Kristian Boehringer

Kristian Boehringer is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Learning Facilitator in the School of Business and Hospitality at Torrens University Australia. He holds a PhD from Western Sydney University School of Law (2022) and has been teaching law and business subjects at the tertiary level since 2009, with a focus on business law for non-law students, environmental law, and the legal power to launch war in Australia.

Education:

• PhD in Laws, Western Sydney University, 2022
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law and Business, 2016
• Master of Laws, University of Sydney, 2012
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Sydney, 2007
• Bachelor of Arts, Macquarie University, 2000

His research centers on legal authority in military decisions, legal education, and regulatory frameworks in higher education. He co-authored the 2018 book The Legal Power to Launch War: Who Decides? which explores constitutional and democratic accountability in military engagements. His work also addresses threats to legal professionals and restorative practices in professional settings.

The trend across his publications shows a strong interdisciplinary engagement with law, governance, education policy, and ethics. His research spans constitutional law, legal education, accreditation systems, and human rights, with a geographic focus on Australia and New Zealand. He has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, often in collaboration with other legal scholars.

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Kristian is actively involved in academic mentoring and is currently accepting PhD students. While specific grants are not mentioned, his research activity spans over 15 years with sustained contributions in legal scholarship and higher education policy. His work on accreditation and legal power reflects engagement with institutional and governmental regulatory frameworks.

He has been involved in academic quality assurance (2011–2013) and contributes to discourse on legal education and professional ethics. Though no formal lab or research center is mentioned, his collaborative publications suggest active participation in academic networks focused on legal reform, education standards, and restorative justice.