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Dr. Hugh Finn is a Lecturer in the Curtin Law School and a Research Fellow at Curtin University's Sustainability Policy Institute. His roles include teaching Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Environmental Law and Policy. He served as Director of Learning & Teaching for Curtin Law School (2019–2021) and was interim Director in 2024. Dr. Finn holds a PhD in Biological Sciences (Murdoch University, 2005), focusing on bottlenose dolphin conservation. He has worked as a wildlife biologist, conducting field research on marine mammals and black cockatoos. His research focuses on environmental law and policy, animal law, and climate change frameworks. He has contributed to legal reforms through parliamentary committee evidence and policy advocacy. Notable roles include chairing the Environmental Defender's Office of WA (2019–2020) and coordinating a citizen science project with Birdlife Australia. His work bridges legal, ecological, and policy domains, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions to environmental challenges.
Education:
- PhD in Biological Sciences (Murdoch University, 2005)
- LLB (Law)
- BA
Research Interests:
- Environmental Law and Policy
- Wildlife Conservation and Animal Welfare
- Climate Change Legal Frameworks
- Administrative and Constitutional Law
- Legal-Ecological Interactions
Publications Trends: Recent work focuses on legal pedagogy (student-partner approaches to assessment), climate policy advocacy, and wildlife conservation models. Earlier research emphasized marine mammal ecology and biodiversity management.
Grants & Awards: No specific grants or awards listed, but his work includes significant policy submissions and legal advocacy efforts.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at Curtin Law School, Curtin Sustainability Policy Institute, and external organizations like Birdlife Australia and the Environmental Defender's Office.
