Faculty of Business and Law 1

Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award

BULL, Amanda-Jayne

Thesis Title

Small to Medium Enterprises - Destined to Fail or Supported to Thrive? A Critical Analysis of the Australian Restructuring Framework as it Relates to Small to Medium Sized Enterprises

Supervisors

• Dr Catherine Brown (Principal Supervisor)
• Dr Nicola Howell (Associate Supervisor)
• Adjunct Associate Professor Colin Anderson (External Supervisor)

Citation

This thesis identifies the objectives of the small business restructuring regime in Part 5.3B of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (SBR Regime) and, evaluates its operation from the perspective of the professionals most involved in its operation. Employing a mixed methods approach, involving doctrinal, comparative and empirical studies, the thesis investigates whether the SBR Regime is achieving its intended policy objectives.  Despite negative commentary in existing literature, the findings reveal that most professionals involved in its operation perceive the SBR Regime favourably. Nevertheless, this thesis identifies several areas for improvement and proposes targeted reforms to inform future law reform.

Doctor of Philosophy

CHURTON, Hannah

Thesis Title

Coordinating Innovation Systems in the Circular Bioeconomy Transition: Multiscalar Governance for High-Value Bioproducts From Horticultural Losses in Australia

Supervisors

• Professor Rowena Maguire (Principal Supervisor)
• Professor Amanda Kennedy (Associate Supervisor)
• Associate Professor Bree Hurst (Associate Supervisor)

Citation

This thesis explores the development of high-value bioproduct industries that convert horticultural loss into products such as nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and biomaterials. These industries have significant potential to help reduce food waste and support a more sustainable economy, but face considerable barriers, including fragmented policies and poor coordination across governments. Drawing on interviews, policy analysis, and regional case studies, the research shows that effective innovation depends not only on technology, but also on strong governance and long-term coordination. The thesis proposes a multilevel policy framework to help Australia build emerging circular bioeconomy industries while supporting regional development and national sustainability goals.

DUNPHY, Amy Eloise

Thesis Title

A Wicked Problem on Wheels: Regulatory Innovation for Connected and Automated Vehicle Data

Supervisors

• Professor Mark Burdon (Principal Supervisor)
• Dr Rachel Hews (Associate Supervisor)
• Belinda Bennett

Citation

This thesis fills a research gap by presenting an innovative approach for regulating the data associated with connected and automated vehicles (CAVs). It consists of three journal articles that examine the regulatory challenges arising from the complex data environment for CAVs. This research examines whether regulating CAV data presents a ‘wicked problem’ for which an innovative regulatory response is needed. It analyses the role legal design can play in developing laws for wicked problems. Applying legal design principles, it proposes a Vehicle Generated Data Regulatory Sandbox – a blueprint for a collaborative regulatory initiative between government and industry.

FEITOSA DE PAULA DIAS, Marcelo

Thesis Title

Transforming Native Forest Governance: Strengthening the ITTA Framework Through Advanced Traceability Technologies

Supervisors

• Professor Kieran Tranter (Principal Supervisor)
• Associate Professor Alex Deagon (Associate Supervisor)
• Professor Afshin Akhtar-Khavari (Associate Supervisor)

Citation

This thesis examines how modern traceability technologies can strengthen the governance of tropical forests under international law. It focuses on the International Tropical Timber Agreement and the work of the International Tropical Timber Organisation, analysing real-world case studies from across tropical regions. The research shows how tools such as satellite monitoring, digital tracking, and data systems can help detect illegal logging, improve transparency, and support better decision-making by governments and regulators. Overall, the thesis demonstrates that combining law, technology, and governance is essential to protect forests, support sustainable trade, and address global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss.

JOHANNESSEN, Donald Wayne

Thesis Title

Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP): Improving the Legal Management of Media Content about/with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Supervisors

• Associate Professor Kylie Pappalardo (Principal Supervisor)
• Associate Professor Sean Maher (Associate Supervisor)
• Dr Amy McQuire (Associate Supervisor)

Citation

This thesis produced a documentary film and accompanying exegesis document that explored the interactions between mainstream media organisations and Indigenous communities. The documentary is an example of screen content that amplifies Indigenous voices. The thesis argues for stronger implementation of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols by media organisations and better training of future journalists at the tertiary level. The thesis makes a methodological contribution with two new forms of yarning: Reserved Yarning and Natural Yarning.

