Meta-regulation and the Regulation of Law. Meta-regulation means the regulation of regulation (eg state regulation of corporate risk management systems). Meta-regulation is a response to complexity in managing relations between systems of governance, society and economy. Ten case studies will analyse the way ?regulators? (broadly defined) observe how real-world systems work and steer them indirectly by understanding internal systems. The project will develop a theory of meta-regulation that acco ....Meta-regulation and the Regulation of Law. Meta-regulation means the regulation of regulation (eg state regulation of corporate risk management systems). Meta-regulation is a response to complexity in managing relations between systems of governance, society and economy. Ten case studies will analyse the way ?regulators? (broadly defined) observe how real-world systems work and steer them indirectly by understanding internal systems. The project will develop a theory of meta-regulation that accounts for recent shifts in Australian governance. It will generate a meta-regulatory theory of law. Understanding meta-regulation may enhance regulatory effectiveness, social and procedural justice while advancing the international competitiveness of Australian regulationRead moreRead less
The Admission and Exclusion of Asylum Seekers: The Search for Legitimate Parameters. The admission of asylum seekers into Australia is a burning political, legal and human rights issue. While Australia has dramatically reduced the inflow of asylum seekers through the Pacific Solution and other administrative and legal mechanisms, there are serious national and international concerns as to whether the strategies are consistent with international standards and principles of social justice. This p ....The Admission and Exclusion of Asylum Seekers: The Search for Legitimate Parameters. The admission of asylum seekers into Australia is a burning political, legal and human rights issue. While Australia has dramatically reduced the inflow of asylum seekers through the Pacific Solution and other administrative and legal mechanisms, there are serious national and international concerns as to whether the strategies are consistent with international standards and principles of social justice. This project investigates Australia's exclusionary policies towards asylum-seekers and establishes a definitive framework for developing Australian asylum law consistent with international standards.Read moreRead less