A/Prof. Neil Foster
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 7430 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 6931 |
| Neil.Foster@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Associate Professor
Newcastle Law School
|
| Office | MC177, McMullin Building |
Biography
My main research interests at the moment are Torts (civil liability for wrongs) and Occupational (Workplace) Health and Safety Law, though I have also taught and/or published in the past in the areas of Property, Intellectual Property, and Theology. I am developing a research interest in Law and Religion issues.
Qualifications
- Master of Laws, University of Newcastle, 2004
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws, University of New South Wales
- Bachelor of Theology, Australian College of Theology
- Diploma of Arts in Theology, Moore Theological College, Sydney
Research
Research keywords
- Workplace Health and Safety Law
- law and religion
- occupational health and safety law
- torts
Research expertise
- Torts (civil liability for wrongs)
- Occupational (Workplace) Health and Safety Law
- Personal Liability of Company Officers for OHS breaches
- Law and Religion
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 180126 | Tort Law | 65 |
| 111705 | Environmental And Occupational Health And Safety | 25 |
| 189900 | Other Law And Legal Studies | 10 |
Centres and Groups
Centre
Memberships
Committee/Associations (relevant to research).
- Member - National OHS Regulatory Research Consortium
Editorial Board.
- Editor - Editorial Board of the Torts Law Journal
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Intellectual Property
- Workplace Health and Safety Law
- occupational health and safety law
- torts
Teaching interests
- Torts
- Intellectual Property
- Occupational Health and Safety Law
- Property