Humby on 'Life Course Theory and Romance'

 Dr Lauren Humby of the USQ School of Law and Justice has published a new paper titled 'Life Course Theory and Romance.'  The paper is a chapter in Sarah E Daly (ed), Theories of Crime Through Popular Culture (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020) 159-172.  Here is the publisher's summary of the book:

"This textbook brings criminology theories to life through a wide range of popular works in film, television and video games including 13 Reasons Why, Game of Thrones, The Office, and Super Mario Bros, from a variety of contributors. It serves as an engaging and creative introduction to both traditional and modern theories by applying them to more accessible, non-criminal justice settings.  It helps students to think more broadly like critical criminologists and to identify these theories in everyday life and
modern culture. It encourages them to continue their learning outside of the classroom and includes discussion questions following each chapter. The chapters use extracts from the original works and support the assertions with research and commentary. This textbook will help engage students in the basics of criminology theory from the outset."

Gray on 'COVID-19, Border Restrictions and Section 92 of the Australian Constitution'

 Professor Anthony Gray of the USQ School of Law and Justice has published a timely new article on COVID-19, Border Restrictions and Section 92 of the Australian Constitution  The paper appears in Volume 11 of The Western Australian Jurist.  Here is the abstract:

"This article considers the likelihood of a successful constitutional challenge to the Western Australian hard border restrictions. Section 92 of the Australian Constitution states that trade, commerce and intercourse among the states is to be absolutely free. Whilst the section is not interpreted literally, it is argued there is a strong case for the provisions to be held constitutionally invalid, though the High Court recently dismissed the challenge."

Gray on 'Free Speech and Secondary Boycott Activity in Australia'

Professor Anthony Gray of the USQ School of Law and Justice has published a new article titled Free Speech and Secondary Boycott Activity in Australia.  The article appears in Volume 48(5) of the Australian Business Law Review.  Here is the abstract:

"This article considers whether or not existing regulation of secondary boycott activity is consistent with the implied freedom of political communication in the Australian Constitution."