February 2022
News • 21 Oct 2020
Despite more than 30 major inquiries, governments still haven't fixed aged care
By Christie M. Gardiner, Elieen Webb and Teresa SomesAustralia’s aged care sector has been the subject of more than 30 major inquiries and reviews since 1997.
News • 22 Jul 2020
Using artificial intelligence to help sort out divorce
By Tania Sourdin and Bin Li An online app called Amica is now using artificial intelligence to help separating couples make parenting arrangements and divide their assets.
News • 8 Jul 2020
Indigenous Recognition and the Uluru Statement
By Amy Maguire and Dani LarkinGunnai-Kurnai and Gunditjmara woman Lidia Thorpe was recently elected by Greens party members to replace the former party leader, Richard Di Natale, as senator for Victoria. Thorpe is the first Indigenous woman to represent the Greens in federal parliament. She brings a welcome diversity of experiences and perspectives.
News • 26 Jun 2020
Australia must reform the it appoints judges
By Kcasey McLoughlin As debate rages about sexual harassment in the legal profession, a key outstanding question is reforming the way judges are appointed.
News • 1 May 2020
Children returning to school during coronavirus has human rights implications
By Amy Maguire and Donna McNamaraDebates about a return to classroom learning in Australia are fraught, and parents have mixed feelings as to what may be best for their children.
News • 30 Apr 2020
Outer Space and Mining Profits
By Bin Li and Jeffrey McGee US President Donald Trump issued an executive order reaffirming that companies joining US mining activities on the moon would have property rights over lunar resources.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.