Opinion | 23 Oct 2020
We can no longer ignore the threats facing the Pacific — we need to support more migration to Australia
If only 1% of the Pacific’s population was permitted to work permanently in Australia, this would bring more benefits to the region than Australia’s annual aid contribution.
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Jane McAdam
Achievement | Announcement | 16 Oct 2020
How can artificial intelligence promote inclusive prosperity for all?
A legal expert explains when AI can be entrusted to assume tasks currently performed by humans, and when it should complement workers.
Opinion | 12 Oct 2020
Refugees and asylum seekers: was the federal budget a missed opportunity?
When borders reopen, expanded pathways for refugee admission could help both displaced people and strengthen the Australian community, says a UNSW Law expert.
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Claire Higgins
Thought leadership | 12 Oct 2020
Koalafications: what new environmental laws mean for the survival of the species
The new State Environmental Planning Policy has caused quite a stir politically, but a UNSW Law academic says not much is changing.
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Amelia Thorpe
Thought leadership | 30 Sep 2020
Fourteen years on: The Victorian Charter of Human Rights
On the 20th anniversary of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, the former foundation director reflects on its first-ever project.
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George Williams
Achievement | Announcement | 21 Sep 2020
UNSW’s Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law celebrates its 20th anniversary
UNSW celebrates the Centre’s successful engagement in key public law debates, human rights charters, technology and the law.
Thought leadership | 17 Sep 2020
With our borders shut, this is the ideal time to overhaul our asylum seeker policies
Denying protection to asylum seekers is neither sustainable nor defensible as long-term policy. Here are ways to make the screening process at airports more just when the borders do reopen.
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Regina Jefferies
Research | 17 Sep 2020
COVID-19 brings despair and suffering to international students and temporary migrants
Thousands of international students and temporary migrants have experienced exclusion and racism, and been unable to pay for basic living needs during the pandemic.
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Bassina Farbenblum
Thought leadership | 08 Sep 2020
Can you sue your employer if you contract COVID-19 in the workplace?
Respectful and consultative decisions between employer and employee are needed in the coming months, and this approach will minimise potential OHS legal risks in the process.