AABHL Conference
29th November – 2nd December 2026
Boorloo / Perth, Western Australia
ABSTRACTS OPEN!
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 AABHL conference will be hosted by the Centre for Health Law and Policy, University of Western Australia! Join us 29th November – 2nd December 2026 for the Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law Conference in Boorloo / Perth, Western Australia.
This annual gathering provides a valuable platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and open exchange of ideas and a chance to meaningfully connect with others in the bioethics and health law fields across Australiasia. Join us for an incredible lineup of engaging presentations, riveting keynotes and thought-provoking panels.
2026 AABHL Student Essay Prize
John McPhee Prize (Law)
Awarded for work on health law and ethics, focusing on topics at the intersection of health, law, and ethical practice.
Max Charlesworth Prize (Bioethics)
Awarded for work exploring ethical issues in medicine, health sciences, or health care from any relevant disciplinary perspective.
Submission Requirements
- Essay must not exceed 5,000 words (excluding references).
- Submissions must follow Journal of Bioethical Inquiry guidelines and be uploaded as a Word document via the abstract portal by 31 May 2026
- Only winning essays will be included in the conference program. Students wishing to present outside the prize competition should submit an abstract via the Call for Abstracts page.
Assessment
Essays will be judged by a panel comprising two AABHL committee nominees and two members of the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry editorial board. Assessment will consider academic scholarship, familiarity with the field, rigour, originality, and clarity.