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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Group photo at the Alumni Awards 2023

The 2023 Alumni Award winners inspire positive change and empower communities globally, embodying UNSW’s commitment to creating a brighter future for all. 

AFR Higher Education Awards 2023

The UNSW Sydney Law & Justice academic was recognised at the 2023 awards, along with UNSW finalists in the Community Engagement and Employability categories.

Court room showing lawyer cross-examining person with jury in the background

Previous reforms have produced improvements, but victims of sexual violence are still having negative experiences in court.

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Worldcoin wants to provide ‘proof of personhood’ in an AI-filled future, but critics and governments are unimpressed.

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