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Dr. Elizabeth Shi is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law at RMIT University, Australia. Her research focuses on employment law, discrimination law, and gender equality, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable workers and supply chain labor practices. She leads the labor and supply chain theme at RMIT's Business and Human Rights Centre. Dr. Shi has published in top-tier journals such as the UNSW Law Journal and Adelaide Law Review, addressing issues ranging from sexual harassment in agriculture to legal frameworks for job security. She is also recognized for innovative teaching strategies, earning the RMIT University College of Business Teaching Award. Her industry experience includes roles as a solicitor and management consultant. Dr. Shi collaborates with trade unions and NGOs, contributing to policy submissions on gender equality and labor rights. Her work has been cited globally and featured in media outlets like The Age and ABC Radio.
Research Contributions: Dr. Shi’s work bridges legal theory and practice, with a focus on systemic reforms to protect workers. Her publications address gaps in sexual harassment law, the efficacy of reinstatement remedies in unfair dismissal cases, and the role of collective bargaining in job security. She also explores pedagogical innovations to enhance student engagement in online and law-specific teaching environments.
- Key Research Areas: Employment Discrimination, Gender Equality in Labor Markets, Supply Chain Human Rights, Legal Pedagogy
- Impact: Over 253,000 readers of her The Conversation articles by 2021, policy influence via submissions to Australian Human Rights Commission, and cited by leading international scholars.
Awards & Recognition:
- RMIT University College of Business Teaching Award
Teaching & Advising: Dr. Shi lectures in RMIT’s LLB, Master of Human Resources Management, and Master of Blockchain programs. She supervises research projects such as Modern Slavery and Gender in Australian Supply Chains, addressing intersectional labor challenges. Her teaching methods emphasize student belonging and active learning, published in journals like the Australasian Law Academics Association.
Labs & Collaborations: As theme lead at RMIT's Business and Human Rights Centre, she drives interdisciplinary projects on labor rights in global supply chains. Her work integrates legal, sociological, and business perspectives to address systemic inequities.
