Long-term trends in EU cybersecurity legislation: lessons for other jurisdictions? title

In the field of cybersecurity, Brussels has been in a regulatory rush, particularly over the last decade. The result is a huge sprawling jungle of regulatory instruments interacting in complex, confusing and sometimes disjointed ways. Many of these instruments also have considerable influence beyond Europe. This talk will elucidate the catalysts, trends and obstacles shaping this development. It will also seek to distil lessons for non-European jurisdictions in terms of how cybersecurity regulation may be sensibly tackled.

Law and Politics of Religious Fraud Regulation: Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong title

Join an amazing seminar and hear from Professor Jianlin Chen to learn about the legal tools used in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong to punish religious claims and practices considered false or fraudulent by the state. Professor Jianlin Chen will explain how such legal tools are used to sustain a hierarchy of religion and their importance to religious freedom (or the violation thereof). He will also further explore the reasons behind the use of these legal tools and highlight the complicity of individuals who otherwise advocate for rights and freedom of religion.

A/Prof Jake Blight appointed Independent National Security Legislation Monitor title

ANU College of Law alumnus brings more than 20 years of national security law experience to watchdog role

Shortly after graduating from The Australian National University (ANU), Jake Blight (BGenSt, LLB ’00, MAppCybern ’21) embarked on his career as a lawyer at the Australian Government Solicitor. It didn’t take long for a major global event to quickly set the course of his future career.

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Tackling digital threats to democracy: Alice Dawkins and Big Tech dominance title

Studying law was a natural choice for Alice Dawkins (BAsSt (Hons) ’16, LLB (Hons) ’18). Arriving at The Australian National University (ANU) on a Hawker Scholarship, she was attracted to the College of Law’s lively public policy environment. Although discouraged by the drier parts of a legal education and regularly considering dropping out, Alice persevered because she knew that law would be a necessary part in her journey towards making a difference in society.

Curiosity and the law: Katelyn’s quest for learning from Canberra to Oxford title

Like many high school students, Katelyn Ewart (BA, LLB (Hons) ’16) was unsure about what she wanted to study at university. Her interests were diverse; she was fascinated by international relations, enjoyed working with people and was drawn to solving complex problems.

New book pieces together the complex diversity ‘jigsaw’ in corporations title

Diversity in the workplace has been a hot topic in recent years, generating wide-ranging discussions about its implications for law, regulations and policies.

ANU Law alumna Jorgie Gorman joins others shortlisted in 2022 Women in Law awards title

More than a dozen alumnae from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law have been named as finalists in the 2022 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards.

Among the outstanding alumnae recognised for their work in the legal profession is Jorgie Gorman (BA/LLB/GDLP '05), who was named as a finalist in the In-House Lawyer of the Year category.

Reclaiming a place for the law in the AI age title

From data privacy to accountability of algorithms, there are a myriad of new challenges posed by the rapid reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data.

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