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QUT Real Focus: Dr Morgan Rees

Image courtesy of Anna Moneymaker, Getty images QUT Centre for Justice member, Dr Morgan Rees, has been featured in a QUT Real Focus piece titled, “The return of the King?  Donald Trump and the impending uncertainty for Australia and the AUKUS”, discussing what could be in stored for…

New Editor: International Journal of Crime, Justice and Social Democracy

The editorial team of the International Journal of Crime, Justice and Social Democracy are very pleased to welcome new editor Professor Rowena Maguire. Professor Maguire is Director of the QUT Centre for Justice at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Brisbane Australia. Rowena is an active research leader and interdisciplinary scholar who undertakes…

Media: Rowena Maguire – Australia and the LA Fires

QUT Centre for Justice Director, Professor Rowena Maguire, has provided commentary to a media piece on “‘Real possibility’:  the bushfire risk to Aussie cities.”  The article discusses Australia’s ability to respond to an LA-style fire event. Professor Maguire discusses ‘shared responsibility’ between governments and community volunteers during times…

Media: Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence Responses

As authorities grapple with the threat of domestic violence, police and researchers want more formal education for the front  line workers dealing with victim survivors. More than 50 women were allegedly murdered by men in 2024, and statistics show 1 in 4 women have experienced violence from their partner since the age of 15. So how do we get that message across to  people who are dealing with this issue up close every day?  QUT Centre for Justice member, Professor Michael Flood has appeared in numerous media outlets discussing the new QUT Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence Responses, a specialist course…