George Williams

A vaccinated person using the digital health passport app on their mobile phone.

Vaccine passports: More freedom, but at what cost?

31 Aug 2021

UNSW legal and software engineering experts look at the implications of vaccine passports and the impact on people’s liberty and safety.

On Forgiveness: UNSW's 2021 Gandhi Oration

25 Feb 2021

Harvard professor and human rights advocate Martha Minow, in conversation with George Williams, explores how law, justice and forgiveness intersect.

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Fourteen years on: The Victorian Charter of Human Rights

30 Sep 2020

On the 20th anniversary of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, the former foundation director reflects on its first-ever project.

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UNSW’s Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law celebrates its 20th anniversary

18 Sep 2020

UNSW celebrates the Centre’s successful engagement in key public law debates, human rights charters, technology and the law.

A new book on treaty explores the why, where and how

09 Jun 2020

Legal experts write a manual to guide treaty negotiations and demystify a perennial national debate.

Rebel Wilson and Professor George Williams.

Rebel Wilson accepts UNSW alumni award for achievements on and off the big screen

08 Aug 2019

The comedy star, who graduated from UNSW in 2009 with a double degree in law and arts, returned to campus to share her university experience and offer advice to students.

Honourary doctorate awarded to Emeritus Professor Michael Coper

29 Mar 2019

Professor Michael Coper has been awarded UNSW’s highest honour in recognition of his service to the law and legal education.

Honorary UNSW Law doctorate awarded to Pat Anderson, visionary leader and activist

08 Nov 2018

Pat Anderson has been honoured for her advocacy of social justice and lasting change for Australia’s First Peoples.

UNSW Law appoints new Chair to tackle corporate danger areas

15 Oct 2018

Leading corporate law scholar Professor Dimity Kingsford Smith becomes the inaugural MinterEllison Chair in Risk and Regulation to lead debate on topics including the fair delivery of financial services.

Holes in this citizenship fix for politicians mean it will not work

28 May 2018

The legislative response to the section 44 mess has the potential to cause even more calamity, writes George Williams.

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