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Addressing global food system challenges through public health law

From co-founding the Food Governance Conference to the regulation of unhealthy food marketing to children, Associate Professor Belinda Reeve is leading research to explore the role of law, regulation, and policy in creating a healthy and sustainable food system.

Human Rights leader returns to Sydney Law School as visiting fellow

Dr Senthorun Raj, a Sydney Law School alum, has returned to the school as part of the visiting fellows program for 2024. Dr Raj’s return to Sydney and beginning of his fellowship will coincide with the 2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival.

19 February 2024

Law student interns tackling a global public health crisis

Sydney Health Law has hosted three law students, presenting an opportunity to engage with a current health law challenge and contribute to international legislation in the Pacific Community.

19 February 2024

ADM+S Research Fellow invited to provide evidence to the Federal Parliament

On Tuesday 30 January 2024, ADM+S Research Fellow Dr Jose-Miguel Bello y Villarino from the University of Sydney was invited to present evidence to Federal Parliament on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the Australian education system.

20 December 2023

Sydney Health Law Research Affiliate’s E-cigarettes Proposal Adopted by Commonwealth

Sydney Health Law research affiliate Neil Francey’s proposal for an Australian E-cigarettes Commissioner has been adopted by the Commonwealth Parliament in its new flagship legislation, the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2023.

18 December 2023

Sydney Law School announces 2024 Visiting Fellows

Sydney Law School will welcome ten researchers from eight different countries as part of its new Visiting Fellowships scheme.

13 December 2023

Unraveling Robodebt: Legal Failures, Impact on Vulnerable Communities and Future Reforms

The Albanese government has agreed in full or in principle to 56 recommendations of the robodebt royal commission, we spoke to Professor Emeritus Terry Carney about the scheme and what these recommendations mean.

07 December 2023

Meet the Commonwealth Parliament’s human rights legal adviser

How do we ensure that the laws federal Parliament passes are compatible with human rights? In Australia, this responsibility falls on a parliamentary committee known as the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights.

05 December 2023

The impacts of climate change on Human and Non-Human Rights

The world is currently experiencing twin climate and biodiversity crises. Climate change impacts like drought, desertification, sea level rise, floods, cyclones, and bushfires are seriously impacting global human rights and the rights of non-humans.

04 December 2023

Integrating 'Human Dignity' in Human Rights Education

Embarking on a transformative journey, Dr Rachel Killean’s collaborative research delves into Cambodia's law education, exploring the integration of 'human dignity' and human rights.