Joe Fardin

Joe Fardin is an Honorary Research Fellow at the UWA Law School, specializing in mining law, Indigenous land rights, and regulatory frameworks. He holds a PhD and advanced degrees in Law and Anthropology. His research focuses on the intersection of mining laws, Indigenous rights, and regulatory policies, with a particular emphasis on tripartite dynamics between industry, government, and Indigenous communities. He advises clients globally across NGOs, IGOs, and law firms. As Associate Director of UWA's Centre for Mining, Energy and Natural Resources Law, he contributes to academic and policy initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)
• Master of Laws (Distinction), University of Dundee

Research Interests: Mining law, native title, customary law, regulatory systems, and sustainable resource governance. He explores FPIC principles, benefits management structures, and legal frameworks for Indigenous participation in mining sectors.

Grants & Projects:

• Customary Law & Mining in Australia/Ghana (2014-2015)
• Indigenous Benefits Management Structures Review (2016-2018)
• Shale Gas Regulatory Review (2015)

Labs/Teams: Leads research at the Centre for Mining, Energy and Natural Resources Law, fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers.