Matthew Lister

Matthew Lister is an Associate Professor of Law at Bond University, specializing in normative aspects of immigration law, refugee protection, and international legal theory. His scholarship examines ethical frameworks for migration policies and legal protections for vulnerable populations.

Current research addresses LGBTQ+ asylum claims, family reunification policies, and climate displacement governance. He contributes to legal philosophy discourse through analyses of sovereignty, human rights, and distributive justice in migration contexts.