An Overview of Australian Military Law

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This text provides a comprehensive survey of Australian military law, its historical development, policy influences, and key areas such as discipline, administrative, and operations law. It also examines the integration of international law into Australian defence operations and the domestic legal framework for internal security and emergency responses. The text also introduces the authors, Professor Dale Stephens and Professor Matthew Stubbs, highlighting their expertise and contributions to military law.

Military Law Australian Defence International Law

20 Questions Medium Ages 16+ Mar 25, 2026

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This study set covers Law through 20 practice questions. This text provides a comprehensive survey of Australian military law, its historical development, policy influences, and key areas such as discipline, administrative, and operations law. It also examines the integration of international law into Australian defence operations and the domestic legal framework for internal security and emergency responses. The text also introduces the authors, Professor Dale Stephens and Professor Matthew Stubbs, highlighting their expertise and contributions to military law. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 What is the primary focus of Subtitle 19.8 of The Laws of Australia?

A Australian criminal law
B Australian military law
C Australian corporate law
D Australian environmental law

2 The Subtitle documents the development of the statutory framework governing defence in Australia from what period to what period?

A Post-WWII to the modern era
B Pre-Federation to the modern era
C The colonial era to the Federation
D The early 20th century to the late 20th century

3 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a core issue dealt with in Australian military law?

A Discipline law
B Administrative law
C Criminal law
D Operations law

4 The Subtitle gives particular attention to reforms from which part of the 21st century?

A Early
B Mid
C Late
D Late 20th century

5 How do Australian defence operations relate to international law when achieving national security outcomes globally?

A They disregard international law
B They respect and accommodate international law
C They only consider international law in peacetime
D They are primarily guided by domestic law

6 What does the domestic legal framework in Australia frame the ADF's capacity to deal with?

A Only international conflicts
B Internal security threats, natural disasters, and other emergencies
C Maritime piracy and space exploration
D Cyber warfare and economic sanctions

7 Who is Professor Dale Stephens CSM FAAL?

A A historian of Australian military conflicts
B A Professor of Law at the University of Adelaide Law School and former Permanent Naval Legal Officer
C A retired Admiral of the Royal Australian Navy
D A leading expert in international criminal law

8 Professor Dale Stephens held senior positions within the ADF, including:

A Director of Naval Operations and Fleet Commander
B Director of Operations and International Law, Fleet Legal Officer, and Director of Navy Legal Services
C Chief of Defence Force and Commander of Special Operations
D Director of Military Intelligence and Chief of Staff

9 Which of the following operational deployments are mentioned for Professor Dale Stephens?

A Afghanistan and Syria
B Vietnam and Korea
C East Timor and Iraq
D Bosnia and Somalia

10 Professor Dale Stephens attained what rank in the Royal Australian Navy before transferring to the Reserve?

A Commodore
B Rear Admiral
C Captain
D Lieutenant Commander

11 From which prestigious law school did Professor Dale Stephens obtain his Masters degree (LL.M) and Doctorate (SJD)?

A University of Oxford
B Harvard Law School
C Yale Law School
D Stanford Law School

12 Professor Dale Stephens is the Director of which research unit at the University of Adelaide?

A The Research Unit on Maritime Law
B The Research Unit on Military Law and Ethics
C The Research Unit on International Security
D The Research Unit on Defence Policy

13 Professor Dale Stephens is a participating member of the update project for which manual on the law of naval warfare?

A The Hague Manual
B The San Remo Manual
C The Annapolis Manual
D The Tallinn Manual

14 Professor Dale Stephens is an Editor and Chair of the Board of Directors for which manual on the international law of military space activities and operations?

A The Geneva Manual
B The Woomera Manual
C The Outer Space Manual
D The Ares Manual

15 What award did Professor Dale Stephens receive from the Australian Red Cross in 2021?

A The Humanitarian Service Award
B The Distinguished Service Award
C The Red Cross Medal of Honour
D The International Humanitarian Award

16 Professor Dale Stephens is a Fellow of which esteemed legal body?

A The Royal Society of Law
B The American Bar Association
C The Australian Academy of Law
D The International Bar Association

17 Who is Professor Matthew Stubbs?

A A former judge of the High Court of Australia
B A Professor at the University of Adelaide Law School and Editor in Chief of the Adelaide Law Review
C A senior legal advisor to the Australian Department of Defence
D A renowned expert in international human rights law

18 Professor Matthew Stubbs' PhD topic concerned which area of Australian law?

A Australian constitutional law
B Australian public law
C Australian contract law
D Australian criminal law

19 Professor Matthew Stubbs' teaching and research interests include:

A Criminal justice and criminology
B Public law and international law, with a focus on military law, space law, and human rights
C Tax law and corporate governance
D Environmental law and energy policy

20 Professor Matthew Stubbs has been recognised by how many Australian national teaching awards?

A One
B Two
C Three
D Four

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