SYDNEY BOOK LAUNCH: “A Commitment to Excellence: Essays in Honour of Emeritus Professor Gabriël A. Moens” (Ed. Augusto Zimmermann)

 On behalf of The University of Notre Dame Australia School of Law, Sydney, WALTA warmly invites you to join us at the Sydney book launch of “A Commitment to Excellence: Essays in Honour of Emeritus Professor Gabriël A. Moens”, to be introduced by Prof Augusto Zimmermann .

We are deeply honoured to have the Hon. Tony Abbott MP as guest speaker for the evening. This impressive book will be launched at The University of Notre Dame Australia School of Law, Sydney.

 Date: 23 January 2019 
Time: 6pm  
Venue: T.E.F Moot Court – The University of Notre Dame Australia (29 Shepherd St, Chippendale NSW 2008)

 As the book editor, Professor Zimmermann will be talking about the importance of this Liber Amicorum.  

 Chairing the event for the evening is Professor Michael Quinlan, Dean of Law at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney campus.

 Mr Abbott was first elected Member of Parliament for Warringah in 1994. He served as the 28th Prime Minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015 and Leader of the Liberal Party from 2009 to 2015.

Tony Abott & Dr Zimmermann

Giving the vote of thanks is the UNDA Sydney Associate Dean for Research, Professor Keith Thompson.

Emeritus Professor Gabriël A. Moens is one of Australia’s greatest legal minds and his legacy is nothing short of extraordinary. To honour his achievements, our President, Professor Augusto Zimmermann, has edited an outstanding book honouring the work and influence of Professor Moens.

“A Commitment to Excellence: Essays in Honour of Emeritus Professor Gabriël A. Moens” is a collection of essays written by leading lawyers and academics who share a profound admiration for the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Moens. 

 This outstanding book include articles on constitutional law, contract law, comparative law, jurisprudence, European Union law, International commercial law, trade law, arbitration law and practice, and mooting.

 The result is a deeply impressive collection of articles that is a most fitting tribute to the remarkable career of Professor Moens.

 We look forward to seeing you at what promises to be a significant and enjoyable event.

Please join us at this free, catered event by registering your interest via

sydney.law@nd.edu.au