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Dr Hilary Evans Cameron with Professor Guy S Goodwin-Gill

Refugees face higher burden of proof than criminals

27 Nov 2019

A Kaldor Centre conference has discussed the importance of getting refugee-status decisions right.

New policy brief takes an in-depth look at protected entry for refugees

14 Nov 2019

The Kaldor Centre’s Safe Journeys and Sound Policy critically analyses the ways people can seek asylum without risking dangerous journeys.

Why making a citizen’s arrest can be high-risk

12 Nov 2019

There are a number of reasons why intervening isn’t a good idea, says Dr Michael Grewcock from UNSW Law.

Myth busted: China’s status as a developing country gives it few benefits in the World Trade Organisation

08 Oct 2019

In complaining about China's alleged special treatment by the World Trade Organization, US President Donald Trump and Australia's Scott Morrison are pointing to something that isn't really there.

UNSW Law Future of Change Indian Fellow will analyse witch-hunting trials

26 Sep 2019

Dr Mayur Suresh will formulate a research project based on court trials in India, where villagers have been accused of orchestrating a social boycott and killing women they believe to be witches.

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.

Duterte-era populism and gender will be in focus at Women in Asia Conference

15 Apr 2019

Scholars from across the globe will gather at UNSW to discuss how changing gender norms intersect with populism’s appeal in Asia.

No matter who is elected, more work remains on women's rights and Indigenous issues

12 Apr 2019

Some of the Coalition government's initiatives on women and Indigenous issues have been more successful than others. Labor is promising much more.

Introducing shadow equity: a fresh idea to escape the low wage trap

19 Mar 2019

What if we were part-paid in something that was like shares in the firm we worked for, except better? It might give us better pay rises.

UNSW Law academics involved in groundbreaking report on class action proceedings

06 Feb 2019

The Australian Law Reform Commission report looked into concerns that lawyer and funder profits were being prioritised over claimants’ interests

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