Indigenous Law and Justice Hub
The Indigenous Law and Justice Hub works to foster discourse and engagement on issues faced by Indigenous peoples to support them to better influence social and governmental decisions, and to better reflect Indigenous knowledge and self-determination in decision-making that affects their interests.
- People
- Videos
- News and Events
- Classroom photo murals
- Culture and Curriculum
- White Noise of settler law justice talks
- Professional development courses
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Content Warning
This website may contain images or names of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now deceased.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated.
Staff
Advisory Board
Terms of Reference
The role of the Advisory Council for the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub involves:
- Providing general strategic advice to the Hub and its staff
- Assisting in driving the direction of the Hub’s activities, relevant to critical Indigenous legal issues and community requirements.
- Facilitating broadening the Hub’s reach of influence and opportunities for further resourcing including through community organisations, industry, research organisations and the philanthropic sector.
- Advocating for the Centre’s activities with government and community organisations.
Advisory Board members
- Clinton Benjamin (Bardi, Yawuru, and Kija), National Native Title Council
- Professor John Borrows (Chippewa), University of Victoria Faculty of Law, British Columbia
- Anton D'Amico, LSS Indigenous Student Representative
- Tim Goodwin (Yuin), Barrister
- Tony McEvoy (Wirdi), Barrister
- Sana Nakata (Torres Strait), Faculty of Arts
- Professor Pip Nicholson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Community) and Deputy Provost
- Elly Patira (Gunai and Ngapuhi), Department of Premier and Cabinet (Victoria)
- Karri Walker (Nyiyparli), First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria
Members
The Indigenous Law and Justice Hub ('The Hub') is passionate about community-designed research which is designed to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Hub’s key priorities will be advanced through its research-focussed and clearing-house functions, especially in the areas of justice and treaty, but also engaging broader issues of legal pluralism and Indigenous self-determination. The thematic foci will adapt to changes in Indigenous communities’ priorities and to encompass matters of current interest.
The Hub’s research skills and experience include:
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MLS provides a range of opportunities, programs of study and academic and career support for Indigenous students

Student support
MLS offers support and opportunities for Indigenous students

Supporting our Indigenous students
If you are interested in collaborating with Melbourne Law School in support of our Indigenous students please contact Catrionadh Dobson, Director of Advancement, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at cdobson@unimelb.edu.au or Kim Brockett, Development Manager, Melbourne Law School and Faculty of Business and Economics at kim.brockett@unimelb.edu.au

Content Warning
This website may contain images or names of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now deceased.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated.
The Hub aims to produces resources that foster research and access, including videos, submissions, projects and other content.

Past events
MLS Indigenous fosters discussion and engagement amongst academics, journalists, legal practitioners on research and issues issues faced by Indigenous people and the law.
Location
Mezzanine Level, Law Building, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Stay in touch
Stay up to date with the Hub's activities, engagement and events by subscribing to our mailing list.
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Contact Us
Student Inquiries
Indigenous students are encouraged to contact the Hub staff and are welcome to visit the Hub located in the Student Enrichment Centre, GM09, Mezzanine Level, Melbourne Law School.
NGOs and Community Legal Centre Inquiries
The Hub welcome inquiries from NGOs and Community Legal Centres at mls-indigenous@unimelb.edu.au
Support the Hub
Support the Hubs work through donation.
Donate to the Hub
General Inquiries
For information on the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub and study options, feel free to contact us at mls-indigenous@unimelb.edu.au