Our experts
Learn more about our Law and Technology scholars and their areas of expertise
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Scott ChamberlainResearch interests: Law and technology, Blockchain |
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Dr Damian CliffordResearch interests: Data Protection, Privacy, EU Law, Consumer Protection Law |
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Professor Jolyon Ford SFHEAResearch interests: Regulation of Corporate Responsibility, Business and Human Rights, Torts, Counter-Terrorism Law, Rule of Law Reform, Law and technology |
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Dr Cassandra Steer FHEAResearch interests: Space law, InSpace, Comparative Law, Comparative criminal law, Comparative Politics, Legal education, space policy, space security |
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Daniel StewartResearch interests: Access to Government Information, Administrative law, Public law, Privacy |
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Dr Dilan ThampapillaiResearch interests: Contracts, Intellectual Property Law |
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Professor Sally Wheeler OBE, MRIA, FAcSS, FAALResearch interests: Socio-legal studies, Corporate law, Contract Law |
Our research

ANU College of Law faculty are world-leading scholars whose research is at the cutting edge of Law and Technology. Our research aims to solve real-world issues, enrich international scholarship, influence policymaking and improve the law’s application of technology.
We offer an unrivalled range of professional development courses and postgraduate programs taught by international experts. We also host events that guide national discussions and shape policy, produce outstanding scholarship, provide expertise to journalists, and more.
Study with us
Graduate Certificate of New Technologies Law
Taught entirely online, the ANU Graduate Certificate of New Technologies Law gives you the skills and knowledge to accelerate your career. Understand the application - and evolution - of the law in the digital era.
This program is ideal for those who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in another discipline and wish to develop their knowledge of Australian and international legal systems and how laws are created, interpreted and applied to new technologies.
The Graduate Certificate of New Technologies Law also provides a pathway to the ANU Master of Laws (LLM) for graduates from non-cognate disciplines upon completion of Law and Legal Institutions (LAWS8586).
ANU Ninian Stephen Cyber Law Program
Delivered in partnership with the Menzies Foundation, the ANU Ninian Stephen Cyber Law Program is a professional development course for commercial legal practitioners that aims to increase their baseline literacy in cyber law with a focus on data and privacy.
This course covers contemporary, global cyber law challenges with significant transnational legal components while also exploring national legal frameworks and issues. The course provides detailed insights into privacy and data protection frameworks and emerging trends while also focusing on the challenges associated with contracting for IT services, exploring the legal issues stemming from the use of ‘smart’ contracts, assessing the difficult questions raised by our reliance on cloud computing services, and outlining the contemporary policy debates being discussed in Australia today.
Professional Development Courses
We offer a range of short-term professional development courses with a focus on law and technology. This allows you to study a single subject without having to apply for a full postgraduate degree.
Short-term professional development courses can enable you to update or refresh your knowledge, expand your skillset, focus on a specialised area of law relating to your current role or gain new knowledge and skills to prepare you for a new role.
All these courses are currently delivered online due to COVID-19 restrictions. Some of our courses include:
- Artificial Intelligence, Law & Society
- Cyber Warfare Law
- Legal App Development
News and events
Discover the latest in Law and Technology involving a scholars and students, and register for our upcoming events.
News

Tuesday 8 December 2020
ANU Law scholar researches youth perceptions of social media with UK charity
In the media

Friday 31 July 2020
So, why the sudden rush to visit Mars?
Cassandra Steer writes in The Canberra Times
Research theme: International Law, Law and Technology

Tuesday 23 June 2020
China's cyber attacks against Australia should be of great concern
Clive Williams writes in The Canberra Times
Research theme: International Law, Law and Technology, Military & Security Law

Wednesday 3 June 2020
SpaceX's launch will provide Australia's space industry more room to fly
Cassandra Steer cited in The Daily: 2SER
Research theme: International Law, Law and Technology, Military & Security Law