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News • 05 Jul 2023
Neil Foster: Common Law & Torts
Associate Professor Neil Foster was interviewed by ABC Local Radio’s Paul Turton, discussing the benefits and detriments of the common law of torts, and a leading case on “law and religion” issues involving the Jehovah’s Witnesses group during World War II.
News • 30 Jun 2023
Anti-LGBTQIA+ bills are at record highs in the US amid an upcoming election. Here's why
For those in the LGBTQIA+ community, Pride month is a chance to be out, loud and proud. But in the United States, there's been an uneasy quiet hanging over this June. Big brands who once didn't think twice about cashing in on the pink dollar have scaled back support.
News • 26 Jun 2023
Representation, Resistance and the Digiqueer
Dr Justin Ellis new book ‘Representation, Resistance and the Digiqueer - Fighting for Recognition in Technocratic Times’ is now available.
News • 26 Jun 2023
On William Tyrell's 12th birthday, police remain tight-lipped on one theory
Associate Professor Xanthe Mallett interviewed by ABC News about the William Tyrrell case.
News • 20 Jun 2023
Neil Foster: Significant Law Cases
Neil Foster was interviewed by Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle, to discuss significant law cases. The interview provides a comparison between legal systems in Australia and the United States.
News • 08 Jun 2023
Relief after long road
University of Newcastle Legal Centre director Shaun McCarthy, who has formerly acted as Ms Folbigg's instructing solicitor, said he had heard from many of the students who helped him work on her case between 2013 and 2017.
News • 06 Jun 2023
2023 Reconciliation Award winners announced
The winners of the 2023 Reconciliation awards have been announced. The awards were created to recognise efforts in reconciliation and to create cultural safety for staff and students.
News • 05 Jun 2023
Minister's Roundtable on Refugee Education Migration Pathways
On Monday 5 June 2023, Associate Professor Amy Maguire represented the University of Newcastle at the Minister's Roundtable on Refugee Education Migration Pathways.
News • 05 Jun 2023
Folbigg pardon to "reignite" calls for better way for science to support legal process
Associate Professor Xanthe Mallett interviewed regarding the independent Criminal Case Commission in Australia.
News • 30 May 2023
Newcastle Migration Research Network
The Newcastle Migration Research Network, with the support of the Centre for Law and Social Justice, hosted its first event on the 30th of May. The Newcastle Migration Research Network is a team of researchers that facilitates inclusive forums for academics and practitioners to share knowledge regarding the resettlement experiences of refugees.
News • 30 May 2023
Film Screening Scattered People
The Centre for Law and Social Justice welcomed a diverse audience to view a screening of the film Scattered People. Scattered People offers a vehicle through which audiences can consider the experiences of people seeking asylum and refugees.
News • 30 May 2023
Revenge, excitement, or profit: why do people commit arson?
The huge blaze that struck Randle Street in central Sydney last week is now the subject of an arson investigation, authorities have confirmed.
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.