UNSW Law

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.

Library lawn at UNSW

UNSW is ranked first in Australia for career impact and second overall in the nation’s newest university ranking.

young girl sitting against wall

UNSW-led research recommends significant investment in early intervention measures to prevent child sexual abuse.

Natalie Klein

Natalie Klein is recognised for her distinguished contribution to international law of the sea.

A Palestinian family walks through a bombed street in Gaza

Israel’s warning to civilians in Gaza of impending attacks must be ‘effective’ under international law, meaning it must not only reach people but allow them sufficient time to evacuate safely.

the hands of an indigenous man hold the hands of a young person

The proposed change to the Constitution is straightforward. Now is the time to say Yes to overcoming Indigenous disadvantage. 

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. 

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.

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.

Pages