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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Australia Day list honours UNSW leaders
Trailblazing UNSW Sydney academics join distinguished alumni and friends on the 2020 Australia Day honours list.
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The Best & Worst Countries for Women
When: 3 March 2020
Where: The Galleries, Scientia Building
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Democracy in the Digital Age: Jamie Susskind
When: 5 March 2019, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Leighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney
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AI and the Bias of Machines: Robert Elliott Smith
When: 9 March 2020, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Roundhouse, UNSW Sydney
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Festival of Dangerous Ideas
When: 3-5 April 2020
Where: Sydney Town Hall
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