Matthew Raj

Matthew Raj is Assistant Professor at Bond University's Faculty of Law and founder of Bond Criminal Law Clinic. Specializing in criminal law and procedure, his research examines wage theft legislation, coercive control, and gambling advertising regulation.

Research explores:

• Criminalization frameworks for employment violations
• Sports/esports gambling advertising impacts
• Knife crime prevention strategies
• Stalking legislation reforms

Publications analyze regulatory challenges in emerging areas like esports gambling and wage theft prosecution. Recent submissions to parliamentary committees inform coercive control legislation.

As qualified mediator and Rural Fire Service volunteer, Raj bridges academic theory with community engagement. Developed innovative criminal law clinic providing practical student experience.