Academics in the News 2007
ABC Radio - Senior Lecturer, Dr Thomas Chiu, comments on China being the recipient of around 10 billion dollars in international development association (IDA) credits.
ABC Radio, Current Affairs, 20 December 2007, 1.59pm
"Law - The Verdict on the People who Shake up our Justice System" - UTS:LAW alumnus, Margaret Cunneen SC, is named 'protector' due to her dedication to justice as a crown prosecutor.
The Sydney Morning Herald, the(sydney)magazine, 13 December 2007, pg 88
"Sperm Donor Forced to Donate Child Support" - Associate Professor Geoff Monahan discusses the implications in the eyes of the law where a UK man was pursued for child support by a lesbian couple he donated sperm to.
Sunrise, Channel 7, 6 December 2007, 8.09am
"Disclosure Law may Spark Flight of Sperm Donors" - health and family law expert, Professor Jenni Millbank, critises NSW legislation that may force sperm donors to disclose the names of their family, saying it will further decrease sperm donations.
The Sydney Morning Herald, 3 December 2007, pg 5
"Corporate Reform Back in Spotlight" - Law Lecturer, Jason Harris, comments that the Government's plan to cut the Australian Securities and Investments Commission budget by $11 million will have implications on recuiting quality staff.
The Australian Financial Review, 30 November 2007, pg 59
Opinion: "The Contentious Role of Victim Impact Statements in Sentencing Homicide Offenders in NSW" - Senior Lecturer, Tracey Booth, discusses the appropriateness of taking into account victim impact statements in determining sentences, under current laws, in recognising harm to the victim and community and the position in other Australian jurisdictions.
The Law Society Journal, November 2007, pg 68
"Top Banking Lawyer for UTS" - UTS welcomes one of Australia's leading banking lawyers, John Stumbles, to the Faculty of Law. John is one of eight new appointments from 2008.
Lawyers Weekly, 26 October 2007, pg 16
"New Law Line-Up for UTS" - John Stumbles, partner at the Sydney office of Mallesons Stephen Jaques will take up a position with the UTS Faculty of Law from 2008.
Campus Review, 16 October 2007, pg 2
"On Pause: Online Music Stores Can't Get into the Groove" - research undertaken by PhD Law student, Alex Malik, revealed the availability of top 20 singles from major legal download sites were less than half. This has been improved since the findings were made in 2005.
The Age, 13 October 2007, pg 3
"The 25 Most Influential Gay & Lesbian Australians" - star line-up includes Professor Jenni Millbank, a renowned specialist in family law and the law relating to assisted reproductive technology.
Sydney Star Observer, 11 October 2007, pg 21
"Nation's Top Gays Named" - the inaugural Same Same 25 list, which included names like The Hon. Justice Michael Kirby and Greens leader Bob Brown, honoured UTS Professor Jenni Millbank.
Daily Telegraph, 10 October 2007, pg 23
Radio Adelaide - Senior Law Lecturer, Ian Dobinson, comments that ammendments to the NSW Evidence Act 1005 to allow children and victims of sexual assault give evidnce in narrative form rather than traditional question and answer is a positive step in light of community concern about the low rate of convictions.
Radio Adelaide, The Wire, 8 October 2007, 5.48pm
Radio National - Dr Thomas Chiu, UTS Senior Lecturer, comments on recent Chinese interest in East Timor over the coming decade, with particular notice of their booming oil and gas reserves.
Radio National (National Australia), Asia Pacific, 27 September 2007, 5.22am
4ZZZ - Tracey Booth, Senior Lecturer, argues that while research indicates victim impact statements are inaffective on sentencing, they are an important avenue for victims to voice their views.
4ZZZ Brisbane, Brisbane Line, 25 September 2007, 12.41pm
Radio Adelaide - Senior Law Lecturer, Tracey Booth, advocates for the inclusion of victim impact statements when sentencing for homicide cases by the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal.
Radio Adelaide (National Australia), The Wire, 24 September 2007, 5.49pm
Radio National - Senior Lecturer, Jennifer Burn, supports religious communities for their dedication toanti-slavery work.
Radio National (Sydney), Encounter, 23 September 2007, 7.48am
2CC - Dr Sally Varnham, UTS:LAW Senior Lecturer, comments on the ACT court case in relation to the birth of twins to a lesbian couple.
2CC (Canberra) - 9.00am News, 19 September 2007, 9.02am
SBS Ethnic Radio - Director of the UTS Anti-Slavery Project, Jennifer Burn, calls for changes to State and Federal Government policy to combat human trafficking issues.
SBS Ethnic Radio (National Australia), 5.00pm News, 16 August 2007, 5.04pm
ABC Wide Bay - Professor Sam Blay comments that long delays could be expected in the extradition of Dr Jayant Patel from the U.S.A.
