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Ben Hayward

@lawguypi.bsky.social
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Associate Professor at Monash Business School researching private international law, international commercial arbitration, and international sales law. Usual disclaimers.

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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
There's been a lot of talk about #Sony's pending discontinuation of physical game discs. Do the Australian Consumer Law's consumer guarantees apply to digital content in the same way as traditional physical goods? It's not clear, as I discussed with The Age: www.theage.com.au/technology/v...
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Consumer rights lost in the digital media age are unlikely to come back
Sony’s decision to end PlayStation games on disc is the latest blow to physical media, but the digital games, movies and music you buy aren’t actually yours.
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Lisa Toohey @ltoohey.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Call for Papers: 14th ADR Research Network Roundtable Call for Paper Proposals The Australian Dispute Resolution Research Network (ADRRN) is pleased to announce a call for papers for its 14th Annual Research Roundtable to be held from 18-19 November 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. The Roundtable…
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Call for Papers: 14th ADR Research Network Roundtable
Call for Paper Proposals The Australian Dispute Resolution Research Network (ADRRN) is pleased to announce a call for papers for its 14th Annual Research Roundtable to be held from 18-19 November 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. The Roundtable will hosted by the College of Business and Law and the School of Law, RMIT University at the RMIT Melbourne City Campus. ADRRN roundtables provide a collaborative and supportive research environment for work-shopping papers-in-progress.
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Dr C Ward SC @cward-int-law.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I am very pleased to announce the publication of my book International Law and the High Court of Australia. Published by Melrose Legal Publishers in The Hague @mlpthehague.bsky.social, the book traces the Court’s work in international law since Federation. melroselegalpublishers.com/wp-content/u...
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Appellate arbitration in India and Australia: what's proposed, how are these proposals different in their natures, and how might each jurisdiction think about the others' proposed reform? These are all issues I explore in a new blog post! Available here: forum.nls.ac.in/nlsblr-blog-...
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Appellate arbitration perspectives from India and Australia: The Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the ACICA Arbitration Rules - NLS Forum
Introduction Studies published by the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London (‘SIA’) consistently identify arbitration’s status as a preferred dispute resolution mechan...
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
#Hybrid #arbitration case law hits Aus! If you're interested in a deep-dive into the recent Downer Utilities case, be sure to download last week's Case by Case podcast episode where I discuss the decision with Luke Zadkovich and Calum Cheyne of Floyd Zadkovich: open.spotify.com/episode/3K0h...
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
The #LCIA is #consulting on its #arbitration #rules! More information here for anyone interested: www.lcia.org/News/lcia-ru...
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LCIA Rules Revision Consultation
11 March 2026 Consultation opens: 11 March 2026 Stage 1 closes: 11 May 2026 The LCIA invites submissions on the next edition of the LCIA Arbitration Rules...
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Lisa Toohey @ltoohey.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Announcement: 14th Roundtable at RMIT in Melbourne I am pleased to announce the details of the 14th Australian Dispute Resolution Research Network roundtable. It will be held at RMIT University on the 18th and 19th November 2026 at our city campus. Thanks again for the hard work of the organizers…
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Announcement: 14th Roundtable at RMIT in Melbourne
I am pleased to announce the details of the 14th Australian Dispute Resolution Research Network roundtable. It will be held at RMIT University on the 18th and 19th November 2026 at our city campus. Thanks again for the hard work of the organizers for the 13th roundtable which was a big success! RMIT last hosted our community of ADR scholars in 2014, and after many years, I am so pleased to have the opportunity to again host ADR researchers.
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Dr Tamsin Phillipa Paige @pagingdrpaige.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
For those of you who missed my @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social lunchtime lecture last Friday you can have a watch (sans Q&A) here: youtu.be/jUxNiGTAX9o?...
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Reading International Law as Stories
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
So many thoughts about #Tesseract ... now in hard copy too! If you'd like to read my research addressing what the High Court gets right and wrong (mostly wrong) about #private #international #law in #arbitration, see the link below, or send me a DM or email! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
What's been happening in Asia-Pacific commercial arbitration law? Quite a lot, of course! My recent article in #Arbitration explores select developments over 2024 to 2025. kluwerlawonline.com/journalartic...
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A Regional Approach to Asia-Pacific Commercial Arbitration? First Regional Roundup, 2024-2025 - Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management
View A Regional Approach to Asia-Pacific Commercial Arbitration? First Regional Roundup, 2024-2025 by - Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management
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Douglas Guilfoyle @djag2.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
The ANZSIL/Australian yearbook of international law student paper prize is open! anzsil.org/student-pape....
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Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law - AYBIL/ANZSIL Student Paper Prize
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Poomintr Sooksripaisarnkit FCIArb @pom2701.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
I have got my copy already. Have you got yours?
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
With thanks to UNCCA, I really enjoyed watching this year's UN Day Seminar. If you're also interested in learning from the great panel discussion addressing international trade and the role of bodies like UNCITRAL, the recording is available here: www.youtube.com/live/WzBHmTi...
