Conflict of Laws is the body of law applied by Australian courts to assist in the resolution of disputes containing 'foreign elements'. Foreign elements are present where this some contact or interaction with a foreign legal system. As a result of globalisation of businesses and the increasing mobility of people worldwide, this area of law continues to increase in significance.

The unit focuses on the three principal issues that Conflict of Laws both in Australia and worldwide seeks to resolve: Jurisdiction - Does a court have jurisdiction over a 'foreign' defendant?; Choice of law - What substantive law will a court apply to resolve a dispute involving a 'foreign element'?

Foreign judgments - If a foreign court has delivered a judgment in relation to a dispute between two parties, when and in which circumstances will an Australian court recognise or enforce the judgment of that foreign court?