Discovering ways to protect freedom and national security through informed and effective regulation.
UQ Law School research aims to inform governments on legislation that not only safeguards national interests but also upholds democratic principles and civil rights.
Through collaboration with stakeholders including technology experts, defence and national security officials, and civil rights advocates, our research informs robust legislation that is adaptable to emerging challenges posed by various factors, such as autonomous weapons, cyber threats, terrorism, and misinformation.
Our comprehensive approach prioritises individual freedoms and collective safety, contributing to fair and just societies.
Rebecca's research interests focus on the separation of judicial power, the constitutional role and nature of courts, national security law and policy, and press freedom in security contexts.
Damian’s research focuses on the application of export control, arms trade and sanctions regimes relevant to the export and brokering of trusted autonomous military systems and associated technology. His broader research and teaching interests include international humanitarian law and domestic counter-terrorism law.
John’s research explores global developments in military justice to identify common trends and evaluate changes to the Australian system. His research has critically assessed the impact of the Senate review of military justice, constitutional challenges to the Australian Military Court and the legislation which imposes punishments on those convicted by it.
Rain's research focuses on the legal challenges associated with military applications of science and technology. His broader research and teaching interest include general international law, the law of armed conflict and human rights law.
Eve is co-editor of Ensuring Respect for International Humanitarian Law (Routledge, 2020) and she has published widely in the field of international humanitarian law. Eve has spent most of her career with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Eve is currently working in the International Humanitarian Law team with the Australian Red Cross, returning in late 2025 after having worked in this team for many years prior to 2016.
Tim's current research focuses on the legal challenges connected with the defence and security applications of science and technology, with a particular focus on the impact of autonomous systems. His broader research interests include the law of armed conflict and international criminal law.
Simon's current research focuses on the legal challenges connected with the defence and security applications of science and technology, with a particular focus on the impact of autonomous systems. His broader research and teaching interests include the law of armed conflict, international criminal law, and domestic criminal law.
Lauren’s current research focus is on the application of export control, arms trade and sanctions regimes relevant to the export and brokering of trusted autonomous military systems and associated technology. Her broader research and teaching interests include international criminal law, international humanitarian law and domestic counter-terrorism law.
Explore our featured projects, highlighting groundbreaking research and innovations in legal aspects of national security and defence.
Autonomy and Reciprocity: Ethical Perspectives in Human Neurosciences and Beyond
Programme on the Ethics and Law of Trusted Autonomous Systems
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