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Dr Cassandra Byrnes is a Lecturer in the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at the University of Queensland, specializing in gender and sexuality histories with a focus on reproductive rights and control. Her research explores reproductive coercion, consent discourses, and bodily autonomy in Australia's recent past.
- Fields of Research: Gender History, Historical Studies, Reproductive Rights
- Qualifications: PhD in History, BA (Hons) and BA from UQ
Her current project examines reproductive coercion in Australia and its legal and social implications. Her publications span journals, books, and conference proceedings, analyzing topics such as abortion stigma, condom culture, and feminist historiographical methods. She has contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations including The Limits of Consent project.
Dr Byrnes supervises PhD students in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and serves as principal or associate advisor on topics like Queensland's political history and institutional child sexual abuse. She has received prestigious scholarships and fellowships, including the National Library of Australia Summer Scholar and Global Change Scholar awards.
