Research
Experts
Our experts lead at the forefront of technology law research, creating real-world solutions to modern problems.
Study
Contribute to knowledge in your area of passion with a PhD or Master of Philosophy.
Projects
We work on a diverse range of research projects, funded by major grants and through industry collaboration.
Research expertise
Justice
We aim to understand crime and promote social democracy. Our researchers lead criminology in the global south.
Health
We conduct innovative research at the intersection of law, health, ethics, and policy. Our end-of-life law research is shaping national reform.
Technology
Technology impacts all aspects of our lives, but our laws have been slow to keep up. We are working to protect people's rights in the digital age.
Journals we publish
The International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy is an open access, blind peer reviewed journal. We publish critical research about challenges confronting criminal justice systems around the world. Ranked the #1 Law journal in Australia and the only journal with Scopus Q1 status in the southern hemisphere, this journal is an influential leader in the creation of knowledge.
International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy
Law, Technology and Humans is a new international, open access, peer-reviewed journal for original, innovative research concerned with the human and humanity of law and technology.
News, events and social media
QUT Global Law, Science and Technology Seminar Series: AI in the Wild: Sustainability in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
As technological advancements and the use of AI is more frequently being used to fight climate change and global pollution an interesting question arises: Should we attempt to avoid hyping AI as the earth's saviour?
“Skeletons in the Closet: A Challenge for Medicine, Ethics and Law” - ACHLR / HEAL Coffee with a Colleague Seminar Series
Did you know that there are probably hundreds of sets of real human bones in the cupboards of doctors and other health professionals in Australia - most initially obtained illegally overseas? As well as the ethical issues, there are legal problems - especially regarding their disposal. Anne-Maree, Jonathan and Simon will highlight the issues and suggest some potential resolutions.
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