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Dr Justin Ellis is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Newcastle, affiliated with the School of Law and Justice. His research focuses on digital criminology, police accountability, LGBTQ+ rights, and the impact of technology on justice systems. Ellis holds a PhD, Masters, and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney. His work explores how digital media scrutiny influences police legitimacy, particularly through cases like the 2013 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras incident. He has published extensively in journals such as Current Issues in Criminal Justice and Crime, Media, Culture, and authored monographs like Policing Legitimacy (2021) and Representation, Resistance and the Digiqueer (2023). Ellis has secured over $215,000 in grants, including projects on LGBTQ+ safety and migrant worker exploitation. His research bridges academia and public policy, addressing algorithmic discrimination, hate crime, and social cohesion.
Ellis teaches courses on victimology, crime and power, and media criminology, emphasizing innovative pedagogy. He actively engages with media and public discourse through platforms like The Conversation, discussing topics such as drag queen storytime controversies and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. His interdisciplinary approach combines criminology with communication studies, law, and technology to advocate for marginalized communities.
