Kylie Burns

Professor Kylie Burns is a Professor and Deputy Head of School (Research) at Griffith Law School, Griffith University, and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law. Her academic career builds on prior professional experience as a solicitor in insurance litigation with Feez Ruthning (now Allens Linklaters).

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Queensland
• Doctor of Philosophy from Griffith University (2012)
• Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland
• Masters of Law from QUT, Australia

Professor Burns' research focuses on personal injury law, accident compensation systems, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), judicial reasoning and cognition, and judicial psychological stress. Her work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical applications in disability rights, aged care, and judicial well-being. She has made significant contributions to tort law through her co-authorship of the leading Australian torts textbook and numerous scholarly publications examining the intersection of law with social policy. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on NDIS implementation, judicial psychological health, and tort law applications in disability contexts, addressing critical gaps in legal protection for vulnerable populations.

Professor Burns has received significant recognition for her teaching excellence, including a National Citation from the Office for Learning and Teaching and being named the 2020-21 Griffith Vice Chancellor's Educational Leader of the Year. Her commitment to student engagement is evident through her active supervision of doctoral and masters students.

Her current research is supported by multiple grants, including two ARC Discovery Projects on the NDIS and Judicial Well-Being, as well as funding from the Motor Accident Insurance Commission, RACQ, and other organizations. She maintains active professional affiliations as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law, Member of the Law Futures Centre, Member of Disability & Rehabilitation, and Member of The Hopkins Centre.