Belinda Carpenter

Belinda Carpenter is a Professor at the School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology. Her work focuses on coronial practices, suicide determination, Indigenous legal issues, therapeutic jurisprudence, and intersections of law, gender, and social justice. She has collaborated extensively with scholars like Gordon Tait, Stephanie Jowett, and Rebecca Scott Bray.

Her research examines how legal systems handle suicide findings, particularly for Indigenous Australians, and critiques colonial narratives in coronial decision-making. She has contributed to understanding the emotional and cultural challenges in death investigations and the role of coroners in public health and governance.

Recent articles analyze feedback loops in suicide determinations, legal ethics in coronial processes, and the historical implications of suicide classification. She has also edited volumes on justice and societal equity.