John Anderson

Professor John Anderson is a prominent academic and legal scholar at the University of Newcastle, affiliated with the Newcastle Law School in the Faculty of Business and Law. He holds a PhD (2003) and has served in various senior roles, including Interim Dean and Head of the Newcastle Law School. His research focuses on criminal justice system inequities, sentencing reform, restorative justice, arson law, and elder abuse. He has authored numerous books and articles, including Uniform Evidence Law: Text and Essential Cases and Criminal Law Perspectives: From Principles to Practice.

Teaching awards include the 2010 Australian Learning & Teaching Council’s Teaching Excellence Award. He leads interdisciplinary projects like ‘Newcastle as a Restorative City’ and collaborates with institutions like the Heath Behaviour Priority Research Centre. Key grants include an ARC Discovery Project on elder abuse screening (2019–2024). His recent work addresses sentencing during the pandemic, restorative justice outcomes, and legal challenges for offenders with dementia.

• Research Themes: Sentencing reform, restorative justice, elder abuse prevention, evidence law
• Citations: Over 100 publications, including 30+ journal articles
• Professional Roles: Deputy Head of Faculty (2019), Program Convenor for JD/GDLP (2013–2014)