Medicine, health and wellbeing

Promoting health and wellbeing for us all, by consideration of ethical, social and legal issues.

UQ Law researchers contribute to regulation and policy surrounding healthcare delivery, data privacy, and public health initiatives, to provide a comprehensive approach that carefully considers the ethical, social, and legal issues that arise. We provide advice to clinicians, health care providers and law makers. Our research aims to inform the development of holistic policies that improve health outcomes, enhance individual well-being and contribute to a healthier society.

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Explore our featured projects, highlighting groundbreaking research and innovations in legal aspects of Medicine, health and wellbeing.

Autonomy and Reciprocity: Ethical Perspectives in Human Neurosciences and Beyond

Australian Feminist Judgments Project: Jurisprudence as Praxis

Analysis of existing case law and the practices and approaches of feminist judges, and a collection of alternative feminist judgments in key Australian cases.

Criminalisation of poverty and homelessness in Australia: A national study

Collecting and analysing qualitative data from across Australia on the lived experience of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, regarding the impact of criminal laws and police powers concerned with presence in, and movement around public places. Focussing on the impact on women, children and Indigenous peoples

Community Justice Initiatives

Exploring the potential of a community court model in southeast Queensland to address the limitations of traditional courts, which often exacerbate disadvantage through monetary fines and imprisonment. Promoting community safety by using therapeutic jurisprudence, focusing on non-punitive sanctions and support services rather than criminal penalties.

Normalising Ability Diversity through Career Transitions:Disability at Work

This project aims to explore how higher education can better support people with disabilities in transitioning to work, addressing issues of economic exclusion and regulatory challenges. Expected outcomes include advances in scholarship, informed policy reform, and improved practices for the education and employment sectors.

We need to talk' : Genomics and disability

The "We Need to Talk" project at The University of Queensland aims to explore the implications of genomic technologies for people with disabilities by combining perspectives from individuals with disabilities, their families, and key stakeholders such as medical professionals and policymakers. The goal is to foster a shared discussion on these issues.