ABOUT AABHL
The Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law (AABHL) is Australia and New Zealand’s leading organisation concerned with issues of bioethics and health law. Its members come from many disciplines including medicine, nursing, law, ethics, philosophy, healthcare administration, allied health and complementary healthcare. AABHL encourages those with a professional interest in the relationship between law, bioethics, health care, public health, and global health governance, to become members.
AABHL was formed in 2009 from the amalgamation of the two leading Australasian organisations concerned with bioethical issues: the Australasian Bioethics Association and the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Health Law and Ethics, both established in the early 1990s.
AABHL Conference
7th – 9th December 2025
Manawa, Christchurch,
Aotearoa / New Zealand
We are thrilled to announce this years’ annual AABHL conference will be returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2019! Join us 7-9 December 2025 for the Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law Conference in Christchurch, Ōtautahi New Zealand—a vibrant city known for its picturesque gardens, flourishing creative scene, innovation and rich heritage.
Hosted by the Bioethics Centre at the University of Otago, this gathering provides a valuable platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and open exchange of ideas and a chance to meaningfully connect with others. Join us for an incredible lineup of engaging presentations, riveting keynotes and thought-provoking panels. Call for Abstracts now open! Topics may include (but are not limited to):
- Professional Ethics
- Medical Law
- Health Equity and Justice
- Mental Health
- Genetics and Genomic
- Environment and Health
- Technology, AI, and Data Ethics
- Indigenous Ethics and Philosophy
- Clinical Ethics
- Animal Ethics
- Global Health
- Reproductive Ethics and Law
- End of Life Ethics and Decision-Making
- Research Ethics and Regulation
- Cultural Safety in Health
Who Should Attend?
This conference is targeted at academics and practitioners working in professions and disciplines including all aspects of healthcare, policy development, medico-legal, education, ethics/philosophy, and research
Stay tuned for updates soon on conference registrations and important dates for abstract submissions.
Become a Member of AABHL
Benefits of Membership Includes:
- Subscription to the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry (JBI)
- Members rates for conferences and workshops
- Access to information about current events and opinion in the field
- Collaboration with professionals and peers
- Access to special interest Streams and their activities
- Discount membership and conference rates for students
