Christopher Arup

Christopher Arup is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Business Law and Taxation, Monash University. He holds expertise in Intellectual Property, International Trade Law, Regulatory Studies, and Socio-Legal Studies. His research spans vaccine patent laws, urban planning regulations, and labour law impacts on social security.

Education:

• PhD in Law and Legal Studies (WTO Knowledge Agreements) from Griffith University (2004)

Recent Research Focus:

Current projects include analyzing Australian urban planning laws for housing/transport goals, evaluating vaccine access frameworks during pandemics, and assessing labour law changes impacting employment security. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education, health, and sustainable cities.

Grants & Projects:

• ARC-funded research on carbon offsets regulation (2012–2016)
• Study on Australia's retail grocery sector regulation (2015–2018)
• Research on employment restraints of trade in Australia (2009–2011)

Professional Roles:

Past roles include heading law schools at La Trobe and Victoria Universities. He has held visiting positions at Chicago, Durham, and other global universities, and edited major journals like Law in Context. His editorial work includes the Cambridge Studies in Law and Society series.