Law

Fear and insecurity are killing public debate

Volume 11 Number 9 September 28 - October 25 2015

Associate Professor Sarah Maddison from the University of Melbourne’s School of Social and Political Sciences writes that successive federal governments have called into question the values that lie at the very heart of Australia’s hard-won and cherished democratic freedoms.

Louise Pirini – first recipient of new Master’s degree

Volume 11 Number 8 August 10 - September 13 2015

A fascination with social sciences turned into a career in public administration for this graduate, writes Molly Thrasher.

Empowering those with disabilities

Volume 11 Number 8 August 10 - September 13 2015

The Melbourne Law School has launched a new subject aimed at disability discrimination. By Chris Weaver.

Should foreign countries intervene in civil wars?

Volume 11 Number 8 August 10 - September 13 2015

At a time when civil wars rage around the world and the right of foreign countries to intervene remains controversial, Australian-based research is set to break new ground. Gabrielle Murphy reports.

Forming a partnership to fight domestic violence

Volume 11 Number 8 August 10 - September 13 2015

An anti-violence alliance will encourage interdisciplinary research across the University and its partners to keep women and children safe, writes Lisa Mamone.

Justice Gordon’s rise to the High Court of Australia

Volume 11 Number 6 June 8 - July 13 2015

Tarang Chawla speaks with MLS Fellow Justice Michelle Gordon about her appointment to the High Court of Australia and what she learns from teaching law students.

Fathering in a context of family violence

Volume 11 Number 6 June 8 - July 13 2015

Freelance writer and Masters of Journalism student Matthew Wade reports on new thinking about fathering in the context of family violence.

Weeding out worker exploitation in the food supply chain

Volume 11 Number 6 June 8 - July 13 2015

Melbourne Law School’s Dr Tess Hardy writes that to protect the rights of agricultural workers key market players, such as high-profit supermarkets and fast food chains, need to work with government to shoulder some regulation responsibilities.

Labor MP Mark Dreyfus’ candid return to alma mater

Volume 11 Number 5 May 11 - June 7 2015

Andy Walsh speaks with Law alumni, former Attorney General and politician Mark Dreyfus about his views on Australia on the international stage.

Charting legal history on the Magna Carta’s 800th anniversary

Volume 11 Number 4 April 13 - May 10 2015

This year is the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, which effectively established English Common Law and brought all men, king and commoner alike, to live subject to the laws of the land. Andy Walsh previews a forthcoming lecture on the document and its legacy by leading British legal historian Paul Brand.

Mentor program fosters international knowledge exchange

Volume 11 Number 4 April 13 - May 10 2015

A mentoring program run for students by the Melbourne Law School gives ambitious mentorees the chance to explore the inside workings of the law in practice. By Liz Banks-Anderson.

Number of people released from prison unknown: new research finds

Volume 11 Number 3 March 9 - April 12 2015

 

Despite an annual public investment of more than $3 billion, nobody knows how many people cycle through Australia’s prisons each year. Anne Rahilly reports.