Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR)

Queensland University of Technology, School of Law, Faculty of Business and Law

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The Australian Centre for Health Law Research, established in 2012, is internationally recognised for its role in shaping the future of health law.

ACHLR's world class research supplies a robust platform of evidence to inform health law reform in Australia and internationally and create impactful resources to effectively educate and train professionals and individuals to improve knowledge and heath outcomes.

Our impact extends to laws, policy and practice at the intersection of health and law, with broad benefits to lawmakers, practitioners, individuals and the broader community.

In partnership with external stakeholders, including industry, government and consumers our vibrant, sustainable research environment attracts researchers at every career stage, and is a collaborative hub for international and interdisciplinary scholars.

Website
https://research.qut.edu.au/achlr/
Organisation type
  • University Research Centre
Number of research staff
20-100 research staff
Address
C Block, Gardens Point, Queensland University of Technology, George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Strengths and capabilities

  • Voluntary Assisted Dying
  • End of Life
  • Child maltreatment and child protection
  • Planning for Healthy Ageing
  • Rights, social justice and health
  • Public health and Technology law
  • Technology, AI, innovation and health
  • Children's health
  • Medical ethics
  • Capacity and decision making

Lead researchers

  • Distinguished Prof. Ben White–Leading research in end-of-life decision-making with a particular focus on voluntary assisted dying.
  • Distinguished Prof. Ben Mathews – Leading research in prevention, detection, and response to child abuse and neglect by legal and social systems.
  • Professor Tina Cockburn - Director, Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Leading research in patient safety and medical liability; and decision making.

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