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Research paper thumbnail of Artificial Fairness: Administrative Law in the Automated Decision-Making Era

This undergraduate work of mine analyses the impact that the outsourcing of governmental decision... more This undergraduate work of mine analyses the impact that the outsourcing of governmental decision-making to automated systems has had upon procedural fairness, as well as the associated review mechanisms. The analysis considers the composite hearing and bias rules, noting that automated decision-makers are unable to adequately satisfy either thresholds. The paper then argues the factors which preclude effective control of such breaches through either judicial or merits review.

Received 98%

Research paper thumbnail of Radicalisation in Australia: Effective Countermeasures

This undergraduate work of mine explores the role of radicalisation in fostering violent extremis... more This undergraduate work of mine explores the role of radicalisation in fostering violent extremism in the Australian context. The essay explores the individual and societal pre-conditions necessary for the radicalisation process, as well as situational factors that make the process possible (e.g. the Internet). The work criticises the current counter-radicalisation model in Australia, particularly its emphasis on detainment, and suggests cooperation and communication should be the primary mechanism.

Received 80%

Research paper thumbnail of Unreliable Evidence and Section 165

This undergraduate work of mine explores the nature and application of warnings under s 165 of th... more This undergraduate work of mine explores the nature and application of warnings under s 165 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) for evidence which may be unreliable. The essay includes a comprehensive summary of the provision, as well as its underlying rationale and the ways in which it departs from the previous common law regime, as well as an analysis of the provision in the case of R v Stewart. The essay concludes that the warnings under s 165 are competent in meeting the aims of the law of evidence.

Received 87%

Research paper thumbnail of The Legacy of Ford v Wiley: Are Sow Farrowing Crates Proportionate?

This undergraduate work of mine applies the proportionality analysis, developed by the House of L... more This undergraduate work of mine applies the proportionality analysis, developed by the House of Lords in Ford v Wiley, to the modern practice of confining sows to farrowing crates during their weaning periods. The essay includes a comprehensive overview of modern farrowing crate practice, in both Australia and comparable countries, and applies the legitimacy of purpose and means test to this. The essay concludes that the current Model Code of Practice governing this area in Australia is not fit for purpose and should implement the new standards in both New Zealand and the European Union, as well as consider new industry innovations to improve animal welfare.

Received 87%

Research paper thumbnail of The Crimes of Nations: Analysing State and Individual Responsibility in Genocide and and Aggression

This undergraduate work of mine explores the difficulties associated with the relationships of St... more This undergraduate work of mine explores the difficulties associated with the relationships of State and Individual Responsibilities. The essay includes a cogent analysis of the international crimes of both aggression and genocide, including an examination of the elements composing the latter. The essay concludes by suggesting that there be an alternative model premised on an 'international responsibility' ideal.

Received 76%

Research paper thumbnail of Procedural Fairness, Bail and COVID-19

This undergraduate work of mine explores the effect of COVID-19 upon procedural fairness in the c... more This undergraduate work of mine explores the effect of COVID-19 upon procedural fairness in the criminal trial system in the context of s 18(1)(h) of the Bail Act 2013 (NSW). The analysis concludes that the judicial interpretation of s 18(1)(h) has been altered, with a new emphasis on undue delay and additional onerousness and hardship in remand.

Received 83%

Research paper thumbnail of Doctrine of Informed Consent Research Essay

Informed Consent in the Australian Common Law, 2020

An undergraduate paper of mine exploring the controversies surrounding the application of the doc... more An undergraduate paper of mine exploring the controversies surrounding the application of the doctrine of informed consent under Australian common law. The paper includes a unique discussion on the application of informed consent in a sporting context.

Received 90%

Research paper thumbnail of Constitutionality of the 1975 Dismissal

This undergraduate essay of mine explores whether the 1975 Dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whit... more This undergraduate essay of mine explores whether the 1975 Dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam by the Governor-General Sir John Kerr was constitutionally valid. The essay considers the extent of the reserve powers of the Governor-General, the underlying constitutional principles of responsible government and federalism, and existing High Court jurisprudence.

Received 87%

Research paper thumbnail of Tears of Artemis: The Crimes of Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great is known to the Zoroastrian people as Alexander ‘the Accursed’. Was this nome... more Alexander the Great is known to the Zoroastrian people as Alexander ‘the Accursed’. Was this nomenclature deserved? This undergraduate essay explores whether Alexander could be considered a war criminal, analysis being down through a contextual and a modern lens.

Received 95%

Research paper thumbnail of Separability Thesis: Fuller and Rabdruch

This is an undergraduate work of mine for a unit on jurisprudence. This essay explores the separa... more This is an undergraduate work of mine for a unit on jurisprudence. This essay explores the separability thesis in the context of Natural Law objections. To frame the debate, objections are taken from Gustav Radbruch and Lon Fuller. The essay concludes that Fuller’s procedural natural justice theory poses a viable alternative to the separability thesis.

Received 86%

Research paper thumbnail of The Hagiographic Traditions of Late Antiquity

This undergraduate work of mine provides an overview on the historical genre of hagiography. The ... more This undergraduate work of mine provides an overview on the historical genre of hagiography. The paper examines hagiographic texts in the Western and Eastern traditions, as well as its usage in successor states such as Ethiopia and Anglo-Saxon England.

Received 95%

Research paper thumbnail of Artificial Fairness: Administrative Law in the Automated Decision-Making Era

This undergraduate work of mine analyses the impact that the outsourcing of governmental decision... more This undergraduate work of mine analyses the impact that the outsourcing of governmental decision-making to automated systems has had upon procedural fairness, as well as the associated review mechanisms. The analysis considers the composite hearing and bias rules, noting that automated decision-makers are unable to adequately satisfy either thresholds. The paper then argues the factors which preclude effective control of such breaches through either judicial or merits review.

Received 98%

Research paper thumbnail of Radicalisation in Australia: Effective Countermeasures

This undergraduate work of mine explores the role of radicalisation in fostering violent extremis... more This undergraduate work of mine explores the role of radicalisation in fostering violent extremism in the Australian context. The essay explores the individual and societal pre-conditions necessary for the radicalisation process, as well as situational factors that make the process possible (e.g. the Internet). The work criticises the current counter-radicalisation model in Australia, particularly its emphasis on detainment, and suggests cooperation and communication should be the primary mechanism.

Received 80%

Research paper thumbnail of Unreliable Evidence and Section 165

This undergraduate work of mine explores the nature and application of warnings under s 165 of th... more This undergraduate work of mine explores the nature and application of warnings under s 165 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) for evidence which may be unreliable. The essay includes a comprehensive summary of the provision, as well as its underlying rationale and the ways in which it departs from the previous common law regime, as well as an analysis of the provision in the case of R v Stewart. The essay concludes that the warnings under s 165 are competent in meeting the aims of the law of evidence.

Received 87%

Research paper thumbnail of The Legacy of Ford v Wiley: Are Sow Farrowing Crates Proportionate?

This undergraduate work of mine applies the proportionality analysis, developed by the House of L... more This undergraduate work of mine applies the proportionality analysis, developed by the House of Lords in Ford v Wiley, to the modern practice of confining sows to farrowing crates during their weaning periods. The essay includes a comprehensive overview of modern farrowing crate practice, in both Australia and comparable countries, and applies the legitimacy of purpose and means test to this. The essay concludes that the current Model Code of Practice governing this area in Australia is not fit for purpose and should implement the new standards in both New Zealand and the European Union, as well as consider new industry innovations to improve animal welfare.

Received 87%

Research paper thumbnail of The Crimes of Nations: Analysing State and Individual Responsibility in Genocide and and Aggression

This undergraduate work of mine explores the difficulties associated with the relationships of St... more This undergraduate work of mine explores the difficulties associated with the relationships of State and Individual Responsibilities. The essay includes a cogent analysis of the international crimes of both aggression and genocide, including an examination of the elements composing the latter. The essay concludes by suggesting that there be an alternative model premised on an 'international responsibility' ideal.

Received 76%

Research paper thumbnail of Procedural Fairness, Bail and COVID-19

This undergraduate work of mine explores the effect of COVID-19 upon procedural fairness in the c... more This undergraduate work of mine explores the effect of COVID-19 upon procedural fairness in the criminal trial system in the context of s 18(1)(h) of the Bail Act 2013 (NSW). The analysis concludes that the judicial interpretation of s 18(1)(h) has been altered, with a new emphasis on undue delay and additional onerousness and hardship in remand.

Received 83%

Research paper thumbnail of Doctrine of Informed Consent Research Essay

Informed Consent in the Australian Common Law, 2020

An undergraduate paper of mine exploring the controversies surrounding the application of the doc... more An undergraduate paper of mine exploring the controversies surrounding the application of the doctrine of informed consent under Australian common law. The paper includes a unique discussion on the application of informed consent in a sporting context.

Received 90%

Research paper thumbnail of Constitutionality of the 1975 Dismissal

This undergraduate essay of mine explores whether the 1975 Dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whit... more This undergraduate essay of mine explores whether the 1975 Dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam by the Governor-General Sir John Kerr was constitutionally valid. The essay considers the extent of the reserve powers of the Governor-General, the underlying constitutional principles of responsible government and federalism, and existing High Court jurisprudence.

Received 87%

Research paper thumbnail of Tears of Artemis: The Crimes of Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great is known to the Zoroastrian people as Alexander ‘the Accursed’. Was this nome... more Alexander the Great is known to the Zoroastrian people as Alexander ‘the Accursed’. Was this nomenclature deserved? This undergraduate essay explores whether Alexander could be considered a war criminal, analysis being down through a contextual and a modern lens.

Received 95%

Research paper thumbnail of Separability Thesis: Fuller and Rabdruch

This is an undergraduate work of mine for a unit on jurisprudence. This essay explores the separa... more This is an undergraduate work of mine for a unit on jurisprudence. This essay explores the separability thesis in the context of Natural Law objections. To frame the debate, objections are taken from Gustav Radbruch and Lon Fuller. The essay concludes that Fuller’s procedural natural justice theory poses a viable alternative to the separability thesis.

Received 86%

Research paper thumbnail of The Hagiographic Traditions of Late Antiquity

This undergraduate work of mine provides an overview on the historical genre of hagiography. The ... more This undergraduate work of mine provides an overview on the historical genre of hagiography. The paper examines hagiographic texts in the Western and Eastern traditions, as well as its usage in successor states such as Ethiopia and Anglo-Saxon England.

Received 95%