Applications close at 5pm, 30 September 2025 AEST.
About
The Baxt Prize celebrates the legacy of Professor Robert Baxt AO and his outstanding contribution to business law in Australia. Professor Baxt was a founding member of the Business Law Section (BLS) of  the Law Council of Australia, serving in various leadership roles including Section Chair (2001–2003). His work in trade practices, corporate law, and taxation law, along with his commitment to  legal education, continues to inspire generations of lawyers.
Prize Details
Prize Amount: $5,000
Eligibility Criteria:
o The author must be under the age of 35 on 30 June 2025.
o If the article is co-authored, all co-authors must meet the age requirement. The prize will be
shared among them.
o The article must be published in print between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.
o The article must appear in a qualifying journal, defined as one ranked A* or A in the ABDC 
journal quality list for FOR Codes 180105 (Commercial Law) and 180125 (Taxation Law).
o All eligibility decisions are at the discretion of the BLS Executive.
Nominations may be submitted by:
o A publisher or editor of a qualifying journal
o A member of the Business Law Section
o The eligible author(s) themselves
Judging Criteria:
o Significance of contribution to debate and analysis – 60%
o Design and execution – 20%
o Quality of argument – 20%
How to Apply
Submit your application using the official nomination form available online at 
www.lawcouncil.au/business-law/baxt-prize via email to: [email protected], 
including an electronic copy of the published article.
Applications close at 5pm AEST on 30 September 2025.