Rachel Baird

Dr. Rachel Baird is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Tasmania. Her expertise spans environmental law, corporate governance, and sustainability, with a focus on integrating ESG principles into business operations and corporate disclosures. She previously held academic roles at UQ and USQ, worked in private practice, Defence, and corporate sectors, and ran a governance consultancy.

• Qualifications: PhD (University of Melbourne, 2006), LLM (QUT, 1997), LLB (UQ, 1989), BA (UQ, 1992), Master of Leadership (Deakin, 2022)

Research interests include Antarctic governance, corporate sustainability reporting, non-profit governance, and the application of ESG frameworks. Her work combines legal, economic, and environmental perspectives, addressing challenges like climate change and marine conservation.

Recent publications emphasize Antarctic ecosystem valuation and governance, with interdisciplinary collaborations across law, policy, and environmental science. She supervises doctoral research on Antarctic Treaty inspections and corporate environmental disclosure regimes.

Professional memberships include GAICD and FGIA, reflecting her expertise in corporate governance and directorship.