Establishing an accurate chemical volatile profile of decomposition for use in victim recovery in mass disaster and forensic investigations. This project will advance forensic science by identifying a complete chemical profile of human decomposition scent. It will result in the development of a more accurate training scent aid to enhance the response of cadaver detection dogs deployed to scenes of mass disasters involving human remains.
International Law and the Anthropocene. This project aims to examine how international law deals with environmental systems in the Anthropocene: the current geological epoch defined by human interference with Earth's biophysical systems. It will assess whether and how international law takes a systemic approach in controlling human impacts upon key environmental spheres (in particular the atmosphere, cryosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere). The project also aims to assess whether environmental re ....International Law and the Anthropocene. This project aims to examine how international law deals with environmental systems in the Anthropocene: the current geological epoch defined by human interference with Earth's biophysical systems. It will assess whether and how international law takes a systemic approach in controlling human impacts upon key environmental spheres (in particular the atmosphere, cryosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere). The project also aims to assess whether environmental regimes are capable of further development to ensure the continued existence of a safe operating space for humanity.Read moreRead less
The emerging international law of terrorism. This project examines how international law responds to terrorism and critiques the legitimacy and effectiveness of those responses. The project will improve the international community's knowledge about the effective regulation of terrorist violence within a rule of law framework, and identify opportunities for improving international responses.
Moving with dignity: a human rights approach to slow-onset climate change-related displacement and relocation in the Pacific. At the international, regional and national levels, climate change-related displacement poses a significant challenge to law and policymakers. This project examines potential legal responses to displacement resulting from slow-onset climate change and, in particular, the feasibility of en masse relocation of whole communities in the Pacific.
Measuring and evaluating performance in securities market regulation. The global financial crisis continues to generate ‘wicked’ problems of acute social and legal complexity. These have profound implications for the theory and practice of corporate governance and financial regulation. This project will map and evaluate the interaction of rules, principles and social norms to create accountable governance mechanisms.
The International Criminal Court and the Protection of Women's Rights in Conflict and Post-Conflict Contexts: International Developments and Regional Strategies. As a country with a strong commitment to human rights and a signatory to the International Criminal Court (ICC), Australia has a leading role to play in supporting ICC efforts to end impunity for perpetrators who commit crimes against humanity. This project will strengthen Australia's position as an international advocate for the Court ....The International Criminal Court and the Protection of Women's Rights in Conflict and Post-Conflict Contexts: International Developments and Regional Strategies. As a country with a strong commitment to human rights and a signatory to the International Criminal Court (ICC), Australia has a leading role to play in supporting ICC efforts to end impunity for perpetrators who commit crimes against humanity. This project will strengthen Australia's position as an international advocate for the Court by contributing expertise on the development, application and implementation of its decisions on women's rights in conflict and post-conflict situations. The research will strengthen the work of the Court in relation to gender-justice and will have practical benefit in the region in terms of recognisng women's rights in East Timor and Cambodia.Read moreRead less
The Limits of maritime jurisdiction: overcoming uncertainties and safeguarding Australia's interests. Research on the definition of baselines along Australia's long, complex and dynamic coastline will assist in the stable definition of the limits of its vast maritime claims. Allied to research on key oceans governance and maritime security challenges, the research will help to safeguard Australia's significant and growing marine resource interests.
Understanding and Designing Non-Price Institutions. This project aims to further our understanding of non-price institutions such as firms, voting rules, trading mechanisms, bargaining protocols, and publically owned assets. It builds on existing contributions to "Property Rights Theory" and "Mechanism Design", particularly relaxing strong assumptions about common knowledge and complete rationality.
Between social enterprise and social movement: responses to environmental change at the intersection of rights and regulation. This socio-legal project will illuminate the diverse ways in which formal law blocks or encourages the efforts of ordinary citizens to respond to the challenges of reducing our carbon footprint. It will significantly develop the foundations for designing effective governance structures to support ethically-motivated citizen initiatives.
Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Courts: Making or Breaking Governance Reform? This project plans to help policy-makers and the community to understand Indonesia’s new regional anti-corruption courts. Indonesia has notoriously high levels of public-sector corruption which are undermining Indonesia’s post-Soeharto governance reforms, eroding support for democracy and decentralisation, and threatening stability. Regional anti-corruption courts were established from 2011, ostensibly to help curb corrupt ....Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Courts: Making or Breaking Governance Reform? This project plans to help policy-makers and the community to understand Indonesia’s new regional anti-corruption courts. Indonesia has notoriously high levels of public-sector corruption which are undermining Indonesia’s post-Soeharto governance reforms, eroding support for democracy and decentralisation, and threatening stability. Regional anti-corruption courts were established from 2011, ostensibly to help curb corruption. This project plans to examine how these courts operate and assess their effectiveness. Their performance is critical to the success of Indonesia’s broader governance reforms, including democratisation and decentralisation, which in turn help Indonesia sustain political stability and economic development, both of which affect the economic and security interests of Australia and the region.Read moreRead less