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  • Launch of the Law, Health and Society Research Unit at Deakin University

    We’re pleased to announce the new Law, Health and Society Research Unit was officially launched at Deakin Downtown last week by esteemed guest speaker Mr Michael Gorton AM and LHS Director A/Prof. Neera Bhatia. Thanks to all who attended from Deakin University, industry, and the wider community. A special thank you to Deakin Law School Dean […]

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    Children’s Medical Tourism Workshop, Deakin Downtown

    ALERT ❗ ❗ ❗ I am running a two-day workshop exploring "Child Medical Tourism & Healthcare Globalisation" on 19-20th September at Deakin University from 10am-4pm at our City Campus. This workshop is free to attend and catered for and you get to hear from (or present) on thought-provoking and topical issues about children and healthcare. […]

  • Dr Penny Gleeson – Book Launch: The Regulations of Medical Products: Dope, Drugs and Devices’ (Routledge, 2025)

    The Law, Health and Society unit was thrilled to celebrate the launch of valued member Dr Penny Gleeson’s book. This important new work develops a theoretical framework for examining and assessing the regulatory arrangements for medical products. The book was formally launched by Professor Ingrid Winship AO (Chair in Adult Clinical Genetics, Melbourne Medical School), […]

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    Seminar presented by A/Prof Malcolm Smith (Griffith Law School) – Supporting Students with Complex Health Needs in the School Environment: Legal Duties, Obligations and Liabilities

    The level of support that may be available in the school setting for students with chronic health conditions, can vary considerably depending on the type of school and its location. The need for schools to support students with their health needs is paramount in ensuring that students reach their potential for learning. The complexity of […]

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    Inaugural Annual Lecture: Ethics of Polygenic Editing and Selection

    Deakin Downtown Tower2, Level 12, 727 Collins Street Melbourne, VIC 3008

    The Law, Health and Society research unit at Deakin Law School invites you to join us for this thought-provoking lecture presented by Professor Julian Savulescu on the topic of “Ethics of Polygenic Editing and Selection”. The lecture will delve into the growing role of polygenic scores—genetic indicators that offer probabilistic insights into complex conditions like diabetes, […]

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    Are we Ready for the Next Pandemic: Law, Human Rights and Epidemiology

    In early 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global health emergency and later a worldwide pandemic. By the end of 2021, more than 284 million cases had been reported across 100+ countries, with 5.5 million deaths. Australia’s response to the pandemic evolved over time and varied widely across states and territories. Measures like […]

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    The Public Health Crisis of Acute Heart Disease and Coronial Inquiries

    Deakin Downtown Tower2, Level 12, 727 Collins Street Melbourne, VIC 3008

    Deakin University’s Law Health and Society Research Unit is pleased to invite you to join us for a compelling public lecture exploring the overlooked public health crisis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Indigenous communities across Australia. Presented by Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC, this talk bridges clinical insight and legal […]

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    Inaugural Law, Health and Society Lunch Research Seminar Series

    Be part of the conversation that could shape the future of genetic intervention. -Converging Frontiers: Health Law, Ethics and the Future of Technology. Presentation title: An Ethical Imperative to Use Heritable Human Genome Editing for Fatal Monogenic Genetic Diseases Abstract: Heritable Human Genome Editing has created unprecedented prospects for the prevention of a myriad of genetic […]

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    Informed Consent to AI-assisted Interventions

    Discover how yesterday’s bioethics can solve tomorrow’s AI dilemmas Join us for an engaging presentation on the ethical and legal challenges shaping the future of medical AI. Explore informed consent, data privacy, and benefit sharing — and learn why the key to responsible innovation may lie in lessons we’ve already learned. Don’t miss this opportunity […]