ABC Wide Bay (Bundaberg), 6.30am News, 7 August 2007, 6.31am
A Current Affair - Associate Professor Anita Stuhmcke discusses the legal options of surrogracy for mothers-to-be with cystic fibrosis.
A Current Affair, Channel 9, 25 July 2007, 6.45pm
"Academy Aims to Reassert Values" - Professor David Barker is one of thirty-six prominent lawyers who have created a new 'think-tank' aimed at promoting ethics in legal education and advance the discipline of law.
The Australian, 13 July 2007, pg 38
Radio National - Law lecturer Joseph Azize comments on the incongruity of the missing staple legal technicality in the Janine Balding murder case.
Radio National (National Australia), Breakfast, 10 July 2007, 6.44am
"The Parent Trap" - Professor Jenni Millbank explains the intracacies of the legal status of lesbian co-mothers in child custody battles and the need for gender-neutral reform.
Law Society Journal, July 2007, pg 26
"Consent Orders Provide Some Security, But Known Donors' Status in Doubt" - Jenni Millbank urges the legal profession to promote consentual parenting order applications to the Family Court for lesbian co-parents in order to set out parental responsibilities.
Law Society Journal, July 2007, pg 28
"Same Sex Rights" - Professor Jenni Millbank, Professor in Law, comments on the imminent Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commisson report on the discrimination facing same sex couples.
ABC Radio National, The Law Report, 20 June 2007 (download)
Radio Adelaide - Law Lecturer, Dr Colin Hawes, discusses his research into the intersection of legal reform and Chinese culture.
Radio Adelaide (National Australia), The Wire, 19 June 2007, 5.49pm
"Gay and Lesbian Refugees" - Law Professor Jenni Millbank expresses her views on refugees seeking asylum on the basis of their sexuality.
ABC Radio National, The Law Report, 19 June 2007 ( download)
"US Copyright Laws Bear Down on Australians" - Law Lecturer, Bill Childs, explains that intellectual property violations in Australia will increase as a result of Australia's Free Trade Agreement with America.
Computerworld Australia, 18 June 2007, pg 8
"The Great Dissenter Prepares for his Final Judgement" - Associate Professor Patrick Keyzer comments on the legacy of High Court judge, Justice Michael Kirby, in light of his impending retirement.
The Australian Financial Review, 15 June 2007, pg 74
Radio Adelaide - Senior Lecturer, Penny Crofts, argues that prostititution as a profession remains controversial as local councils are making it difficult for brothels to get permits.
Radio Adelaide (National Australia), The Wire, 4 June 2007, 6.21pm
Opinion: "Time After Time" - Associate Professor Geoff Monahan discusses relationship breakdowns in the context of the late commencement of financial proceedings by courts.
Law Institute Journal, June 2007, pgs 42 - 46
"Tribunal Pays Compensation to Sex Trafficking Victim" - Jennifer Burn, Director of the UTS Community Law Centre, comments on the precedent being set and that the current trafficking visa scheme should be enhanced to allow visas to be available for trafficking and slavery victims to stay in or re-enter Australia while they pursue civil compensation claims.
ABC Online, 29 May 2007
"Correct Diagnosis Critical to Health" - Dr Yega Muthu, Law Lecturer, comments that the latest review of the NSW Mental Health Act will not prevent people incorrectly labelled as mentally ill from being incorrectly institutionalised.
Wentworth Courier, 23 May 2007, pg 5
Ambition: "Ghosh to LogicaCMG with Sense of Security" - part-time lecturer Ajoh Ghosh's promotion to security practice manager at LogicaCMG. Ghosh is a seasoned executive with more than fifteen years experience.
The Australian, IT Today, 22 May 2007, pg 32
"Until Two Legal Systems Do Us Part" - Islamic Law Lecturer, Jamila Hussain, explains that a qadi or circuit judge would give women an option if they wished to remarry under Islamic law.
The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 May 2007, pg 13
Comment: "Action Needed on Takeover Turbulence" - Lecturer in Law, Jason Harris, comments on the Takeover Panel's future in light of recent Federal Court decisions, including possible ammendments to the Corporations Act.
The Australian Financial Review, Legal Affairs, 4 May 2007, pg 72
Mornings with Kerri-Anne - Law Professor Jenni Millbank comments that defacto rights for same sex relationships could be done at the federal level.
Channel 9, Mornings with Kerrie-Anne, 27 April 2007, 10.24am
"James Hardie: Directors Under the Microscope" - Sir Gerard Brennan Research Chair, Professor Paul Redmond, discusses duty of care by the non-executive directors.
Company Director, Vol 23 No 03 April 2007, pg2 22-24
"Doubts Over Gag on 'Million-Dollar Story'" - Law Associate Lecturer, Geoff Holland, questions the media gag on David Hicks.
