Congratulations to CPICL Research Scholars for Winning The University of Queensland BEL HDR Colloquium Awards!

On 24 September 2024, BEL Faculty hosted annual Colloquium for HDR students to share their research and network with their fellow HDRs and the broader faculty. In this event, HDR students gained valuable experience in presenting their research while accessing valuable feedback and insight from faculty experts in their chosen field. HDR students from across all three schools (Business, Economics, and Law) came together and shared their research.

Rose Foster won the award for Best Presentation in a Law Discipline for her presentation titled “Legal barriers and opportunities for multi-habitat restoration: A case study in Moreton Bay”. She investigated the legal complexities surrounding environmental restoration projects, using a hypothetical multi-habitat restoration. Her research charted the legal requirements that would apply to this case study and identifies potential opportunities for reform to address existing legal complexity.

Darul Mahdi won the award for Runner-Up for Best Presentation in a Law Discipline for his presentation titled “The legality of military conduct in domestic security operations in Indonesia: Counterinsurgency and counterterrorism case studies. Through a rigorous examination of military operations in both counterinsurgency and counterterrorism case studies, his research aims to develop a comprehensive framework that enhances national security while ensuring the protection of civilians from both domestic security threats and potential military abuses.

Anthony Shaw presented an overview of the treatment of new religious movements (sometimes pejoratively referred to as 'cults') in post-war Japan. His presentation outlines the ways in which the post-war constitution has influenced their development and provides key cases comparing their treatment to that of more established religious traditions in Japan. 

Nick Yao delivered a presentation titled “Isn’t China Federal?” that challenged conventional views on China’s governance system. He examined the distinction between unitary and federal systems, noting that while most Chinese scholars categorize China's governance style as unitary, there are valid arguments for reconsidering this classification.