Chief Investigator Christine Parker named Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor

Published 18 Aug 2026

Professor Christine Parker named a Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor

A founder of the field of her legal expertise, and one of the world's leading experts in regulatory theory and governance recognised in elite company.

Published 14 Aug 2026

Human Rights Program Newsletter

August 2026 edition out now!

Published 04 Aug 2026

Prof Nicole Watson Wins CALD Research Excellence Award for Indigenous Legal Research

Published 30 Jul 2026

Why clearer rules on using AI in hiring would be a win for bosses too

Published 30 Jul 2026

Copyright Law and Generative AI

Published 30 Jul 2026

Safeguarding the Fossil Fuel Industry: How Carbon Offsetting Undermines Australia’s Flagship Climate Policy

Published 23 Jul 2026

If we force online platforms to control harmful content, where does that leave sex ed?

Published 22 Jul 2026

Asian Law Voices Episode 4 - Fan Fiction, Copyright & Personality Rights in China

The fourth episode of Asian Law Voices has been released on 'Fan Fiction, Copyright and Personality Rights in China'.

Published 22 Jul 2026

MCLE July 2026 Newsletter

July 2026 Newsletter out now!

Published 10 Jul 2026

University of Melbourne Indigenous alumni: Help shape a new network

The University of Melbourne is establishing its first Indigenous Alumni Network — a forum to recognise, celebrate and stay connected with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates.

Published 06 Jul 2026

Melbourne Law School academics recognised for research and teaching excellence

The Council of Australian Law Deans (CALD) has recognised five leading Melbourne Law School scholars for their remarkable contributions to legal research and education.

Published 03 Jul 2026

Legal Personhood Reading Group, 2026

Published 29 Jun 2026

Asian Law Voices Episode 3 - Indonesian's First Domestic Worker Bill

The third episode of Asian Law Voices has been released on Indonesia's first domestic worker bill.

Published 23 Jun 2026

Justice professionals gather at The Hub for practical application of Bugmy principles

Published 19 Jun 2026

Justice professionals gather at The Hub for practical application of Bugmy principles

Participants from across Victoria’s justice system gathered at the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub in June for the Bugmy Bar Book Advocacy Workshop, a two-day program focused on the practical application of Bugmy principles in sentencing proceedings.

Published 19 Jun 2026

Jean Alcorn and her unique path into law

The Jean Alcorn Scholarship, generously supported by Maddocks, will honour the extraordinary life of the firm’s first female partner, and will empower Melbourne Law School students to pursue a legal education, regardless of barriers they face.

Published 18 Jun 2026

New ISA Fellowship recognises the impact of a late Indonesian reformer

Published 18 Jun 2026