About
John Chandler is a Professor at the UWA Law School, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on environmental law, energy law, and petroleum governance, with particular emphasis on intergenerational equity in resource management and sustainable legal frameworks for energy transitions. He has advised government inquiries on resource regulation and contributed to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to climate action and sustainable cities.
Education & Professional Background: Chandler holds a doctoral thesis on offshore petroleum and intergenerational equity. His academic career is complemented by extensive engagement with government bodies, including submissions to Senate inquiries on resources sector regulation (2019 and 2021).
Research Interests:
- Legal frameworks for offshore petroleum regulation
- Intergenerational equity in resource extraction policies
- Sustainable energy certification (e.g., hydrogen)
- Climate change adaptation in legal education curricula
Grants & Projects:
- Petroleum Resource Regulation and Policy in Australia (AMPLA-funded, 2016)
- Preliminary Information Gathering on Shale or Tight Gas Extraction (Australian government-funded, 2015)
Labs/Teams: Active within the UWA Law School’s research community, contributing to policy-oriented legal scholarship.
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