Natalie Brown

Natalie Brown is a Lecturer at the UWA Law School, University of Western Australia. Her expertise spans Environmental Law, Mining Law, Water Law, Property Law, and Administrative Law, with a focus on groundwater rights in Pilbara iron ore mining contexts. She holds a PhD from UWA (2013–2018), following a first-class honours law degree (2011).

• Education:
• PhD in Law, UWA (2018)
• First-Class Honours in Law, UWA (2011)

Her research investigates regulatory frameworks for mining closure, water rights, and sustainable development. Recent work includes studies on Pilbara iron ore agreements and mine dewatering. Natalie has published 6 articles, including peer-reviewed contributions on legal pedagogy and mining law.

• Awards:
• UWA Guild Students Choice Teaching Award (2015)
• UWA Law School Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning Commendation (2021)
• UWA Law School Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (Early Career) (2022)

Natalie actively participates in academic conferences and consultancies, including roles at the Mine Closure Conference 2024 and CRC TiME Limited. She has engaged with media on issues like mining sovereignty and rental law reforms.