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Australia’s human rights doublethink

13 Oct 2015

The government’s response to the cancellation of the visit by the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants is evidence of the bewildering doublethink regarding Australia’s “legitimacy” as an international leader, UNSW's Human Rights Clinic says.

Why Malcolm Turnbull must dump the citizenship bill

06 Oct 2015

Far from making us safer, legislation allowing Australian citizenship to be stripped from dual nationals would make matters worse, writes George Williams.

Giving Law graduates an edge in changing job market

25 Sep 2015

Students graduating from UNSW Law will work with one of the profession’s most senior recruiters to forge industry links and help build career opportunities.

A law degree? Only if you're committed

18 Sep 2015

If you don't want to be a lawyer, choosing to study law as a 'generalist' degree could be a terrible waste of time, writes Cathy Sherry.

Online child protection initiatives win national award

09 Sep 2015

UNSW Law has been named as joint winner of a national award for ongoing work that supports the safety and wellbeing of Australian children and families.

BackStory: Rosemary Rayfuse, UNSW Law

08 Sep 2015

The international law expert talks about her solitary, often nail-biting treks and why we shouldn’t mess with Mother Nature.

China connection

08 Sep 2015

An initiative of UNSW Law puts the Faculty at the forefront of understanding China’s business environment.

After Heydon and Carmody, does Australia need a new test for judicial recusal?

03 Sep 2015

The idea of a judge determining the credibility or completeness of their own version of events is simply indefensible, writes Gabrielle Appleby.

Maverick to the end, Dyson Heydon's decision should surprise no one

01 Sep 2015

In Australia, the slightest whiff of the political about a judicial decision is apt to set off a frenzy of indignation, writes Robert Woods.

Coming to grips with Europe's refugee crisis

31 Aug 2015

When we talk about the migration "crisis" in Europe we risk confusing cause and effect and we help justify special policy responses that are often outside the law, writes Jane McAdam.

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