SIMCOCK, Rhyle Antony

Thesis Title

Rationality in the Automated State: Examining the Extent to which Australia's Judicial Review Principles can Uphold Public Law Expectations for Rationality in the Machine Learning Era

Supervisors

• Professor Nicolas Suzor (Principal Supervisor)
• Professor Anna Huggins (Associate Supervisor)
• Dr Aaron Snoswell (Associate Supervisor)
• Dr Henry Fraser (Associate Supervisor)

Citation

This thesis examines the extent to which Australia’s judicial review framework can uphold expectations for rationality when administrative decisions are informed by machine learning. Combining doctrinal analysis of Australian administrative law with insights from contemporary machine learning scholarship, it examines whether the relevancy, unreasonableness and irrationality grounds of judicial review can address the types of flaws that undermine rationality. It also demonstrates how machine learning scholarship, industry practice and statistical theory can provide courts with a shared language and principled basis for applying traditionally human-centric judicial review principles to decisions informed by machine learning systems.

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Third Class Honours

• ABDUL HADI, Rahila
• ALFADHLI, Haneen Haider Abdulhaleem
• AL-KES BATRAS, Dunya Nawfal
• BAHARUDIN, Alisha Sabrina
• BRAITHWAITE, Samuel Stephen
• BROOKS, Sophie Lee
• BURNS, Lara Jane
• COOPER, Haille Amiria
• CRAFT, William
• CROOK, Elizabeth Cecilia Sharma
• DOZO, Lejla
• FACHIN, Dominic
• MACFARLANE, Charlie Mia
• MELNIKE, Quinn Cooper
• MUKHTAR, Asar
• RAM, Shane Aman
• RAVISHANKAR, Dhuvaraka
• SALIH MOHAMMED, Mohammed
• SHIRLEY, Emma Clare
• SONG, Jaeho
• TURNER, Amy Elizabeth
• WADDELL, Jasmine
• WRIGHT, Samuel Andrew
• ZANDI, Parniyan Mila

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• AUAKAI, Lastus
• AUJLA, Hashmeen Kaur
• BAMBLING, Elizabeth Ruth
• BENNETT, Teanna Leah
• BOBBY, Michelle Majori
• BRADFIELD, Kiana Paige
• BROSE, Odhran David
• BURNES, Naomi Lee
• CARROLL, Candice
• CUNNINGHAM, Isabella Sarah
• DOWNS KLOSE, Oliver Jack
• DOYLE, Kezia Margaret Tjasse
• FLYNN, Molly Cassidy
• HAMMILL, Liberty Ellesha-George
• HIGGINS, Will Andrew
• HO, Ngoc Trang
• JOHAL, Karan Pal Singh
• KAYALI, Justine Fay
• LAM, Megan Chau Ngoc
• LIM, Sonia
• LUXFORD, Kaitlyn Isabella
• MCCLARE, Ella Megan
• MCMILLAN-TOOTH, Bridey Lee
• MORONEY, Ellen Rose
• NGUYEN, Evan
• PERTNIKOVS, Peter
• PRAKASH, Rania
• PRASAD, Simran Koyal
• ROCCISANO, Sara
• ROSE, Baylea Marcelle
• SANDERS, Robert Blair
• SCOTT, Natalija Una
• STEWART, Riley Gray
• STONE, Brooke Robyn
• TERRACE, Grace Danielle
• THOMPSON, Lilly Ruth
• VAN BOVEN, Shar Muller
• VINCENZI, Olivia Kate
• WALTERS, Charlotte Rose
• ZAMMATARO, Marni Rose

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• CONWAY, Seren Rhianna
• GREGORY, Sasha Mia
• HAMEED, Kani
• HOFFMANN, James Anthony John
• JANSSEN, Boston Riley
• MCKARZEL, Nathan Conway
• RIGBY, Seamus Malachy
• SAYCE, Danika Mae
• SIVARAKS, Atas
• SULLIVAN, Jack Thomas
• VAN ZYL, Kayla Eve
• WATSON, Lachlan Noel

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Third Class Honours

• AZZAZ, Anum
• KUMAR, Jaya
• SHARPE, Kylie-Ann
• SICHONE, Vwanganji
• WINDSOR, Thomas
• WORSNOP, David Roy

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• BELLAMY, Luke Oliver
• DIERENS, Ashley Kate
• EDEN, Carlie Jane
• ETHERIDGE, Sun
• FOLEY, Shannon Clare
• GOUNDEN, Deronah
• HUGHES, Deni Madison
• IP, Rodney Long Wang
• LAUF, Isabella Sophia
• LI, Jingyi
• LINDSAY, Miranda
• LUDLOW, Trent John
• MATHESON, Sanjana Suman Lata
• MCDONOUGH, Holly Louise
• MOORE, Neil Ian
• NICHOLLS, Suzanne Maree
• SALMOND, Jade Allira-Li
• SKEELS, Clay Henry
• WARDEN, Hamish Jack

