UNSW Law Journal

23/07/2026

On Monday we celebrated the launch of Issue 49(2) of the UNSW Law Journal!

We were honoured to be joined by Tom Blackburn SC, who delivered the keynote address on the thematic topic ‘Privacy, Reputation and Freedom of Expression’. Our thanks go to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer for hosting the event.

Congratulation to Issue Editor, Dean Cheong Foo, our contributing authors and our Editorial Board Members for their efforts in producing this Issue.

The articles are available on our webpage.

All the photos from the launch are now available on our page.

23/07/2026

08/07/2026

The UNSW Law Journal is currently recruiting new General Members to the Editorial Board! If you are a current UNSW Law Student with an eye for detail and a passion in legal scholarship, we would love to have you join our community.

For more information, please visit: https://www.unsw.edu.au/research/unswlawjournal/editorial-board/recruitment-to-the-editorial-board

Applications close Monday, 17 August 2026 at 11:59pm. Should you have any questions, please contact the Executive Committee via email ([email protected]).

28/06/2026

The University of New South Wales Law Journal is pleased to announce the launch of Issue 49(2) on 20 July 2026 at the Sydney Office of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, one of the Journal’s premier sponsors.

The keynote address will be delivered by Tom Blackburn SC on the theme ‘Privacy, Reputation and Freedom of Expression’.

Please RSVP via the Eventbrite link in our bio by 5pm on Monday, 13 July 2026.

15/06/2026

New to the Forum: Brandon D Stewart and Lucas Clover Alcolea delve into Farm Transparency International Ltd v The Game Meats Company of Australia Pty Ltd, a fascinating case that not only involves complex questions of tort, equity law, and remedies, but serves as an entry point into the age-old contest between legal certainty and individual justice.
Read the full article here: https://www.unsw.edu.au/research/unswlawjournal/the-forum

23/04/2026

Last night we celebrated the launch of Issue 49(1) of the UNSW Law Journal!

We were delighted to have the Honourable Justice Craig Lenehan of the Federal Court of Australia deliver the keynote address on the theme ‘The Day After: Developing the Law following Landmark Events’. Our thanks go to Corrs Chambers Westgarth for hosting the event.

Congratulation to Issue Editor, Grace Leow, our contributing authors and our Editorial Board Members for their efforts in producing this Issue.

We would also like to specially thank Professor Rosalind Dixon, who is concluding her tenure as Faculty Advisor. The Journal is incredibly grateful for her many years of expertise and support and wishes her all the best.

The articles are available on our webpage.

All the photos from the launch are now available on our page.

19/04/2026

We are delighted to introduce the Executive Committee for 2026. The Executive Committee is responsible for overseeing the strategic, financial, and administrative affairs of the Journal, as well as the publication of the wonderful Volume 49!

Back row: Sruthi Sivakumar (Issue 49(3) Editor), Dean Cheong Foo (Issue 49(2) Editor), Rowan Gray (Executive Editor), and Christine Ruff (Digital Editor).

Front row: Grace Leow (Issue 49(1) Editor), Victoria Hong (Issue 49(4) Editor), and Lucy Crawford (Forum Editor).