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Dr Laura Griffin is a Senior Lecturer in Law at La Trobe University, specializing in police accountability, civil liability, and Indigenous rights. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne (2011) and additional qualifications in law, sustainable development, and theology. Her research critically examines colonial legal frameworks, particularly their impacts on Indigenous populations and marginalized communities. She has contributed to policy reforms around police oversight mechanisms and treaty negotiations in Victoria, Australia. Laura teaches 'Indigenous Peoples and the Law' and 'Legal Practice and Conduct', emphasizing decolonization and inclusive education. She coordinates La Trobe’s Indigenous Strategy, fostering partnerships with Indigenous-controlled organizations and enhancing cultural safety in legal education. Her work has been recognized through multiple teaching awards at both institutional and faculty levels.
Key research themes include civil liability for systemic harms (e.g., police misconduct, stolen wages), feminist postcolonial analyses of legal systems, and treaty-related accountability. She collaborates with community legal centers and has published widely in law journals such as the University of New South Wales Law Journal and Alternative Law Journal. Recent projects address Victoria’s treaty processes and reparations for historical injustices like the Indigenous stolen wages scandal. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges legal scholarship with theology and sociology, particularly in reinterpreting biblical texts through postcolonial lenses.
Laura’s teaching philosophy prioritizes student-centered learning and transformative pedagogy. She has developed courses integrating Indigenous perspectives into legal curricula and advocates for decolonizing educational practices. Her publications reflect a commitment to both doctrinal analysis and conceptual frameworks challenging colonial legacies. Awards include university-level recognition for her innovative approaches to legal education and community engagement.
