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De Minimis
Official Newspaper of the Students of Melbourne Law School, Established 1948, Revived 2012 Volume 3, Issue 11
www.mudeminimis.com
ATTENDEES WERE ABLE TO DISCUSS RESEARCH WITH STUDENTS, SOME OF WHOM PREPARED POSTERS. (PHOTO: DE MINIMIS)
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On a Tangent
A YOUNG ASYLUM SEEKER FROM THE RECENT FILM, BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Doug Porteous
Last Thursday, the Senate agreed to the third reading of Migration Amendment (Unauthorised Maritime Arrivals and Other Measures) Bill 2012, and Facebook went crazy. The bill is quite simple: It repeals the pre-existing definition of an offshore entry person, and inserts the broader label unauthorised maritime person, which is defined as a person who enters the migration zone, either at an excised offshore place (Christmas Island, Cocos Island, &c.), or at any other place. Contrary to practically every bit of reporting about it, the mainland remains included in the definition of the migration zone. In effect, this is a very limited amendment: it merely allows the government to deny protection visas to those who
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in abundance, as we all tried to make an impression on our dates. Just like any first date, the evening could only have a few outcomes. You Make A Connection. They like you, not quite convinced yet, but theyre intrigued and want to see you again. Theyll make you jump through a few hurdles first, but if youve got everything where it counts youll be in with a shot of a meaningful relationship. Well it was nice meeting you, I look forward to reading your application. Friendzone. Again they like you, but not as much as you like them. The firm thinks youre nice, and would totally make another firm really happy, but theyve got their eyes on someone else, and just dont see you that way. Try as hard as you like, its unlikely that theyll take it to the next level. Best of luck, Im sure youll get one somewhere. The Flirt-All-Night-Only-to-FindOut-Theyre-Unavailable. So youve been chatting with the firm rep, its going really well, theyve made it sound like youve got a real shot at getting a position, only for them to drop one little detail at the end which makes it all worthless. Sounds like youd be a great addition to the team, oh but sorry, we dont offer clerkships to international students. Rejection. Youve played all your moves, youve given the compliments, asked all the questions, but theyre not buying what youre selling. Have you thought about Leo Cussens? Vegas Wedding. You and the firm rep get smashed, go a bit crazy, say some things you probably shouldnt have, sign a few things you definitely shouldnt have, and then wake up the next morning in a hung over stupor regretting the commitment youve made. Probably the most unlikely outcome. Youre That Guy. Youre drunk, you spilt your drink, tripped over the sign and hit on the boss. Yeah, youre that guy. Haha yeah, hes definitely that guy. Andrew Michaelson is looking for a learned friend. He likes long walks on the bench, candle lit depositions, after work pia coladas, and getting court in the rain. relationship. Money may not buy happiness, but permanent residency sure will. 4. The Cock Block The only thing stopping you from punching them is the presence of the firm reps. Theyll cut in while someone else is speaking with the firm rep and completely ignore whatever anyone else around had to say. In a group, theyll be slightly condescending. Not enough to be outwardly rude, but just enough to make you uncomfortable. Their key moves are the condescending shoulder pat, fake smile, and subtle eye roll. They seem to have found the perfect medium between douchebaggery and professionalism, so theyll probably make a pretty good lawyer. 5. The Self-Destructor Needless to say, self-awareness is not their best quality. They tend to forget that theyre at professional events and make a number of cringe-worthy missteps that will likely be the talk of law firm Christmas parties. Between drinking too much, spewing profanities, bragging about their alcohol tolerance, and s***-talking the firms after the event has ended (most likely within earshot of firm reps), the Self-Destructor is his own worst enemy.
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QUIZ
1. What is Australias (and the worlds) largest sand island called? 2. How many ships were in the First Fleet? 3. What was the Heidelberg School famous for? 4. Which yacht race is held on Boxing Day every year? 5. What was Sir Donald Bradmans batting average? 6. Who is Australias only Formula One driver? 7. Who was Tasmania originally named after? 8. In which city did the Commonwealth Parliament first sit? 9. The landmark Kata Tjuta is more popularly know as what? 10. Name the cocktail (not Australian) from its ingredients: whisky, lemon juice, sugar. Answers below. This weeks quiz compiled by Anna Nodrum.
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be correct, as Bloom would surely agree. Though more fully articulated in his older work The Western Canon, Bloom also takes arms in The Invention of the Human against what he has coined the school of resentment in the academic world. Bloom simply cannot resist criticising. He frowns upon certain more or less recent Parisian speculators, openly naming Foucault. Sometimes these occasional diversions illuminate Blooms own arguments and his focus on literary aesthetic, yet at other times, they can be slightly distracting. But that is all nitpicking. It is nothing short of pleasure to watch Shakespearean characters come back to life under Blooms loving interpretation, and in doing so, he confirms that Shakespeare is a bottomless well. This book is nothing short of a labour of love, and is a necessary and urgent read for anyone with an interest in Shakespeare. 8/10
QUIZ ANSWERS. 1. Fraser Island 2. 11 3. Melbourne-based artists who painted in the impressionist style 4. The Sydney to Hobart 5. 99.94 6. Mark Webber 7. Anthony Van Diemen 8. Melbourne 9. The Olgas 10. Whiskey Sour