The Geoff Masel Aviation Law Prize

In 2004 the Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (ALAANZ) created a Prize in memory of the late Geoff Masel.

The objects of the Prize are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding and research and study of aviation law in Australia and New Zealand.

The first Prize was awarded in 2005 to Ansgar Grosse-Sender for his LL.M Research Paper at Victoria University Wellington entitled The Warsaw Convention - Paving the way towards uniformity for future 'DVT' claims under the Warsaw Convention?
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2026 Geoff Masel Prize

The Geoff Masel Aviation Law Prize will be awarded each year for the best paper submitted by an undergraduate student or Masters Student on a subject relating to aviation or space law, with consideration given to the level of experience of the entrant.

The paper must be between 3,000 - 5,000words. Entrants are required to submit their paper via email to the ALAANZ Secretariat (meccaconcepts@bigpond.com) no later than 5pm on Friday 27 February 2026. The winner will be announced in April 2026 and will be invited to attend the Annual Conference of ALAANZ in 2026, in Canberra- Australia between May 6-8, 2026 where the prize will be presented.

The paper must be accompanied by a declaration that the work is the original work of the author, and if it incorporates any work of any other person, that fact should be recognised and identified in the declaration.

It is a condition of entry that the Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand Limited has the right to publish any of the papers in the Association's journal, Aviation Briefs.

A suitable blank Masel Prize coversheet and declaration may be downloaded by clicking here.

The winner will receive the following complimentary:

ALAANZ Membership to 30 June 2027
Full registration at the 2026 Annual Conference (including social events)
Accommodation (single occupancy, room only) at the Conference venue; and
Economy air fare for one to the Conference venue from or within Australia or New Zealand.