Christine Forster

Professor Christine Forster is a faculty member at the School of Law, Society & Criminology within the Faculty of Law at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She serves as Associate Dean International and has contributed extensively to gender equality, women's human rights, and reproductive rights through her academic work and legal reform advocacy.

Her research focuses on gender equality, reproductive rights, and legal ethics, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of law and gender in federal systems. She has authored influential books and reports for organizations like UNDP and UN Women, addressing legislative compliance with CEDAW and gender-based legal barriers.

Professor Forster's recent journal articles analyze abortion law reform in federal contexts, legal ethics in disciplining sexual misconduct by lawyers, and gender bias in damages assessments. Her work spans jurisdictions in Australia, New Zealand, India, and Pacific Island Countries, often integrating empirical legal analysis with human rights frameworks.