Olivia Rundle

Dr. Olivia Rundle is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Tasmania’s College of Arts, Law and Education. She specializes in family law, dispute resolution, and civil procedure. Since 2001, she has contributed to research, teaching, and community engagement, including roles as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Mediator. She reduced her workload to part-time in 2023 but continues teaching, research, and writing. Her leadership roles include Chair of the Board of Women’s Legal Service Tasmania (2020–2021) and President of the Australian Dispute Resolution Research Network (2016).

Education: PhD in Law (University of Tasmania, 2010), BA-LLB (2001), and GradCert in Legal Practice (1997), all from the University of Tasmania. Admitted to legal practice in 1998.

Research focuses on family law reform, ethical mediation practices, and gender equity. Recent work critiques legal frameworks affecting parenting payments and advocates for policies reducing financial abuse risks. She has authored books on mediation for lawyers and gender issues in law.

Teaching emphasizes practical skills in dispute resolution and civil procedure. She coordinates units blending theory and role-playing exercises to foster conflict management and collaboration. Supervised two doctoral students focusing on family law and legal support systems.

Her articles address judicial interpretations of de facto relationships, lawyer roles in mediation, and feminist legal reforms. Engages in service roles like Academic Career Advisory Group membership and Wellness Coordination in the Faculty of Law.