A Kominar Chronicle: In the beginning… 

During my studies at Bond University I was a legal research assistant at the Department of Law. I had the pleasure of working with the other research assistants and contributing to a law textbook. I assisted with the Privacy and Spam Law chapters along with some draft review.

Internet and E-commerce Law is published by the Oxford University press and is available for order online. I was surprised last week when a copy from Australia arrived for me!

Congratulations to both Jay Forder and Dan Svantesson on their recent publication, and to all of the others who worked behind the scenes to make it happen.

That’s it! Bond University Juris Doctor academic requirements complete! I finished my sixth and final semester with the best schedule of my life! Class timings for assignments, classes, and tutorials were perfect. For exam season, I only had to sit Canadian Constitutional Law and Civil Procedure, and I wrote them both in one fell swoop yesterday morning.

So, while I haven’t officially graduated yet, all the work is done, and now we play the waiting game! I’ve got a lot on the go for the next few weeks though. There are a number of odd jobs that need to be taken care of and I’m supporting a number of projects around campus. Also, we’re planning a trip to Thailand in the middle of September, so lots to take care of before I head back to Canada.

Stay tuned!

Jere and Emily flew into Brissy International on Monday morning and were quickly whisked off to the Gold Coast. (Note: Jere’s Nerdy Hat reads ‘Kitchener/Waterloo Software Quality Association’)

Tired, weary and jet-lagged, they were good-natured about seeing local highlights. We went grocery shopping at Robina Town Centre and toured around Bond. Dinner was a special treat as we dined on Kangaroo and Crocodile cooked up for us by a true Aussie, Nadine! It was particularly delicious and a great way to start any Australian adventure.

The next day we scouted out the coast itself and got to some of the beaches. We started at the northern end of the Gold Coast and slowly worked out way south. Lunch in Southport with Nadine, and idle wandering down civilian pavilions. by the courthouse in Southport for a delicious lunch at Mason’s.

I decided that we should head over to Q1 to get a birds-eye view of the land (Left). Q1’s claim to fame is that it is the world’s tallest all residential tower. It is apparently the 20th tallest building in the world, and the fact is well advertised at the base of the tower. Suspiciously absent in any comparison is mention of Canada’s own CN Tower. Amongst the 30 some odd technological tower-marvels, the CN doesn’t deserve to be listed!? More to follow, informal investigation to follow.

We went down the coastline and hit North Burleigh Lookout at sunset (Right). After getting lost in Miami on the way back home we indulged with some Tuk Tuk Thai Takeaway.

The next morning, I cooked up a continental brekky for the travellers and we ventured off to Brissy for our last day together. I learned something that day, Brisbane is a terrible city to drive in if you haven’t driven there before. We enjoyed the adventure because it was a good way to see the city, but stopping right turns for three streets in a row simply can’t be good for traffic. Anyhow, we made it to the airport with plenty of time and I saw them off to Cairns. They’ve got a great tripped planned, owed mostly to Emily from what I hear!

It was quite a treat to see Canadian family and friends down in Australia, and a nice way to celebrate finishing my degree! Thanks to my family who sent me down graduation cards, very appreciated and safely received.

Wishing Jere and Em all the best on the rest of their journey!

Bon Voyage!

This is as live and raw as law school blog posting can get. I’m updating the blog in the middle of my final class of law school. I’m finishing how I came in, with a whole swath of Canadians. Too bad we’re studying Canadian Constitutional Law! I’m glad to be finished with classes and tutorials for the foreseeable future.

My brother, Jeremy is coming to visit Australia next week with his girlfriend Emily. They’ll be visiting me on the Gold Coast first from August 6 to 8 and I hope to show them what can be seen in 2 days time! There was a rumoured evening-dinner visit to Q1, the world’s tallest all-residential building. Of course a trip to the Gold Coast would not be complete without a trip to the beach, and possibly into the hinterlands. Anyhow, more on their travels to follow.

As I near the end of my Bond academic career I wonder what to do with my life. I think this is an important time to reflect on where I want to go, and how I want to get there. I’m also considering what to do with this space. This site has served me will for 2 years but I think that its primary function will be changing after I leave Australia and Law School.

Don’t fear! I haven’t left yet! (I still have a paper, 2 exams, celebrations, a trip to Thaliand, graduation and some closing thoughts to regale you with!)

Thanks for sticking with me!
- Zach