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Professor Martin Krygier appointed a Member of the Order of Australia
Gordon Samuels Professor of Law and Social Theory Martin Krygier has been recognised for his significant service to legal education and to professional associations.
US-China phase one trade deal
While phase one of the US-China trade deal will curb tensions, more work is needed to provide predictability and protection to the world economic order.
Climate refugees cannot be forced back home
In a landmark decision, the UN Human Rights Committee has found it is unlawful for governments to send people back to countries where climate change impacts expose people to life-threatening risks or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
Addressing reoffending and reimprisonment
A UNSW Law report is a clear call to action for the NSW Government and relevant departments and agencies to ensure people are adequately supported in their transition from prison to the community.
Online legal startup pitches onto global stage
A dispute resolution software startup has won an entrepreneur shark tank competition promoting tech innovation within the legal industry.
Goodwin-Gill to receive prestigious Riesenfeld Award
The Kaldor Centre’s Professor Guy S. Goodwin-Gill will be honoured for his outstanding contributions to the field of international law with the 2020 Stefan A. Riesenfeld Memorial Award.
Fragile democracies and a universal carbon tax
UNSW Law Professor Rosalind Dixon has conducted extensive research on fragile democracies. She discusses a universal carbon tax that compensates citizens rather than governments.
Is CV fraud a crime?
Depending on the inaccuracy on your curriculum vitae, lying on your CV could be a crime, says UNSW’s Law Professor Alex Steel.
Does the Religious Discrimination Bill go too far?
Scientia Professor George Williams, Dean of UNSW Law, says Australia should have religious protection, but this bill oversteps the mark.
Australia Day list honours UNSW leaders
Trailblazing UNSW Sydney academics join distinguished alumni and friends on the 2020 Australia Day honours list.
The Best & Worst Countries for Women
When: 3 March 2020
Where: The Galleries, Scientia Building
Democracy in the Digital Age: Jamie Susskind
When: 5 March 2019, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Leighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney
AI and the Bias of Machines: Robert Elliott Smith
When: 9 March 2020, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Roundhouse, UNSW Sydney
Festival of Dangerous Ideas
When: 3-5 April 2020
Where: Sydney Town Hall
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