Andrew Hemming

Andrew Hemming is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Law and Justice, specializing in criminal law and evidence. With extensive experience in both government (Victorian Government, Northern Territory Power and Water Corporation) and academia since 2007, he maintains active engagement in legal scholarship and public discourse.

His educational background includes:

• BA from Trinity College, Dublin
• GCertEd from Hull
• LLB(Hons) from Charles Darwin University
• MA from Trinity College, Dublin
• MSc from Salford
• MUrbanPlan from Melbourne
• PhD from Charles Darwin University

Hemming's research focuses on criminal law frameworks, particularly examining modern challenges to gun control legislation. His recent work analyzes the emergence of 3D-printed firearms and legislative gaps across Australian jurisdictions. His scholarship demonstrates particular expertise in evidence law and public policy implementation, as evidenced by his book 'Did They Do It? Six Notorious Australian Murder Trials' and contemporary analysis of firearm regulation.

His recent publication on 3D-printed firearms reveals critical trends in technology-law interface research, highlighting inconsistent legislative approaches to digital blueprints and untraceable weapons manufacturing. This work positions him at the forefront of legal scholarship addressing technological disruptions to traditional regulatory frameworks.

Hemming actively engages in research supervision within Law and Public Law domains (FoR codes 180199, 480799, 48000), though specific grant details or advising relationships aren't documented in available materials. His professional activities include media commentary, speaking engagements, and research collaboration focused on criminal justice reform.