Research projects
The Centre aims to work on real-world projects with real-world benefits, taking a collaborative approach, with opportunities to establish partnerships with students including undergraduate and PhD students within and beyond the legal discipline. Each year, the Centre will pursue a topic area with an applied and conceptual orientation to maximise impact and research contribution. Facilitating the development of a stronger nexus between industry engagement and research practice. This page profiles some of the Centre for Law and Social Justice's research projects.
Anti-Racist Graffiti and Public Art Statutes
This briefing paper considers the legal status and nature of anti-racist graffiti in Australia as practices on public statutes within the copyright term.
Anti-Racist Graffiti and Public Art Statues
Technology and Justice Intersections
This briefing paper considers how technology can and is reshaping justice processes and outcomes.
Judge and AI
International Survey on Judges and Technology
This is an international survey of judges, conducted by scholars who are part of an International Research Collaborative on Judicial Innovation under the auspices of the Law & Society Association.
Analysis of Complaint Handling and Improving Service Experience for Customers
This research explores the complaints handling process of the Regionally Significant Development (RSD) team within the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE).
The Forgotten Refugees: Intersectional Insights for Australia's Refugee Program
This research explores the issues with Australia's refugee system, disability in relation to refugee status and how adopting an intersectional lens can contribute to the discussion.
This research undertaken in the Hunter Valley explores ‘family inclusion’ from the perspectives of key people (parents, carers, practitioners and lawyers) who are actively involved when children are removed from their parents’ care. It shows that the child protection system is failing to facilitate ongoing connections between children and their families that improve children’s lives and suggests ways we could do better
This research project has been developed in response to the significant knowledge gaps and lack of recognition of Australia’s First Nations peoples’ approaches to conflict and its management. The very limited professional recognition and effective professional support for First Nations peacebuilders and peacemakers reflects a broader lack of recognition of their practices and skills. Our project aims to fill these gaps and foster understanding about First Nations peoples’ practices, processes and systems.
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.