Law/Security/Intelligence
Law alumni fund new prizes to honour influential professors
Two new prizes were highlights at the 2016 Law School Prize Night, both funded by alumni in recognition of the role played by teachers in their journey from undergraduates to practicing lawyers. Dr MRLL Kelly Prize for Administrative Law Jack Oakley (BAF/LLB (Hons) ’15) announced the Dr MRLL Kelly Prize for Administrative Law in appreciation of the work and dedication of Dr Margaret Ke...
Under pressure
Australian government policy is increasingly coming under pressure from well-connected lobbyists. Are we headed for a US-style future? Dr Li Ji (PhD International Communications 2013) is a researcher at the Soft Power, Analysis and Resource Centre (SPARC) at Macquarie, where her research investigates the ethical use of ‘soft power’ in public diplomacy and governance, and how it is used ...
Heart of darkness
The dark net is the internet’s version of the Wild West, where organised crime is rampant and law enforcement holds running battles with cyber criminals. Macquarie researchers are leading the fightback. On Silk Road, an online marketplace on the Dark Net – drug buyers left ebay-style ratings on the service levels and product quality of their dealers, who advertised organic can...
Intelligence and security studies alumna secures top consulting job
Macquarie’s Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism with the Master of International Security Studies alumna, Sarah Iannantuono recently completed her double degree and has embarked on an exciting career with KPMG. She has secured a role at KPMG is as a consultant in the Forensic Department where she undertakes a range of duties from active investigations to digital foren...
Gillian Triggs makes strong case for social justice at Tony Blackshield lecture
“What are the safeguards on democratic liberties if Parliament itself is complicit in expanding executive power to the detriment of the judiciary and ultimately of all Australian citizens?” asked Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs in her keynote address at the recent Tony Blackshield lecture. The event, which was attended by more than 130 alumni, recognised the legal education legacy of ...
Alumna wins prestigious Stanner Award for Indigenous water rights research
Dr Virginia Marshall, the first Indigenous woman to receive a PhD from the Macquarie Law School, has received the Stanner Award for her thesis on Aboriginal water rights. The manuscript was the unanimous winner in the competition, which was open to all aspiring Indigenous authors of academic works. Through her research, Virginia is aiming to foster a deeper understanding of Aboriginal ...