John Braithwaite

John Braithwaite is a Professor and founder of the Regulatory Institutions Network (RegNet) at the Australian National University (ANU), where he also previously led the School of Regulation & Global Governance. He holds a B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Queensland. His research focuses on responsive regulation, restorative justice, peacebuilding, and criminology, with a 35-year comparative project titled 'Peacebuilding Compared.'

Key areas of work include business regulation, war crimes, and the intersections of crime, climate, and international relations. Notable publications include Simple Solutions to Complex Catastrophes (2024) and Macrocriminology and Freedom (2022). He has collaborated on projects like 'Preventing Environmental Harm through Restorative Justice' and 'Cascades of Violence and Nonviolence.'

His work emphasizes institutional design to manage crises, promote peace, and address systemic injustices. Braithwaite’s theoretical contributions span regulatory theory, restorative practices, and global governance frameworks. He actively engages in policy discussions on child protection, tax regulation, and transitional justice.