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UNSW student wins Law Student of the Year
UNSW Law fourth year Law/Commerce (Finance) student Sanjay Alapakkam takes home the Law Student of the Year award at the recent Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.
The ACCC is suing Google for misleading millions
Following a privacy policy change in 2016, Google has collected users' data from third-party websites and apps. The ACCC argues users were misled into signing away their privacy.
Award-winning research amplifies marginalised voices
The winners of this year’s Australian Journal of Human Rights Andrea Durbach Prize press for greater accountability in human rights debates
The Uluru statement is not a vague idea of 'being heard' but deliberate structural reform
The mission of Voice — Treaty — Truth in the Uluru Statement represents very carefully sequenced reforms. A proper understanding of these should guide any constitutional changes
Trust Exercise: a new podcast explores ‘trust’ from different perspectives
UNSW’s Grand Challenge on Trust reaches a broader audience in fortnightly conversations with national and international thought leaders
It takes an even bigger village: tackling disability discrimination at school
With help from the Grata Community, a young family has settled a disability discrimination case that will allow children on the autism spectrum and living with disabilities to thrive
Ocean accounting: measuring progress towards sustainable development of the ocean
UNSW Sydney plays a key role in developing a new accounting framework for recognising the ocean’s benefits beyond economic growth and employment.
Do harsher punishments deter crime?
It’s easy to think that the threat of punishment will simply dissuade someone from doing the wrong thing. But it turns out that deterring would-be criminals by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences is more tale than truth.
Deep cultural shifts required
In an open letter to Attorney-General Christian Porter, more than 500 women working in the law from across Australia have sought changes to the way judges are disciplined and appointed.
UNSW Sydney launches world-leading Continuing Professional Development (CPD) delivery service
CPD Direct will deliver targeted continuing professional development to legal practitioners each month. This personalised approach selects relevant professional development, based on an individual’s areas of practice, type and years of practice.
Southeast Asian democracies in declining health amid COVID-19
An illiberal turn across the region has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Australia should take note says Associate Professor Melissa Crouch.
Wage theft rife for international students in Australia
More than three in four international students in Australia are earning less than the minimum casual wage, says a new survey of 5000 international students. One in four reported receiving less than half the minimum wage in their lowest paid job.
‘Aboriginal children deserve better’: Chair of a damning review calls for urgent action
Professor Megan Davis, the author of the independent review into Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care, says the government needs to “implement recommendations and announce the way forward”.
Liminal Law: Understanding how law relates to life
Dr Marc De Leeuw uses a philosophers lens to investigate Law, life and the presuppositions we work with. For example, does nature have a right to life?
What's on?
COVID-19: Fairness in Virtual Courtrooms
This webinar will examine the measures and changes to court procedures put in place across Australia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the move to online hearings and expansion of non-jury trials.
When: 14 August 2020
Time: 1 - 2pm
Where: Online
Meet the Experts: Postgraduate Research Degrees with UNSW Law
Join us for an online, livestream information session on Postgraduate Research Degrees with UNSW Law.
When: 27 August 2020
Time: 5 - 6pm
Where: Online
COVID-19 and digitalisation of dispute resolution
Associate Professor Kun Fan will lead a panel of eminent dispute resolution academics and practitioners around the world to discuss the issues and their regional and global implications.
When: 3 September 2020
Time: 4:30 - 6pm
Where: Online
UNSW Open Day
Prepare for your future and search for what inspires at UNSW Open Day. Our fully online Open Day is your chance to explore what UNSW has to offer across every area of study and discover the opportunities that will shape your future.
When: 5 September 2020
Time: 9am - 4pm
Where: Online
Legal Hour: Modern Slavery
Hear from a dynamic panel of business and human rights leaders on the topic of Modern Slavery
When: 9 September 2020
Time: 12 - 1pm
Where: Online
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