The Australian, 2 April 2007
6PR (Perth) Radio - Geoff Holland, UTS:LAW Associate Lecturer, discusses the conditions of David Hicks's plea bargain and the 12-month media gag.
6PR (Perth) Radio, Morning, 2 April 2007
SBS Ethnic Radio - Law Senior Lecturer, Jennifer Burn, argues that slavery is still prevalent in Australia today, with up to 1,000 women in slavery at one time.
SBS Ethnic Radio, World View, 23 March 2007
ABC NewsRadio - Associate Professor Patrick Keyzer comments that the WA Chief Justice's call for Court proceedings to be filmed and broadcast on community television is exciting.
ABC NewsRadio, Rolling News (AM), 23 March 2007
"Controlling Piracy Means Finding the Source" - PhD Law student, Alex Malik, comments on findings from his recent survey of 119 free-to-air TV programs.
The Australian, 22 March 2007, pg 15
ABC 702 - Senior Law Lecturer, Ian Dobinson, discusses the confusion around protection against double jeopardy.
ABC 702 Sydney, The World Today, 22 March 2007
"Business by Degrees" - Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning), Professor Philip Griffith, comments that law studies gives students a way of thinking and discipline.
The Sydney Morning Herald, 21 March 2007, pg 2 of Law Careers Fair supplement
"The Directors Tour of Duty" UTS:LAW Senior Lecturer, Karen Bubna-Litic, comments on what is role of the company and its dirctors in managing the business.
Environment Business Magazine, March 2007, pg 20
"TV Piracy" - UTS:LAW PhD student, Alex Malik, explains why more and more Australians are pirating their favourite shows.
The Fourth Estate, 12 March 2007 (direct download)
"Diplomat Servant's 'Unpaid Slavery'" - UTS Anti-Slavery Project director, Jennifer Burn, comments on the case involving a Bangladeshi man suing the United Arab Emirates for breach of contract.
Sun Herald, 11 March 2007, pg 13
Opinion: "Aboriginal Artists Become Victims of Their Success" - Alex Malik, currently finalising a PhD at UTS, comments on growths in counterfeits of aboriginal artwork that exclude artists from the high-value gallery market.
Canberra Times, 5 March 2007
Opinion: "ASIC Tests Director Safeguards" - Sir Gerard Brennan Research Chair, Professor Paul Redmond, argues that ASIC's civil suit against former non-executive directors of James Hardie does not extend liability.
The Australian Financial Review, 28 February 2007, pg 63
"TV Program Delays 'Turning Viewers into Pirates'" - UTS Law PhD student, Alex Malik, discusses research conducted that reveals delays in broadcasting overseas TV shows in Australia are accountable for increases in internet piracy programs.
The Sydney Morning Herald, "Tech" section, 21 February 2007
"Courses Give Graduates Plenty of Options" - Lecturer, Bill Childs, comments that there is a growing demand for lawyers.
The Australian Financial Review, 19 February 2007, pg 31
"Brothel Black Market Worth $500M: Report" - UTS Law academic, Penny Crofts, questions why unregulated sex businesses already in operation should reveal themselves by submitting an application, when once revealed, will be shut down by councils.
The Sydney Morning Herald, 14 February 2007
"Asian Legal Website Launched" - The Asian Legal Information Institute (AsianLII) launch in January 2007 will provide access to 102 databases from around 27 Asian countries. AsianLII was developed by the Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII), a joint effort between the UTS and UNSW Law Schools.
Manila Bulletin Online, 13 February 2007
"Apple Urges Music Companies to Drop Anti-Privacy Software" - UTS PhD student, Alex Malik, comments that removal of restrictions in anti-privacy software will mean consumers can switch between different music providers.
ABC, 9 February 2007
"Exploitation on the Rise in Australia" - Jennifer Burn, Senior Lecturer at the UTS Faculty of Law, discusses her work at the Anti-Slavery Project in eradicating trafficking and slavery in Australia.
Law Society Journal, February 2007, pg 27
"Out of the Shadows" - Director of the UTS Anit-Slavery Project, Jennifer Burn, defines the legal definition of slavery.
Law Society Journal, February 2007, pg 24
"The Complex World of Surrogacy" - Associate Professor Anita Stuhmcke explains that laws have not kept up with changes in technology with regards to IVF and surrogacy.
Sunday (Channel 9), 11 February 2007, cover story online
"Plans for Home Sex Businesses Opposed" - Senior Law Lecturer, Penny Crofts, critizes proposed changes in legislation that would create a new category of home business called sex business, suggesting it will undermine reforms made over the past decade.
Sun Herald, 28 January 2007, pg 25
"Increasing Calls for Reform of Federalism" - In light of a recent report by the Business Council of Australia, Associate Professor Patrick Keyzer comments that federalism will be a matter increasingly discussed this year.
Lawyers Weekly, 19 January 2007, pg 4
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