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UNCCA UN Day Lecture
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
With thanks to the International Law Association's Australia Branch, it was a lot of fun to act as commentator on last night's #international #commercial #law research webinar featuring Inma Conde and Xiaolei Han, moderated by Matt Lee. Thanks for having me!
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
With thanks to the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia for the opportunity to contribute to today's generative AI law assessment showcase. Lots to learn from others' research and strategies and very glad to contribute!
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
I had a great time this week chatting to Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu on the #EVApodcast about #arbitration in #Australia! For those interested, the podcast is available in all the usual places, including here: open.spotify.com/episode/0fOh...
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ADR and Arbitration: An Australian Perspective with Dr Benjamin Hayward
Expert Views On ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show · Episode
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International Trade & Int'nl Commercial Law research group @monash-iticl.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
#ITICL is represented by @lawguypi.bsky.social today at #UNCCA's May Seminar at Sydney Law School! We're currently enjoying hearing Dr Peng Guo's analysis of the #CISG's application in China!
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Getting the electronic offprint is great, but seeing an article arrive in real (and very shiny!) life is even better! Thanks to the great team at the #VindobonaJournal for the opportunity to share my research!
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
My recent #VindobonaJournal article explores how The #Matrix helps us understand the #Vienna #Sales #Convention's Australian application. Shout out to @pagingdrpaige.bsky.social and @drnajimagi.bsky.social for putting their own pop culture enthusiasm out there! vindobonajournal.com/wp-content/u...
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Outside the law I'm a #podcast fiend, and this week @dandkuniverse.bsky.social answered my question: do big creatures move slow (eg. giant Ant-Man) or fast (eg. Eva Units)? The answer refers to the t-rex, so #Marvel, #anime, and #dinosaur fans are covered! #thanksdandk www.iheart.com/podcast/105-...
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Was the Tyrannosaurus rex fast or slow? (Featuring Dr. John Hutchinson) - Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe | iHeart
<p>Daniel and Kelly talk to Dr. John Hutchinson about how large animals move.&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href='https://omnystudio.com/listener'>omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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Poomintr Sooksripaisarnkit FCIArb @pom2701.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
The Arbitration Bill has received the Royal Assent. It is now the Arbitration Act 2025. See: www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Boost for UK economy as Arbitration Act receives Royal Assent
A new law to help the UK’s legal services sector maintain pole position and which will deliver millions more to grow the economy and help implement our Plan for Change.
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Lisa Toohey @ltoohey.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Save the date, Lucky 13th Australian Dispute Resolution Research Network Roundtable, 27-28 November 2025, Monash University The Faculty of Law, Monash University is proud to host the 13th Australian Dispute Resolution Research Network Roundtable on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November 2025 at the…
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Save the date, Lucky 13th Australian Dispute Resolution Research Network Roundtable, 27-28 November 2025, Monash University
The Faculty of Law, Monash University is proud to host the 13th Australian Dispute Resolution Research Network Roundtable on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November 2025 at the Monash University Clayton Campus (approx. 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD). There are many public transport options to Monash from inner city Melbourne and we will share details for attendees from afar. The Roundtable is an opportunity to present work in progress and receive feedback and critique in a supportive and friendly environment, and to network with leading dispute resolution academics.
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Last year, I had the pleasure of working with the Melbourne University Law Review to bring a long-running project to print: analysing Australia's adoption of the #CISG, and that adoption's implications for the CISG's #interpretation. Available here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Last year, I had the very good fortune of working with my former colleague - Roger Gamble - to update Concise Australian Commercial Law for its 8th edition. Now that it's out, I'm very much enjoying preparing our updated syllabus for our Business Law and Commercial Law students this year!
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Angus Macinnis @aequoetbono.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Sydney based #auslaw folk, the Australian CIArb pre-moot for the #32ndVisMoot is being hosted on 24 and 25 March - if you would like to come along and arbitrate, here is the link: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
With the Property ( #Digital #Assets etc ) Bill under consideration by the United Kingdom's #parliament, it is a pleasure to be able to share my response to the Committee's call for evidence: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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House Of Lords Special Public Bill Committee For The Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill: Response To The 19 November 2024 Call For Written Evidence
This document is a copy of the submission made to the House of Lords Special Public Bill Committee for the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill's call for written
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
A huge congratulations to Dr Cameron Ford on the publication of #Security for #Costs in #International #Arbitration! It was great to have my copy arrive this week, and I'm really looking forward to the read!
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
How do the rules of precedent apply in Australia when we deal with the #CISG - a treaty intended to promote international trade? This is the question I tackle this month in the University of New South Wales Law Journal. I hope you enjoy the read: www.unswlawjournal.unsw.edu.au/article/fant...
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Fantastic Precedents and Where to Find Them: An Argument for Limiting the Operation of Common Law Binding Precedent Rules When Interpreting the UN Sales Convention (CISG) – UNSW Law Journal
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Ben Hayward @lawguypi.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
With thanks to Anthony Kennedy, it was great to step back into the virtual studio at Conflicts, Contracts and Cake to talk about the High Court of Australia's #arbitration decision in CBI Constructors v Chevron! open.spotify.com/episode/4o2r...
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Episode 8: Functus Officio?
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