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A/Prof. Neil Foster

Work Phone (02) 4921 7430
Fax (02) 4921 6931
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Position Associate Professor
Newcastle Law School
The University of Newcastle, Australia
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

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