UNSW Law & Justice

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An open process for appointing commissioners is necessary to preserve the Human Rights Commission’s independence and legitimacy.

A QR code check in outside a business

State police have accessed QR code check-in data on at least six occasions, for investigations unrelated to the pandemic.

primary school-aged children walk across a zebra crossing wearing face masks

The NSW plan doesn’t measure up against international best practice. And Victoria doesn’t seem to be following a child-centred approach, either.

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

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

young afghan children leave an airport after leaving the country

An ‘orderly departure program’ similar to the one set up after the Vietnam War could offer a vital pathway out of Afghanistan for refugees over the next several years.

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At the core of changes already underway is that the customer, not the bank, will own their banking history. It’ll make switching easier, and it’s about to spread to other services.

Andrew Lynch

Professor Lynch says this appointment is an honour, especially in the faculty’s 50th anniversary year.

Afghan refugees

Canada is offering to resettle 20,000 Afghan refugees, including women’s leaders and journalists. Why has Australia so far been unwilling to make the same declaration?

A man uses credit card while on his laptop

There is no major online marketplace operating in Australia that sets a commendable standard for respecting consumers’ data privacy. Letting customers opt out of data tracking would be a good start.

Floating fishing villages in Vietnam

Initial funding for the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership will enable more countries to measure and manage their ocean wealth to deliver a more sustainable future.

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