenous legal issues and electoral law. Partners include Gilbert and Tobin, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, Electoral Council of Australia, Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Reconciliation Australia. Additionally, the Gilbert and Tobin Centre has close links to other bodies within the faculty of Law, namely: Australian Human Rights Centre and International Law and Policy Group. Controlling Organisation: UNSW - by 01/01/2001-

The creation of the Faculty of Law was approved by Council on 13th July, 1964, under resolution 64/137. On 24 January 1966, the foundation chair of Law was created, with the apointee to also become dean of the faculty (resolution 66/15i). On 8 September 1969 Council appointed Professor John Halden Wootten to this position (resolution 69/155), with classes being offered from 1971. Originally the Faculty did not incorporate any Schools, but this was altered by Council on 24th January, 1972 (resolution 72/10) with the formation of the School of Law, which was co-extensive with the Faculty. The inaugural meeting of the Faculty took place on 9th February, 1971. In 2013, administered by Dean Professor David Dixon, the Faculty was comprised of the School of Law, the Australasian Legal Information Institute, the Diplomacy Training Program, the Social Justice Project and nine Centres. Subordinate agency: Board of Studies in Taxation (1990 - 2006) / Australian School of Taxation (ATAX) (2006 - 2010) - 25/08/1997 - 31/12/2010 Subordinate agency: Law Library Advisory Committee - 04/04/1978 Subordinate agency: School of Law - 24/01/1972 Subordinate agency: Teaching Committee of the School / Faculty of Law - 18/03/1975 - 06/04/1988 Subordinate agency: Curriculum Committee of the School / Faculty of Law - 18/03/1975 - 06/04/1988 Subordinate agency: Curriculum Review Committee of the Faculty of Law - 26/09/1978 Subordinate agency: Future Directions Task Force of the Faculty of Law - 17/08/1994 Subordinate agency: Planning Committee of the Faculty of Law - 13/08/1997 - 31/12/1998 Subordinate agency: Dean's Council of the Faculty of Law - 24/08/1998 Subordinate agency: Governance Working Party of the Faculty of Law - 29/07/1999 - 20/11/1999 Subordinate agency: Education Committee of the Faculty of Law - 10/02/2000 Subordinate agency: Gilbert and Tobin Centre of Public Law - 01/01/2001 Subordinate agency: Kingsford Legal Centre - 20/07/1981 Subordinate agency: Communications Law Centre - 09/05/1988 - 30/06/2005 Subordinate agency: Centre for Refugee Research - 02/02/1999 Subordinate agency: Aboriginal Law Research Unit (1981 - 1986) / Aboriginal Law Centre (1986 - 1997) / Indigenous Law Centre (1997 - ) - 23/04/1981 Subordinate agency: Human Rights Centre - 13/08/1986 - 29/01/1997 Subordinate agency: Australian Human Rights Centre (AHRC) - 19/06/1996 Subordinate agency: National Children's & Youth Law Centre (NCYLC) - 01/01/1993 Subordinate agency: Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre - 06/06/2000 Subordinate agency: European Law Centre (1996 - 2008) / Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law (2008 - c. 2011) / Network for Interdisciplinary Studies of Law (c. 2011 - ) - 19/06/1996 Subordinate agency: Centre for the Study of Law and Technology - 29/02/1984 - 01/06/1992 Controlling Organisation: UNSW - c. 13/07/1964-

This series consists of the subject files of the Dean of the Faculty of Law. The material is mainly typed and contained in manilla folders in alphabetical order. The items relate to numerous issues affecting the Faculty of Law, including the Indigenous Pre-Law Program, Aboriginal Research & Resource Centre, Asia-Australia Institute, faculty awards, scholarships & prizes, Australasian Legal Information Institute, Australian Network for Japanese Law, Continuing Legal Education Program, Diplomacy Training Program, East Timor Project Steering Group, European Court Internship, student fees & funding, Foundation Studies, General Education, Grade Distribution Policy, ceremonies & seminars, Honorary Degrees, Honours, Human Rights Centre, Indigenous Law Centre, John Hubert Plunkett Society, jubilee medallions, Kingsford Legal Centre, anniversary celebrations, Law building, faculty retreats, UNSW Law Journal, Law Society, faculty marketing, press clippings, Potsdam Australia Centre, courses, speeches, Unisearch Ltd and visiting fellowships. Currently the Archives only holds items from this series for periods covering law deans Garth Nettheim, Michael Chesterman, Paul Redmond, Leon Trakman and David Dixon.