The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law is proud to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Anthony Hopkins as an Acting Judge of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Supreme Court.
All in Academics
Acclaimed law of the sea book co-authored by Prof Rothwell released in third edition
A new edition of The International Law of the Sea (Bloomsbury, 2023) co-authored by two of Australia’s foremost experts on the subject provides a comprehensive assessment of the foundational principles and contemporary issues in the law of the sea.
A/Prof Jake Blight appointed Independent National Security Legislation Monitor
ANU College of Law alumnus Jake Blight (BGenSt, LLB (Hons) ’00, MAppCybern ’21) has been appointed as Australia's new Independent National Security Legislation Monitor.
Making sense of sanctions: ANU Law scholar researches impact of Global Magnitsky Act
A landmark study led by Dr Anton Moiseienko has examined the Global Magnitsky Act's impact on individuals sanctioned over corruption charges with novel results.
Dr Ogg’s monograph presents masterful study of litigation in refugees' journeys
Protection from Refuge: From Refugee Rights to Migration Management (Cambridge University Press, 2022) by Associate Professor Kate Ogg is the first global and comparative study of 'protection-from-refuge' litigation.
New book pieces together the complex diversity ‘jigsaw’ in corporations
A new book by Associate Professor Akshaya Kamalnath presents a holistic analysis of the complex topic of diversity with nuanced justification of what types of diversity are most useful for corporations.
ANU Law PhD candidate awarded ABC TOP 5 Arts residency
Lawyer, storyteller and PhD candidate Sarouche Razi is exploring how art practices can be used to advance coronial justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
ANU Law scholar examines ‘judicialisation of politics’ in Pakistan in new book
Associate Professor Moeen Cheema's new book has been praised as a 'must-read' for anyone interested in constitutionalism in South Asia.
ANU recognises three public law scholars with honorary doctorates
ANU has awarded honorary doctorates to three of its legal scholars for their exceptional contributions across law, academia and public service.
Study to shed light on sexual harassment costs and damages nationwide
A study led by eminent socio-legal and feminist scholar Emerita Professor Margaret Thornton FAAL FASSA will examine the impact of costs and damages in sexual harassment cases across Australia.
Professor Weeks co-authors seventh edition of landmark administrative law book
For nearly 30 years, 'Judicial Review of Administrative Action and Government Liability' has been an institution in Australian legal circles.
ANU Law scholars secure landmark ARC Discovery Project funding
An ANU College of Law research project that aims to reconceive states' engagement with the international legal order in the face of populism has secured nearly $620,000 in ARC funding.
Money, government and democracy: How an ANU Law scholar’s research led to greater QE transparency
ANU monetary law expert Associate Professor Will Bateman has given expert evidence on the financial, institutional and legal aspects of the UK's quantitative easing programme.
Australian Crisis Simulation Summit returns bigger and better in 2021
The Australian Crisis Simulation Summit is gearing up for its second year with an emphasis on inclusion and expertise.
A professor and a playwright: ANU Law scholar reignites passion for theatre with new play
After a decades-long hiatus from acting and writing in plays, ANU Law Professor Desmond Manderson returns to his passion with a powerful part-thriller, part-black comedy.
ANU Law secures landmark three DECRAs in 2021 round
ANU has become the first Australian university to clinch three Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards in a single round within the Law and Legal Studies field of research.
ANU Law scholars' study sheds light on ethical climate of Australian law practices
Three ANU Law scholars have co-authored a research article examining new lawyers’ perceptions of the ethicality of their workplace.
Dr Kama’s life-changing journey from PNG ‘village kid’ to award-winning PhD scholar
From the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea to the heights of legal academia, Dr Bal Kama’s scholarly success has been shaped by his determination to overcome challenges and deep commitment to the Pacific.
Report by Dr Hall to safeguard integrity in Australian sport
A report into sport integrity led by Associate Professor Kath Hall has contributed to the design of a new government agency to clamp down on match-fixing, doping and corruption.
After a stellar ANU career, Professor Nolan prepares for new CSU directorship
When Professor Mark Nolan first arrived in Canberra as a teenager in 1990, he never imagined it would mark the start of a 30-plus-year relationship at ANU.