Professor Anna Huggins from the QUT School of Law has been awarded an ARC Discovery Project grant for the project Next Generation Environmental Regulation: Integrating Regulatory Technology. The project aims to develop new approaches for effectively integrating regulatory technology into environmental regulation to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and legitimacy.…
The United Kingdom Parliament is considering a bill aimed at making smoking obsolete, which has been endorsed in a report by long-time tobacco endgame campaigner, Professor Matthew Rimmer. Bill faces pushback from Big Tobacco which helped defeat UK’s previous smoke-free future attempts 1,200+ health authorities call for swift…
The Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR) annual oration is delivered by leading international experts in health law. In 2025 ACHLR is proud to present its 13th Oration presented by Professor Tracie O. Afifi. Child Maltreatment in Canada: What we know and how we can do better.…
Among the inspiring Queenslanders nominated for the 2026 Australian of the Year is Distinguished Professor Ben Mathews, recognised for his groundbreaking work in child abuse research. A leading voice in child protection law and policy, Ben Mathews has dedicated his career to improving the lives of vulnerable children…
A new article from QUT Law Lecturer Nicole Landy published in Law, Technology and Humans outlines findings from a seven-month study involving students enrolled in QUT’s Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, also known as the Practical Legal Training (PLT). Participants engaged with several GenAI use cases embedded in…
Volume 6 of the Australian Journal of Law and Religion (AJLR) has now been published online. The Australian Journal of Law and Religion is the first peer-reviewed scholarly journal that focuses on the complex and dynamic interactions of faith and law in Australia and the South Pacific. Every issue…
This week (20-26 October) is International Open Access Week. This year’s theme asks a pointed question about the present moment and how, in a time of disruption, communities can reassert control over the knowledge they produce. It also challenges us to reflect on not only who has access…
The Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR) and QUT’s Centre for Decent Work and Industry will co-host this event where Andrew Stewart (Professor of Work and Regulation) and Marie Boland (CEO of Safe Work Australia) will be examining the future of work health and safety (WHS) in…
Students currently enrolled in an LLB or JD university law program in Australia were invited to enter the 2025 Law and Religion Essay Competition. The University of Southern Queensland School of Law and Justice invited submissions for the 2025 Law and Religion Essay Competition. All entries were evaluated…
Congratulations to Kelly Purser, Bridget Lewis, Andrew McGee and Kylie Pappalardo. Kelly, Bridget and Andrew have been promoted to Professor, and Kylie has been promoted to Associate Professor. This recognition is a testament to their academic contributions and leadership at QUT. We look forward to their ongoing and…
