Lockdowns in response to COVID-19 have resulted in a surge in domestic violence around the world. Closer to home, there has been a 130 per cent year-on-year increase in calls for assistance to the domestic violence crisis services in the Australian Capital Territory.
On 1 January 2019, Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018 entered into force requiring around 3,000 entities based or operating in Australia to prepare annual statements on potential modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains, and the steps they have taken to address those risks. The Act is the latest example globally of a legislative scheme intended to foster corporate action on such risks.
Dr Esmé Shirlow, a senior lecturer at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law, has co-authored a new chapter with the late Professor David D. Caron of King's College London (Judge, Iran-United States Claims Tribunal). It traces the development of procedural transparency in international investment arbitration, teasing apart different types of transparency whilst also considering their objectives and consequences.
Although the Federal Government might not consider a pandemic to be the best time to consult with the public on legislation establishing a Commonwealth Integrity Commission, there is one public consultation occurring now that might have the potential to transform transparency and accountability of government.
Dr Will Bateman, a senior lecturer and expert on law, finance and technology at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law, has authored a new book that explores critically important legal and constitutional aspects of sovereign borrowing, central banking and public expenditure.
Three scholars from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law have co-authored a research article examining new lawyers’ perceptions of the ethicality of their workplace, with just over half of respondents reporting above-average levels of integrity, responsibility and care in their workplaces.
‘Lawfare’ and ‘green tape’ are common criticisms levelled by conservative commentators, politicians and business lobbyists at public interest litigants when major developments and jobs are delayed by legal challenges to environmental approvals.
COVID-19 has affected every segment of society, with the law being no exception. From enforced lockdowns of public housing compounds to Supreme Court battles to prohibit protests, it is prudent to consider how the pandemic has influenced the rule of law.
Dr Ntina Tzouvala is a senior lecturer at ANU College of Law.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself, including what brought you to ANU.
I left Greece in 2011 thinking that I would only be away for one year, it will be nine in September. I came to the ANU knowing about its excellent research culture and having heard extremely positive things about the collegial and friendly working environment. I can now confirm it is all true.
2. What inspired you to pursue academia/your professional field?
Andrew Henderson is a PhD candidate at ANU College of Law
1. Tell us a bit about yourself including what brought you to ANU.
Dr Will Bateman, a senior lecturer and expert on law and technology, has been appointed a chief investigator of the Humanising Machine Intelligence (HMI) project funded by The Australian National University (ANU) Grand Challenges scheme.
Jeremy Farrall is an Associate Professor at ANU College of Law.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself including what brought you to ANU.
I came to ANU in 2006 to work with Hilary Charlesworth on her ARC Federation Fellowship Project ‘Building Democracy and Justice after Conflict’. It was a great opportunity to work with an inspirational scholar and to reflect on the academic implications of the work I’d been doing in and on post-conflict situations for the United Nations.
Joseph Lee is a PhD candidate at ANU College of Law.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself including what brought you to ANU.
I am a naturalised Aussie born and raised in Malaysia. I was drawn to ANU by its prestige.
2. What do you enjoy most about the ANU College of Law?
Its research culture
3. What is your favourite spot on campus?
The newly constructed mini ‘lagoon’ near Kambri
4. How do you relax away from university?
Bush walking
Likim Ng is a PhD candidate at ANU College of Law.
Benjamin Ettinger is a PhD candidate at ANU College of Law.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself including what brought you to ANU.
I've just started my PhD here at ANU and I also did an LLM here a few years ago while working as a lawyer. ANU is a world class institution and since my PhD is so interdisciplinary ANU seemed like a good fit.
2. What do you enjoy most about the ANU College of Law?
The people - both fellow students and staff.
Rebecca Monson is an Associate Professor at ANU College of Law.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself including what brought you to ANU.
A new research paper co-authored by Associate Professor David Letts AM, CSM and Professor Hitoshi Nasu highlights consequences surrounding the legal characterisation of lethal autonomous maritime systems (LAMS).
Dr Cassandra Steer is a lecturer at ANU College of Law.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself including what brought you to ANU.
Kath Hall is an Associate Professor at ANU College of Law
1. Tell us a bit about yourself including what brought you to ANU.
The Australian National University (ANU) has held a special place in Professor Miho Aoi’s heart for many years. It was, after all, the university where her late mentor, Professor Yasuhiro Okudaira, was a visiting fellow nearly 50 years ago.