Justine Bell-James

Justine Bell-James Professor, TC Beirne School of Law, The University of Queensland

Justine Bell-James's recent articles

A long-overdue update to Australia’s broken environment laws

A long-overdue update to Australia’s broken environment laws

After years of delay, Australia will reform its broken environment laws. The deal brings real improvements, but key risks remain.

Can Murray Watt fix Australia’s broken nature laws? First stop, WA

Can Murray Watt fix Australia’s broken nature laws? First stop, WA

New federal Environment Minister Murray Watt is in Western Australia this week to reboot nature law reform. Reform stalled in the Senate last term, following stiff opposition from the state’s Labor government and mining sector.

From nuclear to nature laws, here’s where Ley stands on four energy and environment flashpoints

From nuclear to nature laws, here’s where Ley stands on four energy and environment flashpoints

Sussan Ley has been elected Liberal leader after defeating rival Angus Taylor in a party room vote on 13 May. Now the hard work of rebuilding the party can begin.