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• AXELSEN, Briana May
• BICKMORE, Susan Jane
• CHO, Jun Ki
• D'ARCY, Isabella Alice
• HOLLAND, Troy Andrew
• MCMAHON, Judd Stuart
• MILLER, Phoebe Lyn
• SETTERLUND, Kimberley Michelle
• SILVA CROCE, Makeba
• SMITH, Noah James Peter
• SULLIVAN, Alison

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – First Class Honours

• GATES, Sarah Kay
• WEBER, Su Ling

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Third Class Honours

• BAKER, Samuel David

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• AJAK, Ann
• CATHCART, Bronte Mae
• ELLIOTT, Angus Jack Michael
• KIMBELL, Josephine Danielle
• SHEPHERD, Madison Kate Eleanor
• WILSON, Anna Rose

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• CAHILL, Sophie Elizabeth
• DENNING, Gracie Lee
• DOYLE, Thomas Michael
• HOOPER, Karuna Shakti
• SANDER, Moni Adele

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• MILINA, Annabelle Hsiao
• REYNOLDS, Olivia Rose
• TANIELU, Marlon Douglas

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – First Class Honours

• CHADHA, Ishani
• SURTEES, Alexander James Roger

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Anatomical Sciences)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• OHSBERG, Harriet Lily May

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Cell and Molecular Biotechnology)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• DUFFY, Joseph Timothy

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Human Physiology)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• YOUNG, Grace Clark

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Anatomical Sciences)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• WOOLF, Aiden Geoffery

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Human Physiology)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• ALEXIOU, Natalya Jane

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• QUINN-HENNESSY, Grace Elizabeth

Bachelor of Biomedical Science – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• GUNNER, Kiara Grace

Bachelor of Biomedical Science – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• O'GORMAN, Chelsea Catherine

Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Third Class Honours

• FIALLA, Tristan

Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Third Class Honours

• BUTCHER, Denva Grace
• LEE, Andrew John

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Third Class Honours

• CONGRAM, Adele Lee

Bachelor of Business (International Business)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Third Class Honours

• BROSNAN, Prudence Anne

Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• GARCIA, Isabela Marie

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• SCOTT, Jack Peter

Bachelor of Business (Economics)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• CONOLLY, Sabine Marie
• MCGANN, Fabiola Joan
• PLUMB, Katerina

Bachelor of Business (Finance)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• CHAUDHARY, Saim Rashid
• GATTI, Anthony Ortenzio
• GAUTAM, Julia
• MACLEAN, Harrison Galwey
• RAEBURN, Arran
• SMITH, Benjamin Thomas
• TAYLOR, Maisie Mae

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• MAMEA, Ashlee Rose

Bachelor of Business (International Business)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• BADRI, Robin
• STEEL, Hugh William

Bachelor of Business (Management)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• ABOUD, Edward Michael Daher
• CLARK, Logan Ella
• TAYLOR, Sophie Isabella

Bachelor of Business (Marketing)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• BURNS, Sophia Louise
• HIGGINS, Liam
• WARNER, Ella Jacqueline

Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• NICHOLAS, Tamrah Louise
• NIMKAR, Kunal

Bachelor of Business (Economics) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• MORGAN, Rahul Oliver

Bachelor of Business (Economics)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• RAHIMOV, Sophia

Bachelor of Business (Finance) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• GRIFFITH, Taylem Lenard
• HULL, Oriel Lily
• LATIF, Mateen
• OZLUER, Jasmine Renee

Bachelor of Business (International Business) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• JONES, Francesca

Bachelor of Business (Management) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• ALAM, Raidah Rudabi
• DEUCHARS, Adam Alexander
• MOORE, Jordan Christopher
• PAYNE, Zak Hanson
• STONE, Emma Charlotte
• WILSON, Emily Florence

Bachelor of Business (Marketing) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• HARRIS, Abbey Elisabeth
• JOHNSTON, Georgia Rose
• PALMER, Matilda Margaret

Bachelor of Business (Public Relations) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• HAZELL, Patrick Brian

Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• MCKINNON, Jemila Jane
• NERONI, Christopher Peter
• NICHOLS, Lauren Courtney
• NICOLAOU, Lily Eftihia

Bachelor of Business (Economics) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• KHURSHID, Javeria

Bachelor of Business (Finance) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• CROTHERS, Charlotte Marie
• DUKE, Alexandria Grace

