Simon Young

Simon Young is a Professor of Law and Justice at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and Deputy Director of the Centre for Heritage and Culture. He holds adjunct positions at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the University of Queensland (UQ). His expertise spans First Nations law and policy, native title, administrative law, and government accountability. With qualifications including a PhD from UWA, he has authored influential books and articles in these fields, earning prestigious awards such as the Robert Street Prize (2005) and a Fulbright Scholarship (2023).

Educations:

• AMusA AMEB
• BA (Queensland)
• LLB (Queensland)
• LLM (Queensland University of Technology)
• PhD (University of Western Australia)

Research Interests: Simon’s work focuses on Indigenous legal frameworks, comparative native title systems, and administrative law. He advocates for decolonizing legal education and integrating Indigenous perspectives into curricula. His research bridges theory and practice, influencing policy in Australia, Canada, and beyond.

Teaching & Supervision: He teaches courses in administrative law, government accountability, and native title. Supervision records include postgraduate students in law and justice fields.

Affiliations:

• Centre for Heritage and Culture (USQ)
• Adjunct Professor, UWA Law School
• External Fellow, UQ’s Centre for Public, International and Comparative Law
• Member, Australian Institute of Administrative Law