Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins is an Associate Professor at ANU College of Law, where he chairs the Reconciliation Action Plan Committee. His research examines colonial legacies in criminal justice, therapeutic jurisprudence, and decarceration strategies for Indigenous Australians.

Research interests include:

• Therapeutic jurisprudence and compassionate justice frameworks
• Sentencing reforms for Indigenous communities
• Post-incarceration reintegration challenges
• Gender-based violence and legal defenses

Recent publications analyze compassion in sentencing, Indigenous experience reports in court proceedings, and employment barriers after prison. Fieldwork includes collaborative projects with Indigenous communities and correctional facilities.

Awards: Vice-Chancellor's citation for innovative teaching methodologies bridging legal theory and practice.

As Special Magistrate in the ACT Magistrates Court, integrates research into Galambany Circle Sentencing Court operations.