David Wishart

David Wishart is an Adjunct Professor at the Law School of La Trobe University. He holds a PhD from La Trobe University, following degrees including a B Com, LLB(Hons), and LLM. His expertise spans corporations law, corporate governance, competition policy, electronic evidence, citizenship law, and indigenous peoples' policy.

Research Focus: Professor Wishart's work bridges legal theory and practice, addressing topics like digital evidence, corporate culture regulation, and competition policy. His notable projects include analyzing Australia's National Competition Policy (1995-2005) and exploring legal frameworks for emerging technologies.

Collaborations: He has contributed to submissions on online safety legislation, aged care policy, and banking regulation, often collaborating with institutions like the Online Hate Prevention Institute and the John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research.

Publications: His books include Corporations Law Guidebook (OUP, 2008) and Company Law in Context (OUP, 1994). Recent articles focus on digital governance, corporate culture reform, and pandemic-era legal challenges.