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Research Paper for National Tertiary Education Union: Reforming University Governance
Published 2023This report analyses and compares governance systems across universities in New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria, focusing on the University of Sydney (USYD) and the University of Melbourne (UniMelb) as representative ...Report, Research -
Research Paper for Red Cross Red Crescent Global Migration Lab: Humanitarian Aspects of Labour Migration in the Asia Pacific
Published 2024This report examines the humanitarian challenges of international labour migration in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, evaluating current responses and recommending actions to improve migrant worker safety, rights, and ...Report, Research -
Research Paper for Transforming Justice Australia and Open Circle: Developing a National legislative framework or guidelines for the use of restorative justice in response to sexual violence in Australia
Published 2024Presently, there is no national legislative framework for the application of restorative justice (RJ) in sexual violence settings in Australia. Due to Australia’s federal system, RJ opportunities are inconsistently available ...Report, Research -
Research Paper for the Australian Human Rights Commission: Adaptation to the 2021 Guidelines for Addressing Spectator Racism in Community
Published 2023Sport plays a pivotal role in Australian culture; however, it can also serve as a site of discrimination, particularly for non-white and Indigenous athletes who face racism and harassment. This paper examines the anti-racism ...Report, Research -
Research Paper for Legal Aid New South Wales: Raising the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility and alternatives to prosecuting young children
Published 2024This research report examines the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Australia, particularly in New South Wales (NSW), where it stands at 10 years—among the lowest in OECD countries. By analyzing progressive juvenile ...Report, Research