Bachelor of Business (International Business) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• ANDERSON, Eloise Kate
• BURKE, Annabelle Doris
• GIBSON, Alicia Lee
• LEE, Darcey
• PEDLER, Joseph
• SEWELL, Olivia Paige

Bachelor of Business (Management) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• BARRY, Chloe Elizabeth
• GRANT, Lily Rose
• JOHNS, Jamie Ellen

Bachelor of Business (Marketing) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• JOB, Dominique Camille

Bachelor of Business (Public Relations) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• NEWCOMBE-BENNION, Immogen Emily Anne

Bachelor of Business (Accounting) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – First Class Honours

• CONN, Christine May

Bachelor of Business (Economics) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – First Class Honours

• WOOD, Bailley Thomas

Bachelor of Business (Finance) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – First Class Honours

• CURR-PARKES, Lange Oswald John
• QUINN, Katie Anne

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Third Class Honours

• STEELE, Benjamin Stewart

Bachelor of Communication (Entertainment Industries) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• BURGESS, Caitlyn Reilly

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• EGERTON, Katie Jean

Bachelor of Communication (Digital Media) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• WILLIAMS, Eliza Amy

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• BOCK, Maxim Jozef
• LAWRENCE, Caleb Matthew
• MARKS, Eva Marise
• MORGAN, Jessica Sian
• O'REILLY, Tara Kathleen
• TAYLOR-MILLETT, Lucy Kyla

Bachelor of Creative Industries/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Third Class Honours

• BENNETT, Macey Jane

Bachelor of Creative Industries – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• MCQUAKER, Sophie Louise

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, Screen and New Media) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• COX, Brenna Mireya
• CROSS, Keegan Rhys
• QIU, Tong

Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• SCHLUTER, Hannah Eliza

Bachelor of Property Economics/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• GALLETLY, Brianna Lilian

Bachelor of Property Economics – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• WHITE, Imogen

Bachelor of Property Economics – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• SHIAW, Alice
• WOOD-LAMBERT, Kaitlyn Paris Abejo

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – First Class Honours

• SMITH, Ashley Kae

Postgraduate

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

• ADVANI, Nikita
• BAIG, Rasika
• BALEBANGA, Apolina
• BARNES, Elizabeth Margaret
• BHARA, Gurdhain Singh
• BISHOP, Madison Claire
• BROMET, Felicity Gaye
• BROWNELL, Alfred H Wreh
• CAVALCANTE KAUFFMANN, Keila
• CHU, Alecsandra Deniece Domingo
• DEBELLIS, Therese Cecelia
• DEMOSTHEMIS, Kayleigh
• DICKSON, Oliver Clive
• FREEAR, Haley Maree
• GORDON, Charli Jayne
• HANCOCK, Isaac
• HARRIS, Mecarla Maree
• HASSETT, William Charles
• HERDEN, Courtney Jessica
• HO, Xue Rou
• JERRARD, Alexander William Jolly
• JOHNSON, Ella
• JUDD, Zoe Maree
• KAUR, Banipreet
• KELLY, Elliana Margaret
• KETTER, William
• KILPATRICK, Ava Leslie
• KIM, Kibaek
• KIRBY, Marina
• KUMAR, Richard
• LEWIS, Paris
• LITCHFIELD, Imogen Kate Keenan
• MARRIOTT, Cooper Roy
• MCGEACHIE, Cameron Dee
• MCLACHLAN, Danielle Teresa
• MCMURDO, Alexander David
• NEWMAN, Abbey Jae
• NEWTON, Kate Lillian
• NGUYEN, Andy Tran
• NICHOLAS, Kassandra
• NUGENT, Mitchell Brendan
• OTWAY, Kane Roger
• PETERS, Laura
• PLUMB, Katerina
• POETSCHKA, Hannah Kate
• PRASAD, Pranav
• PRICE, Imogen Maree
• RALPH, James William
• RIVERS, William
• ROBERTS, Lauren Beth
• ROBINSON, Alice Janelle
• ROUSE, Molly Alyce Gomes
• RYAN, Kristina Maria
• SAHAI, Siddharth
• SANDHU, Parvind Kaur
• STAMATIOU, George Steven
• STOCKER, Lynn Madelaine
• TAYLOR, Kial Ben
• TILLEY, Ruby Layla
• VAN DEN BRINK, Rory Willem James
• VERGARA POSADA, Diana Marcela
• WATERSON, Stevie Jade
• WEDER, Anthony Noel
• WENZEL, Curtis
• WRIGHT, Thomas
• ZAER, Amelia Natasha
• ZWART, Naomi Jayne

Bachelor of Justice (Policy and Politics) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• SALMOND, Romy Jean Elliott