UNSW Law & Justice

matilda mcdonell on court and olivia coleman smiling and holding a netball

Matilda McDonell is a rising star of the Super Netball competition and studying law, a feat inspiring another UNSW elite athlete to do much the same.

a worker at her desk buried under pieces of paper that say spam

One of the first ‘spam’ messages on record was sent in 1854.

simple illustration of people near a giant voting box with the australian flag on it

The No campaign line for the upcoming Voice referendum tells people they can’t figure out the issues, says the Dean of Law & Justice at UNSW Sydney.

person casting a ballot at a polling station

From a legal standpoint, there is a difference between a state and a territory, and for some that justifies giving territory voters less say. 

Institute for Climate Risk and Response

The research institute will offer advice to industry on how to assess and respond to climate change.

australian prime minister anthony albanese speaks during question time

A Voice to Parliament would advise the “executive government” – that is, ministers and the public service – on issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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The annual list recognises individuals who are shaping the future of their fields and defining the next generation of leadership. 

Three minute thesis competition

Dr Sascha Spencer impressed competition judges with her eye-opening presentation on helping medical professionals improve diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders. 

A vast pile of referendum booklets

The “yes” and “no” cases have outlined their arguments to be sent out to Australian voters. Here, legal experts examine the claims by both sides to see if they stack up.

Small child in front of a UNHCR branded tent in a refugee camp

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has released a statement on the responsibilities of governments to reduce harm from climate change. Here’s what’s in it for Australia.

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