Human rights and social justice and discrimination

International Human Rights with particular reference to Eastern Europe and Australia. Human security and specific human security issues and Australian refugee policy in relation to Human Rights.

Faculty Research Focus

  • The history of human rights and modern mobility
  • Peace, security and strategic studies
  • Social justice in Indigenous Australia

Current Projects

  • The global opponents of universal human rights, 1946-2006
  • An international history of Australian democracy: the impact of Australian innovation overseas and of international human rights in Australia

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Research Interests

We will consider any research topic that interests potential PhD students; however, students will benefit from researching in areas that align with our strengths. Please contact us to discuss your PhD topic.

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